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for small charities

Experience live crowdfunding
for small charities

OUR NEXT EVENT

FESTIVE CONNECTOR

Wednesday 2nd December
KINDLY HOSTED BY
Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth
OUR NEXT EVENT

FESTIVE CONNECTOR

Wednesday 2nd December
KINDLY HOSTED BY
Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth

NEXT EVENT

FESTIVE CONNECTOR

Wednesday 2nd December
HOSTED BY
Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth

SMALL CHARITIES

SMALL CHARITIES

BIG IMPACT

SMALL CHARITIES

BIG IMPACT

The Funding Network brings together individuals, families and organisations who want their giving to have greater impact.

Whether you're taking your first steps into philanthropy or looking for new ways to give, you'll hear directly from small charities tackling urgent social issues and discover how your giving can achieve more when combined with the support of others.

Join us at an event and experience philanthropy in action.

LIVE CROWDFUNDING

WHAT TO EXPECT

From the moment you arrive, you’ll be part of an evening filled with connection, inspiring stories and collective generosity. Here’s a glimpse of what to expect at a TFN event.

Watch this film made in 2016 and narrated by
our Patron Jon Snow, to see us in action.

  • Guests arriving at the Summer Connector, June 2023

    Guests arrive

    20 June 2023

    Summer Connector

    ⠀

  • Siwan Davies, TFN Trustee, welcoming guests at the New Year Connector, February 2026

    A warm welcome

    12 February 2026

    New Year Connector

    Siwan Davies, TFN Trustee

  • Members catching up at the Members' Celebration Event, October 2025

    Catching up with friends

    6 October 2025

    Members' Celebration Event

    ⠀

  • Guests meeting for the first time at the Summer Connector, June 2024

    Making new ones

    26 June 2024

    Summer Connector

    ⠀

  • Drinks and food for guests at the Spring Connector, hosted by Janus Henderson Investors, May 2024

    Generous hospitality

    1 May 2024

    Spring Connector

    Janus Henderson Investors

  • Guests at Connector Plus in the McKay Williamson Gallery at The OWO, March 2026

    Inspiring spaces

    26 March 2026

    Connector Plus

    McKay Williamson Gallery at The OWO

  • Faron Paul, founder of Fazamnesty, in conversation with Nigel Wildish at the New Year Connector, February 2026

    Real conversations

    12 February 2026

    New Year Connector

    Faron Paul, Founder Fazamnesty and Nigel Wildish

  • Jim Cumpson, CEO of Boys in Mind, pitching at the Festive Connector, December 2023

    Powerful pitches

    4 December 2023

    Festive Connector

    Jim Cumpson, CEO of Boys in Mind

  • Guests moved by a charity's story at the Summer Connector, July 2025

    Stories of impact

    2 July 2025

    Summer Connector

    ⠀

  • A charity's £10,000 funding target on screen during a pitch at the New Year Connector, February 2026

    Clear funding targets

    12 February 2026

    New Year Connector

    ⠀

  • Michael Maynard of TFN hosting the pledging at the Summer Connector, June 2023

    Expert hosting

    20 June 2023

    Summer Connector

    Michael Maynard, TFN

  • Guests raising their hands to pledge at the Summer Connector, June 2024

    Giving together

    26 June 2024

    Summer Connector

    ⠀

  • Lynn, Katerina and Esther celebrating a funding target reached at the Festive Connector, December 2025

    Targets achieved

    3 December 2025

    Festive Connector

    Lynn, Katerina and Esther

  • Guests celebrating after the pledging at the Spring Connector, May 2023

    Celebrating success

    17 May 2023

    Spring Connector

    ⠀

FIND AN EVENT

UPCOMING EVENTS

OUR IMPACT

£22m+

RAISED

2000+

SMALL CHARITIES FUNDED

550+

COLLECTIVE GIVING EVENTS

7000+

CONNECTIONS FACILITATED

31+

COUNTRY PARTNERS

City for LGBT+ (Partner Event), 17 October 2023

City for LGBT+ Thunding Network Partner Event
Statics images

£22m+

RAISED

2000+

SMALL CHARITIES FUNDED

550+

COLLECTIVE GIVING EVENTS

7000+

CONNECTIONS FACILITATED

31+

COUNTRY PARTNERS

City for LGBT+ (Partner Event), 17 October 2023

City for LGBT+ Thunding Network Partner Event

£22m+

RAISED

2000+

SMALL CHARITIES FUNDED

550+

COLLECTIVE GIVING EVENTS

7000+

CONNECTIONS FACILITATED

31+

COUNTRY PARTNERS

City for LGBT+ (Partner Event), 17 October 2023

City for LGBT+ Thunding Network Partner Event

Since our first event
in London in 2002

The Funding Network has brought thousands of people together to support grassroots charities tackling some of the toughest social challenges in the UK, while helping non-profit organisations in 31+ countries adopt the TFN model in their own communities.

Together, we’ve helped mobilise more than £22 million at more than 550 collective giving events.

But TFN is about more than money.

Thoughtful conversations at events become long-term supporters, volunteers and advocates. Charities build confidence, visibility and stronger networks.

And beyond the events, TFN is helping shape a more collective and accessible culture of giving – building stronger, more connected communities through everyday philanthropy.

  • Family Volunteering Club presenting at a TFN Connector

    Maddy Mills

    Family Volunteering Club

    Such an innovative and supportive way of funding charities. It felt joyful.”

  • Children taking part in a Flamingo Chicks dance session

    Katie Sparkes MBE

    Flamingo Chicks

    Through TFN we built a loyal supporter base that supports us to this day.”

  • REN International pitching at a TFN Connector

    Moreen Pattison

    REN International

    TFN demystified fundraising and equipped us with practical skills.”

  • Catching Lives fundraising tents set up on a lawn

    Jason Hanford

    Catching Lives

    It wasn’t just the money. It was the endorsement that we’re doing a good job.”

  • Jamie's Farm pitching at a TFN Connector

    Jamie Feilden

    Jamie’s Farm

    TFN was one of our very first funders and introduced is to a donor who transformed our fortunes.”

  • Young people performing for a school audience at a Daniel Spargo Mabbs Foundation drug education session

    Fiona Spargo Mabbs OBE

    Daniel Spargo Mabbs Foundation

    TFN has brought us so much – including a £50,000 legacy gift after the event."

  • Family Volunteering Club presenting at a TFN Connector

    Maddy Mills

    Family Volunteering Club

    Such an innovative and supportive way of funding charities. It felt joyful.”

  • Children taking part in a Flamingo Chicks dance session

    Katie Sparkes MBE

    Flamingo Chicks

    Through TFN we built a loyal supporter base that supports us to this day.”

  • REN International pitching at a TFN Connector

    Moreen Pattison

    REN International

    TFN demystified fundraising and equipped us with practical skills.”

  • Catching Lives fundraising tents set up on a lawn

    Jason Hanford

    Catching Lives

    It wasn’t just the money. It was the endorsement that we’re doing a good job.”

  • Jamie's Farm pitching at a TFN Connector

    Jamie Feilden

    Jamie’s Farm

    TFN was one of our very first funders and introduced is to a donor who transformed our fortunes.”

  • Young people performing for a school audience at a Daniel Spargo Mabbs Foundation drug education session

    Fiona Spargo Mabbs OBE

    Daniel Spargo Mabbs Foundation

    TFN has brought us so much – including a £50,000 legacy gift after the event."

  • Family Volunteering Club presenting at a TFN Connector

    Maddy Mills

    Family Volunteering Club

    Such an innovative and supportive way of funding charities. It felt joyful.”

  • Children taking part in a Flamingo Chicks dance session

    Katie Sparkes MBE

    Flamingo Chicks

    Through TFN we built a loyal supporter base that supports us to this day.”

  • REN International pitching at a TFN Connector

    Moreen Pattison

    REN International

    TFN demystified fundraising and equipped us with practical skills.”

  • Catching Lives fundraising tents set up on a lawn

    Jason Hanford

    Catching Lives

    It wasn’t just the money. It was the endorsement that we’re doing a good job.”

  • Jamie's Farm pitching at a TFN Connector

    Jamie Feilden

    Jamie’s Farm

    TFN was one of our very first funders and introduced is to a donor who transformed our fortunes.”

  • Young people performing for a school audience at a Daniel Spargo Mabbs Foundation drug education session

    Fiona Spargo Mabbs OBE

    Daniel Spargo Mabbs Foundation

    TFN has brought us so much – including a £50,000 legacy gift after the event."

CORPORATE PARTNERS

HOSTING CHANGE TOGETHER

Our corporate partners play a vital role in bringing TFN events to life, helping create the space where charities and supporters come together to connect and give.

By opening up their spaces and supporting event delivery, companies enable small charities to share their stories, reach new supporters and secure vital funding.

Many go further, engaging their employees and clients, building lasting relationships with charities and contributing to impact that continues long after the event.

Find out more about corporate partnership
Find out more about corporate partnership

Meet our Corporate Partners for 2026

Meet our Corporate Partners for 2026

  • Hermon and Sarah of Da'aro Youth Project pitching at the Autumn Connector 2025

    Da’aro Youth Project

    Hermon & Sarah,

    Autumn Connector 2025

    Rathbones Greenbank logo, event host
  • Esther Ghey pitching for the Brianna Ghey Legacy Project at the Festive Connector 2025

    Brianna Ghey Legacy Project

    Esther Ghey,

    Festive Connector 2025

    Macquarie logo, event host
  • Sema Gornall of The Vavengers pitching at Connector Plus 2025

    The Vavengers

    Sema Gornall,

    Connector PLUS 2025

    T. Rowe Price logo, event host
  • Mike Gee of Free To Be Kids pitching at the Spring Connector 2024

    Free To Be kids

    Mike Gee

    Spring Connector 2024

    Janus Henderson logo, event host
  • Angela Ghayour of Afghanistan Education Action pitching at the Summer Connector 2025

    Afghanistan Education Action

    Angela Ghayour,

    Summer Connector 2025

    Travers Smith logo, event host
  • brown tabby cat

    Weatherbys Bank

    Roger Weatherby, Chairman

    Coming Soon Autumn 2026

    Weatherbys Private Bank logo, host of the Autumn Connector 2026
  • Hermon and Sarah of Da'aro Youth Project pitching at the Autumn Connector 2025

    Da’aro Youth Project

    Hermon & Sarah,

    Autumn Connector 2025

    Rathbones Greenbank logo, event host
  • Esther Ghey pitching for the Brianna Ghey Legacy Project at the Festive Connector 2025

    Brianna Ghey Legacy Project

    Esther Ghey,

    Festive Connector 2025

    Macquarie logo, event host
  • Sema Gornall of The Vavengers pitching at Connector Plus 2025

    The Vavengers

    Sema Gornall,

    Connector PLUS 2025

    T. Rowe Price logo, event host
  • Mike Gee of Free To Be Kids pitching at the Spring Connector 2024

    Free To Be kids

    Mike Gee

    Spring Connector 2024

    Janus Henderson logo, event host
  • Angela Ghayour of Afghanistan Education Action pitching at the Summer Connector 2025

    Afghanistan Education Action

    Angela Ghayour,

    Summer Connector 2025

    Travers Smith logo, event host
  • brown tabby cat

    Weatherbys Bank

    Roger Weatherby, Chairman

    Coming Soon Autumn 2026

    Weatherbys Private Bank logo, host of the Autumn Connector 2026

JOIN US

BECOME A TFN MEMBER

Join a community supporting small charities helping vulnerable people and driving real change.

Whether you’re an individual, a family or an organisation, there’s a way to get involved – meeting others, discovering inspiring charities and helping your giving have greater impact. As a member, you can attend events and bring guests free of charge, and help nominate and select the charities.

You’ll also be supporting TFN – helping us continue to connect more small charities with people who want to see them thrive, expand our impact by bringing our model to more communities around the world, and grow a new kind of philanthropy that works for everyone.

  • Members catching up at a TFN Connector

    Jill Ritchie

    Joined 2020

    I describe TFN as the best night out in London and shall continue to do so!”

STAY IN TOUCH

Join our
Mailing List

Sign up to receive updates about upcoming events, stories from the charities we support, and our monthly newsletter.

 

You can unsubscribe at any time. For support, contact us at

 info@thefundingnetwork.org.uk if you need assistance.

Extreme close-up black and white photograph of a human eye

STAY IN TOUCH

Join our
Mailing List

Sign up to receive updates about upcoming events, stories from the charities we support, and our monthly newsletter.

 

You can unsubscribe at any time. For support, contact us at

 info@thefundingnetwork.org.uk if you need assistance.

Extreme close-up black and white photograph of a human eye

STAY IN TOUCH

Join our
Mailing List

Sign up to receive updates about upcoming events, stories from the charities we support, and our monthly newsletter.

 

You can unsubscribe at any time. For support, contact us at

info@thefundingnetwork.org.uk
if you need assistance.

Extreme close-up black and white photograph of a human eye

LIVE CROWDFUNDING

From the moment you arrive, you’ll be part of an evening filled with connection, inspiring stories and collective generosity. Here’s a glimpse of what to expect at a TFN event.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Watch this film made in 2016 and narrated by
our Patron Jon Snow, to see us in action.

  • Guests arriving at the Summer Connector, June 2023

    Guests arrive

    20 June 2023

    Summer Connector

    ⠀

  • Siwan Davies, TFN Trustee, welcoming guests at the New Year Connector, February 2026

    A warm welcome

    12 February 2026

    New Year Connector

    Siwan Davies, TFN Trustee

  • Members catching up at the Members' Celebration Event, October 2025

    Catching up with friends

    6 October 2025

    Members' Celebration Event

    ⠀

  • Guests meeting for the first time at the Summer Connector, June 2024

    Making new ones

    26 June 2024

    Summer Connector

    ⠀

  • Drinks and food for guests at the Spring Connector, hosted by Janus Henderson Investors, May 2024

    Generous hospitality

    1 May 2024

    Spring Connector

    Janus Henderson Investors

  • Guests at Connector Plus in the McKay Williamson Gallery at The OWO, March 2026

    Inspiring spaces

    26 March 2026

    Connector Plus

    McKay Williamson Gallery at The OWO

  • Faron Paul, founder of Fazamnesty, in conversation with Nigel Wildish at the New Year Connector, February 2026

    Real conversations

    12 February 2026

    New Year Connector

    Faron Paul, Founder Fazamnesty and Nigel Wildish

  • Jim Cumpson, CEO of Boys in Mind, pitching at the Festive Connector, December 2023

    Powerful pitches

    4 December 2023

    Festive Connector

    Jim Cumpson, CEO of Boys in Mind

  • Guests moved by a charity's story at the Summer Connector, July 2025

    Stories of impact

    2 July 2025

    Summer Connector

    ⠀

  • A charity's £10,000 funding target on screen during a pitch at the New Year Connector, February 2026

    Clear funding targets

    12 February 2026

    New Year Connector

    ⠀

  • Michael Maynard of TFN hosting the pledging at the Summer Connector, June 2023

    Expert hosting

    20 June 2023

    Summer Connector

    Michael Maynard, TFN

  • Guests raising their hands to pledge at the Summer Connector, June 2024

    Giving together

    26 June 2024

    Summer Connector

    ⠀

  • Lynn, Katerina and Esther celebrating a funding target reached at the Festive Connector, December 2025

    Targets achieved

    3 December 2025

    Festive Connector

    Lynn, Katerina and Esther

  • Guests celebrating after the pledging at the Spring Connector, May 2023

    Celebrating success

    17 May 2023

    Spring Connector

    ⠀