In January 2021, we supported Vulcan Learning Centre to purchase laptops and other computer equipment to help young people in their community - particularly those affected by school closures during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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We are excited to announce that we're seeking two new members of our small, friendly team!
Read more 17th January 2022
What a way to end the year - £65,000 raised at our Festive Funder last Wednesday for three truly inspiring charities. We were delighted to support Artis Foundation, CRIBS International and My Life Films.
Read more 17th December 2021
2021 has been another highly successful year for TFN - our members and supporters have raised an incredible £546,000 for 42 charities at 13 events. Our Summer Funder was the highest earning event raising £71,000 in a single evening.
Read more 17th December 2021
We’re excited to hear about a new venture from TFN Member and former Trustee, Stephanie Brobbey. The Good Ancestor Movement supports individuals and families with responsible wealth stewardship and “radical redistribution”.
Read more 29th November 2021
The festive season is approaching fast, so here's our annual round up of where to find Christmas gifts from charities and social enterprises (all previously supported by TFN, of course!):
Read more 26th November 2021
TFN is delighted to be partnering with two community foundations in the North East of England to bring you the first Northern Funder, taking place virtually on 27th January 2022.
Read more 24th November 2021
TFN-funded environmental charity Hubbub has launched a new partnership with John Lewis which will provide £1m in funding to "support trailblazing ideas and innovations that can accelerate the transition towards a more circular economy".
Read more 24th November 2021
Trustees' week is just around the corner, so we're taking this opportunity to say thank you to our own wonderful Board, and to encourage you to use your skills by becoming a Trustee!
Read more 28th October 2021
We've had a busy five weeks - four events, 15 organisations supported and £124,000 raised!
Read more 28th October 2021
There's still time to nominate an amazing woman for the WISE100 awards! If you know a woman in social enterprise or impact investing that you think should be celebrated, you've got until 31st October to nominate them.
Read more 28th October 2021
We’re excited to share news of Dr Beth Breeze’s new book, In Defence of Philanthropy which is hot off the press this week. Beth is the highly respected Director of the Centre for Philanthropy at Kent University and a longstanding friend of TFN’s.
Read more 1st October 2021
This week, we were pleased to get an update from Foundervine about their development since we last supported them in November last year. Foundervine first took part in a TFN event in March 2019 where they raised funding to pilot their work in West Africa.
Read more 1st October 2021
On 22nd September, 100 supporters came together at our Autumn Funder to support three fantastic charities resulting in £37,000 raised. We were proud to support three diverse causes at this event:
Read more 30th September 2021
News of large scale human rights violations in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in August are deeply concerning. Last week we took part in a meeting about the perilous situation in Afghanistan for people who are LGBTQI+.
Read more 30th September 2021
TFN International's Colombian affiliates, Evaluar Consultores and Azai Consultores, hosted their second "giving circle" crowdfunding event on the 15th July 2021, raising over 26 million Colombian pesos (or £4,900) for three local not-for-profit organisations, triple th
Read more 23rd August 2021
We’re delighted to announce that (virtual) Crowdbacker will return on Thursday 30th September from 6.30 – 8.00pm.
Read more 19th August 2021
We are excited to announce that we are hiring an Events and Partnerships Officer to join our small, talented team. If you've got experience managing events, energy and enthusiasm in spades, and excellent organisational skills then we'd love to hear from you.
Read more 9th August 2021
Partners Albania for Change and Development, TFN’s international “affiliate” based in Albanian capital, Tirana, have grown from strength to strength in their crowdfunding expertise – raising over three times the anticipated funds for local civil
Read more 22nd July 2021
We're delighted to confirm that British law firm and one of TFN's newer corporate members, Mishcon de Reya, will be hosting the upcoming Autumn Funder on Wednesday the 22nd September 2021.
Read more 21st July 2021
