The Fraser Thomson Foundation Building stronger communities across the UK

The Fraser Thomson Foundation

Building stronger communities across the UK

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Funding Is Not Enough: A Case for Rethinking How We Support Britain's Grassroots Charities
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Funding Is Not Enough: A Case for Rethinking How We Support Britain's Grassroots Charities

Small charities across the UK are being failed by a grant-making culture that stops at the money. If foundations are serious about strengthening communities, we must offer our expertise, our networks and our patience alongside our cheques.
A Decade in the Making: What Five Funded Projects Taught Us About Community Change
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A Decade in the Making: What Five Funded Projects Taught Us About Community Change

Ten years of grant-making has shown us that lasting change rarely follows a formula. We revisit five funded projects — from a Glasgow allotment to a Cardiff youth hub — and distil the practical lessons every applicant group should know.