The Fraser Thomson Foundation https://fraserthomsonfoundation.co.uk/ Building stronger communities across the UK en Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:09:00 GMT Funding Is Not Enough: A Case for Rethinking How We Support Britain's Grassroots Charities https://fraserthomsonfoundation.co.uk/beyond-funding-supporting-grassroots-charities/ https://fraserthomsonfoundation.co.uk/beyond-funding-supporting-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. The Fraser Thomson Foundation Comment Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:09:00 GMT A Decade in the Making: What Five Funded Projects Taught Us About Community Change https://fraserthomsonfoundation.co.uk/five-projects-community-change-lessons/ https://fraserthomsonfoundation.co.uk/five-projects-community-change-lessons/ 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. The Fraser Thomson Foundation Impact Stories Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:09:00 GMT