The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) is the leading membership association for foundations and independent grant-makers in the UK. We strengthen trusts and foundations so they can rise to the challenges of our times. Our vision is diverse, vibrant and effective foundations, working together for social good.

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18 July

Beyond the
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23 July

Reading applicants'
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13-14 August

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20 August


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AGM 2024: Carol Mack’s speech on ACF’s progress against strategy

Posted on 7/8/2024
Chief executive Carol Mack OBE's speech on ACF's progress against strategy at ACF's AGM on 4 July 2024.

CEO blog | From commitment to action: sharing examples of climate-conscious changes

Posted on 6/25/2024
Carol Mack, ACF chief executive, discusses discusses the FCCC progress report and the benefits of sharing and learning from other foundations.

CEO blog | In tough times, ‘how’ foundations give is as important as ‘how much’

Posted on 5/28/2024
Carol Mack, ACF chief executive, discusses why foundations of all sizes can work on their grant-making practices – striving for progress, not perfection.

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