Membership benefits

Membership of ACF offers connection, collaboration and learning from peers and experts. ACF membership is per organisation so all employees and trustees can benefit from ACF resources, events and networks. 

Read on for information about membership benefits. You can also view our membership benefits information leaflet for an overview of membership. 

“The ability to connect with and learn from colleagues in other trusts and foundations is so beneficial.”
Caroline Broadhurst, deputy chief executive, The Rank Foundation 

  
   Information, practical guidance and resources

• Funders' News – our regular digital newsletter summarising key information UK foundations need to know about and changes in charity regulation
• ACF Daily Digest – trusted, relevant sector news in one concise daily email
• Briefings on key issues affecting trusts and foundations, such as governance and sharing key insights from ACF events 
• Annual members' only survey reports, such as a salary and benefits benchmarking survey report
• Online access to our resources, which provide vital reference material
• Resources such as Stronger Foundations case studies and the Stronger Foundations self-assessment tool, which aim to help grant-makers identify and pursue excellent practice.

 
  Events and networking

• Free member-only events and discounted fees for learning events – spaces to hear from subject matter experts and discuss trending topics with peers
• A significant discount to attend our annual conference
• Exclusive access to member-led networks on areas of funding interest or grant-making practice
• Special interest groups that provide an opportunity to connect with peers on specific focus areas
• An annual reception for foundation chairs and special events for foundation leaders
• Discounted fees for the Social Impact Investors Group (SIIG)
• Access to additional benefits from the Funders Collaborative Hub. 

 
  Policy and research

Through our policy work we represent members and the wider foundation sector by:

1. Monitoring and influencing the legislative, regulatory and policy environment
2. Supporting and guiding ACF members on policy, regulatory and legislative developments
3. Representing foundations and promoting the foundation model of philanthropy.

Our sustained engagement with governments, policy-makers and charity regulators ensures we can represent member interests to decision-makers. Members can get involved through:

• Engaging directly with the policy team and external stakeholders through regular events and updates
• Helping shape how ACF engages with government and key external stakeholders
• Joining the community of signatories to the Funder Commitment on Climate Change
• Sector research – providing key facts and figures on giving, income and other sector data. 

 
  Other practical services

• Advertise jobs for free on our online jobs board
• Register on Funder Network, a forum for funders to ask questions and share knowledge
• Support from our staff team to answer queries and put members directly in touch with their peers.