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Reading applicants’ accounts: a practical guide for grant-makers
Join ACF and Sayer Vincent for a practical in-person workshop designed to help trusts and foundations understand how to read and interpret applicants’ accounts, identify key risks and build confidence in financial due diligence.

When: September 3, 2026
Where: London
Selecting a new grant management system
Join ACF and Adapta for a practical in-person workshop exploring how foundations can select and implement a grant management system that meets their current needs and supports future ambitions.

When: September 8, 2026
Where: London
Grant-making and the law: a practical workshop for trusts and foundations
Join ACF and Bates Wells for an interactive, practical workshop designed to help trusts and foundations understand key legal issues in grant-making, reflect on current practice and build confidence in applying the law in real-world funding decisions.

When: September 30, 2026
Where: London
SIIG: Social investment showcase
Social investment showcase are run to educate attendees about the social impact investment landscape and opportunities from social impact funds, charities and social ventures.

When: October 7, 2026
Governing change: an evening for trustees
Governing change: an evening for trustees - An event for trustees to explore how the board can lead change well. Through speaker insights and peer discussion, the event will aim to build confidence and capability in governing change effectively.

When: October 7, 2026
Where: London
DEI learning series: Equitable funding practice
Join us for an interactive workshop exploring how foundations can embed equity into their funding practice, learn from emerging approaches across philanthropy and identify practical steps towards more equitable grant-making.

When: October 8, 2026
Where: Online (Zoom)
SIIG: In conversation with the Office for the Impact Economy
Join us for a conversation with the Office for the Impact Economy (UK). We'll explore the latest developments in the UK's impact economy, what they mean for charitable foundations and impact investors, and the opportunities to grow impact through collaboration and investment.

When: October 13, 2026
New member welcome and refresher event
Are you new to ACF or just want a reminder about how to maximise your membership benefits? Being part of ACF means being part of our fantastic community.

When: October 14, 2026
Safeguarding workshop: strengthening safer grant-making
Join ACF and Funder Safeguarding Collaborative for a practical in-person workshop designed to help trusts and foundations understand their safeguarding responsibilities, reflect on current practice and identify clear next steps for safer grant-making.

When: October 15, 2026
Where: London
Introduction to impact investing in the main endowment
Is your foundation interested in exploring impact investing but unsure where to start? Covering key topics from getting to grips with the language, establishing impact and financial requirements, tailoring an investment policy, governance, and working with your existing investment managers on impact.

When: October 19, 2026
Where: London
Investment seminars: an introduction for foundations
FREE for ACF members, this unique programme empowers trustees and staff to realise the full potential of their foundation’s assets to achieve their charitable and financial objectives.

When: November 2–3, 2026
Where: London
DEI learning series: Power and governance
Join us for an interactive workshop exploring how foundations can take a more equitable approach to governance, understand the role of power in decision-making and identify opportunities to strengthen governance practices across their organisation.

When: November 5, 2026
Where: Online (Zoom)
ACF pre-conference dinner 2026
We are pleased to invite you to a pre-conference networking dinner on Tuesday 24 November, at County Hall.

When: November 24, 2026
Where: London
ACF conference 2026 - Connecting the dots
Join us for ACF's flagship annual event – this year exploring the power of collaboration, connection and collective impact in an ever-changing world.

When: November 25, 2026
Where: London
DEI learning series: Accountability and stakeholder engagement
Join us for an interactive workshop exploring how accountability and stakeholder engagement can support more equitable grant-making and strengthen foundations' relationships with the communities they serve.

When: December 3, 2026
Where: Online (Zoom)