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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Community Foundation Network (CFN)?

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Managed and delivered through Community Foundation Network

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'By helping clients with their charitable giving, financial advisers can forge stronger relationships and of course enjoy the satisfaction of helping investment in the local community.'
Brian Hughes, Sherwood Financial Planners Ltd

Articles for you and your clients
A selection of articles is available to inspire you and your clients. Read more ...

The Philanthropy Wheel
To finding the right philanthropic fit for your client, CFN provides a framework for understanding your client's style of giving and investment considerations. Read more ...

Types of funds
A summary of funds available at community foundations that enable your client to give immediately or in the future. Read more ...

Grassroots Endowment Challenge
A groundbreaking initiative that gives a donor the opportunity for the Government to match their giving for when supporting endowment funds for grassroots projects in England. Read more ...

Client testimonials and case studies
Examples of client experiences and scenarios from around the network. Read more ...

Finding a UK community foundation
Contact details and website links for all members of CFN. See interactive map ...

For more information about how CFN and its members can partner with you to serve your clients, please contact Clare Brooks, Director of Philanthopy or phone +44 20 7713 9326.

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Record year for CFN despite recession

Record year for local charitable giving reveals blitz spirit in the teeth of the recession

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£33 million in Government grants provides much needed help in communities

Over £33 million in grants has been given to over 13,000 charities and voluntary organisations in the first full year of the Government’s Grassroots Grants scheme

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Beacon Prize 2010 opens for nominations

CFN declares the Beacon Prize process officially open. With awards in seven categories, and an overall prize of £30,000, this year’s ‘Nobel prize for philanthropy’ promises to be the most far-reaching yet

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Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund tops £2 million. To make a donation,

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Dame Stephanie Shirley praises CFN breakthrough vision

Dame Stephanie Shirley, the Government Ambassador for Philanthropy, has praised Community Foundation Network’s “outstanding work” and the “breakthrough ideas” incorporated into its Manifesto for Philanthropy.

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