For links to our members, go to finding UK community foundations.
Philanthropy in the UK
Ambassadors for Philanthropy
Dame Stephanie Shirley, The British Government's Ambassador for Philanthropy "gives philanthropists a voice."
Beacon Fellowship Charitable Trust
Under the management of CFN, Beacon runs an award scheme to reward and encourage philanthropy in the UK.
Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy
Research centre which aims to develop knowledge and engage with donors, charities and practitioners.
EAPG, European Association of Philanthropy and Giving
A unique membership organisation promoting philanthropy and drawn from charities, philanthropic intermediaries, and professional advisers
The Funding Network
Brings together interested people with catalyst charities at special events to create social change
HMRC (Revenue and Customs)
This section of their site explains how to make your giving tax effective
Institute for Philanthropy
Aims to develop a greater understanding of philanthropy and its place in modern society
Philanthropy UK
Resources on philanthropy
Association of Charitable Foundations
The umbrella organisation for UK grant-making trusts and foundations.
Directory of Social Change
Publishes funding directories, guides and websites
Third Sector Research Centre
The international community foundation movement
Community foundations around the world
Looks at the growth of community foundations across the world, comparing different regions, and explaining their growth.
Transatlantic Community Foundation Network (TCFN)
TCFN was created in 1999 to promote the development of community foundations on both sides of the Atlantic, and particularly in parts of Europe and North America where the community foundation concept was just beginning to take root. It is a learning community comprised of about 50 community foundations and support organisations from around 12 countries. TCFN produces free resources for emerging and developing community foundations, available on its website.
North America
Community foundations of Canada (CFC)
The membership organisation for Canadian community foundations
COF community foundation locator
Links to individual community foundations in the USA
Council on Foundations
Represents grant-making foundations in the USA, including community foundations
Europe
European Foundation Centre
Overview of community foundations in Europe
Australia
Philanthropy Australia
Information on community foundations in Australia
Melbourne Community Foundation
Melbourne Community Foundation