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Community Foundation Network (CFN)

Community Foundation Network (CFN)
  • Is the national association connecting all UK community foundations
  • Represents UK community foundations at a national and international level
  • Negotiates and manages national grant-making and funding opportunities on behalf of members.
  • Offers UK community foundations a range of focused, responsive and relevant services to help growth and sustainability.
  • Provides direct technical assistance to foundations throughout the network
  • Is a registered charity in its own right
  • Is a membership organisation whose work is governed and directed by a board drawn from its members.
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