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ACF launch Foundation Giving Trends 2019

We are pleased to share the Foundation Giving Trends 2019

Pears Foundation
10th October 2019

We are pleased to share the Foundation Giving Trends 2019 from the Association of Charitable Foundations, supported by Pears Foundation.

The data shows grantmaking has increased by 9.9% (with Wellcome Trust data excluded) and the estimated total of £6.5 billion annual grants, made across the universe of charitable foundations, demonstrates their immense value as a vehicle for promoting social good.

You can read more in the full report available for download here.

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Helping those in dire need in the developing world is a Jewish cause

Reflections from Trevor Pears on helping those in the developing world.

Trevor Pears
05.12.16
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Improving Access to Guiding Latest Developments

This month we welcome Sarah from the IA2G at Girlguiding to share the latest updates on their new four resources.

Pears Foundation
17.08.17
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Pears Youth Fund in Leeds and Bradford is open again!

We are so pleased the Pears Youth Fund is open for a third year.

Pears Foundation
02.07.19
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS are tackling loneliness with the Pears #iwill Fund

Launch of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s young volunteers programme

Pears Foundation
21.08.18
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BIRAX Ageing: A new £5m fund for joint UK-Israel research into ageing diseases

Scientific collaboration leads new technological developments to address global challenges of ageing populations.

Pears Foundation
07.03.18
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The Pears Project – The Scout Association’s National Growth Pilot

As the Pears Project enters its third year we welcome Ben Powlesland from The Scout Association as our guest blogger.

Pears Foundation
29.07.16
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Pears Community Spaces Fund is now open!

This fund will work to develop greater respect and understanding between people of different backgrounds.

Pears Foundation
21.05.19
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Share Your #iwill Pledge Day 2018

We’re sharing our #iwillPledge today to mark our commitment to youth #socialaction for ALL young people.

Bridget McGing
05.06.18
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A day in the life of a teacher

This month we are welcoming Ben Fuller who is part of the UCL Centre for Holocaust Education’s Beacon Schools programme.

Pears Foundation
02.09.16
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Christmas Gifts 2017

A seasonal boost for young carers

Pears Foundation
01.12.17
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Small Charity Week 2016: The ‘new’ normal

Small Charity Week is about celebrating small charities and the vital work that they do for their local communities.

Hannah Sampson
05.06.16
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Celebrating St David’s Day with the Community Foundation in Wales

In celebration of St David’s Day, we welcome Liza Kellett from the Community Foundation in Wales as our guest blogger.

Pears Foundation
01.03.16
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Pears #iwill Fund: Increasing opportunities for young volunteers in NHS Trusts

We are excited to announce that we are now inviting targeted expressions of interest for funding.

Pears Foundation
20.03.17
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Pears Youth Fund is open for applications

Pears Youth Fund, in partnership with Leeds Community Foundation, is now open!

Pears Foundation
22.08.18
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Supporting micro-philanthropy with Pennies Foundation

A guest blog by Alison Hutchinson CBE, CEO of Pennies, the digital charity box.

Pears Foundation
27.02.18
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Primary School Pupils at Woodrow First Fundraise for Redditch Nightstop

We couldn’t be prouder of Woodrow’s Year 4 pupils who have learnt about the social issues surrounding homelessness and crucially what steps need to be taken to prevent it.

Pears Foundation
28.05.19