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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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Covid-19 Response: First round of funding

Following our Trustees’ statement on the extra funds they are committing to respond to the Covid-19 crisis, we have allocated over £1.3m since the beginning of April

Pears Foundation
27.04.20
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Congratulations to UCL Institute of Education

UCL Institute of Education tops the ranks again!

Pears Foundation
28.02.19
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The Holocaust Exhibition and Learning Centre opens in Huddersfield

The Holocaust Survivors Friendship Association, in partnership with the University of Huddersfield have opened The Holocaust Exhibition and Learning Centre today. 

Pears Foundation
06.09.18
Blog
The view from the balcony

How we use our away day to embed a culture of learning in the Foundation

Amy Braier
24.08.18
Blog
The UK’s first MA in Philanthropic Studies

We are pleased to welcome Dr Triona Fitton, the Pears Philanthropy Fellow, to share her thoughts on the new course.

Pears Foundation
25.11.16
Blog
Renewing a Long-Standing Relationship: Impact for Good Conference in Ethiopia

This month Shoshana reflects on attending the Impact for Good Conference with Sir Trevor Pears and President Rivlin.

Shoshana Boyd Gelfand
28.05.18
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Pears Foundation Grantee Support Programme: The Wiener Library Perspective

Dr Toby Simpson, Head of Development at The Wiener Library reflects on his experience attending part of the Pears Grantee Support Programme.

Pears Foundation
07.03.19
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The Family School featured on the BBC

BBC1 broadcast their feature documentary: Back to School with Mum and Dad, focusing on The Family School.

Pears Foundation
10.05.18
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Record 1.6m food bank parcels given to people in past year

The Trussell Trust’s latest figures show an 18.8% increase in use of food banks this year.

Pears Foundation
25.04.19
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New Beginnings Fund launched

Pears are proud to be part of New Beginnings Fund supporting organisations welcoming refugees and asylum seekers.

Pears Foundation
13.10.16
Blog
#iwill week 2019: The Power of Youth

Celebrating #iwill week 2019

Bridget Kohner
22.11.19
Blog
Welcome to our new website

Welcome to our new website!

Pears Foundation
03.02.16
Blog
2016: Review of the Year

And what a busy year it has been!

Amy Braier
16.12.16
Blog
Women and Girls on the autism spectrum, Autism Awareness Week with the National Autistic Society

To mark Autism Awareness Week, we are thrilled to welcome guest blogger, Carol Povey, Director of the Centre for Autism…

Pears Foundation
03.04.19
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Congratulations to our Executive Chair!

Knighthood for Trevor Pears.

Pears Foundation
16.06.17
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New support for historic partnership between Girlguiding and The Scouts

Girlguiding and The Scouts are joining forces for the first time to grow youth social action.

Pears Foundation
28.06.18