Blog posts

June 22, 2026

Show me the maps!

Where does the money really go? The challenge of understanding the geographical distribution of grants A map showing where grant money goes sounds like the ultimate transparency tool. At 360Giving, we love data that paints a clear picture. But when it comes to visualising the geography of grantmaking, maps can easily tell a misleading story, […]

2026 edition Deep dive

June 22, 2026

UK Community Foundations: the place-based read

UK Community Foundations (UKCF) brings together the 47 accredited UK Community Foundations and is a UKGrantmaking partner organisation. Here, Sam Grimmett Batt, UKCF’s Director of Partnerships and Insight, reflects on what this year’s edition tells us about place-based grantmaking Place-based philanthropy is firmly on the national agenda. The Government’s ‘Our Place to Give’ strategy, a […]

2026 edition Perspectives

June 22, 2026

The view from… ACO

ACO is the membership body for charities that provide financial and wellbeing support to individuals. Here, ACO Chief Executive Donal Watkin gives his insights about what this year’s UKGrantmaking can tell us about grantmaking to individuals. Through shared learning, peer support and sector insights, our members are constantly improving how they assess need, make decisions […]

2026 edition Perspectives

June 22, 2026

The view from… London Funders

With a renewed focus on the role of philanthropy, London Funders, a UKGrantmaking partner, reflect on why understanding the grantmaking picture can help us act with greater purpose and be a catalyst for collaboration, both in London and beyond The publication of this year’s UKGrantmaking comes at a time when we know many charities and […]

2026 edition Perspectives

June 22, 2026

ACF Foundation giving in 2024-25: what the numbers tell us

The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) is one of the UKGrantmaking partners. Here, Catherine Seymour, Director of Policy and Programmes at ACF, shares her insights about what this year’s edition tells us about grantmaking from foundations across the UK One of the things that sets foundations apart from other funders is their independence. They can […]

2026 edition Perspectives