ABOUT YOUR ACF MEMBERSHIP

As an ACF member, your organisation is part of a fantastic community of more than 400 foundations and grant-makers from across the UK. Our membership is inclusive and welcomes family trusts, corporate foundations, livery companies, broadcasting appeals and other grantmakers, ranging in size from small and local grant-makers to some of the world’s largest foundations.

Here’s a reminder of what we do and the exclusive benefits you receive as an ACF member:

We support your staff and trustees with research, guidance and information, and offer a wide-ranging programme of events and learning, and policy and advocacy.

Exclusive to members

Connecting and collaborating

• Exclusive access to 14 member-led networks on areas of funding interest or grant-making practice

• Opportunities to get involved with our policy and advocacy work through the Members’ Policy Forum

Learning and events

• Discounted fees for learning and events programme

• Significant discount to attend our Annual Conference – the flagship foundations and trust sector event of the year

Research and resources

• Our digital newsletters and magazine – packed with sector news, member experiences, and key information UK foundations need to know about changes in charity regulation

• Briefings on key policy issues affecting trusts and foundations, such as safeguarding, governance and fraud guidance

• Free copies of our publications and research, which provide vital reference material and summarise current thinking.

ACF networks provide members with an opportunity to connect with colleagues, discuss a variety of topics and share best practice and learning.

Led by members, our networks meet two or three times a year online. All staff in member organisations are welcome to attend, free of charge. You do not have to be subscribed to a network to attend a meeting.

We have 14 networks for different themes and locations. Find out more here: acf.org.uk/member-networks

If you have any questions about your membership please contact Natasha Robinson, senior membership manager, at nrobinson@acf. org.uk

For a full list of member benefits visit acf.org.uk/about/membership

Do you know a new foundation looking to develop its network in the sector or an organisation keen to expand its knowledge? They can contact us at membership@acf.org. uk to find out more about joining and becoming part of our community.

As a member of ACF, everyone in your organisation can register to access the members only content on our website. Once registered, you can manage communications, download publications, book events and network with peers.