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Youth Opportunity

Youth opportunity

Sound Waves are reframing deafness as deafability rather than disability so deaf young people can flourish in life and education.

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Innovative solutions to the UK’s greatest challenges rarely reach the mainstream because 92% of funding goes to the largest 8% of charities.

The Fore is the only venture philanthropy fund in the UK backing the best small charities and social enterprises. Our goal is for exceptional solutions to get from grassroots to nationwide impact in five years.

Together, we are creating a society that solves its own problems.

Our impact to date

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income growth of portfolio charities in 3 years (vs. average growth -10%)

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Latest News

The Fore welcomes Kester Capital as a New Funding Partner

August 7, 2025

The Fore, the UK's only venture philanthropy fund dedicated to…

The Fore Summer 2025: New Grants

August 6, 2025

This Summer, 15 more exceptional charities and social enterprises have…

News from Our Pro Bono Network: Meet the Mentors

July 29, 2025

We're delighted to introduce the six brilliant mentors taking part…

The Fore Will Be Increasing Its Maximum (Unrestricted) Grant Size from £30k to £45k

June 27, 2025

We’re excited to announce that The Fore will be increasing…

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