Funders Collective
An exclusive forum for philanthropists and funders
The Fore's Funders Collective brings together a community of aspiring, new and experienced funders to explore the opportunities and challenges of backing real social change.
Our sessions, including breakfast roundtables and expert-led workshops, are held under Chatham House Rule, ensuring a private, non-solicitation environment. Attendees are encouraged to candidly share personal experiences around their philanthropy and navigating family legacy.
The 2026-27 series: Strategic themes
| Spring 2026 - 30 April
Spotting the Rising Stars: Identifying Potential & Measuring Impact in Small Charities This roundtable will explore how to conduct due diligence when little formal data or a long track record is available; what good looks like (and what it doesn’t); and how to think about the impact of your support without placing undue burden on charities. |
September 2026
Philanthropy 2.0: Next-Gen Takeover A dedicated session for next-gen family members navigating the unique challenges of inheriting a philanthropic mantle or launching their own independent social initiatives. |
| December 2026
The Philanthropist's Toolkit: Using Data & Online Resources for Smarter Giving This practical workshop is a deeper dive into how existing data sources can be used to find promising organisations, support due diligence, and make sense of grantees' progress once funding is in place.
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Spring 2027
Building a Philanthropic Fund: An Exercise in Investment Strategy How do you align your endowment investments with a charitable mission? This un-biased Q&A explores the mechanics of creating effective philanthropic funds and modern investment strategies for DAF holders and foundation trustees. |
Join the Funders Collective
The Collective is invite-only to ensure a peer-level environment for candid discussion.
Are you an aspiring, new or experienced philanthropist looking to join the conversation?
Register your interest for the 2026-27 series here. Our team will review your profile and will be in touch regarding event invitations.
If you would like to learn more about the Funders Collective and other engagement opportunities with The Fore or our portfolio charities, contact us via [email protected].