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Ask us your questions! Q&A with The Fore

March 28, 2023

The Fore intends to be a funder that genuinely supports the needs of small charities. We want to break down…

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The Fore South West Hub 2023. Applications are open from 12pm 11th-17th April. An image of a man with a baby in a community garden, and a child playing with a dog in a forest.

Our Summer 2023 South West Hub is opening for applications

March 22, 2023

Building on our work from the past two years, this summer we will be connecting exceptional, grassroots charities with the…

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Another blow for the small charity sector – why the closure of the FSI is a big deal.

March 20, 2023

The Fore's CEO and Founder Mary Rose Gunn shares her thoughts. "Last week, the already fragile ecosytem that supports small…

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Forget quiet quitting, repurpose your career

January 31, 2023

From “quiet quitting” to “the great resignation”, people are getting more vocal about doing the bare minimum at work and…

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A smiling Black man in a nice shirt, late thirties to forties, is writing in his notepad with a laptop open. The image says "Four New Year's resolution ideas to make a difference" and The Fore's text logo.

Four New Year’s resolutions to make a difference

January 16, 2023

Four New Year's resolutions to make a difference  Apparently, there is a key to making your new year's resolutions stick.…

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Join Forefront North West

January 5, 2023

Over the next three years, we want to invest £4m in ideas with the potential to transform society in the…

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Reaching Stage Two of our Funding Process

December 15, 2022

If you’ve made it to Stage Two of our funding round – well done! Stage Two is a chance for…

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Meet our Greater Manchester Green Shoots Grantees

December 1, 2022

Green Shoots is our vision for a new collaborative hub in the North West.   In our Autumn 2022 pilot…

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Meet our Autumn 2022 Grantees

November 28, 2022

This Autumn we're welcoming 12 exceptional small charities and social enterprises into our community of grantees. This cohort are building…

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#ProfitWithPurpose in the Northern Powerhouse

November 14, 2022

This November, we welcomed grantees, change-makers and funders alike to our first flagship event in Manchester. We came in the…

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