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Friends Provident Foundation

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Friends Provident Foundation is an endowed, independent charity exploring how money, financial systems and the economy can better serve society. friendsprovidentfoundation.org

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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
We're a longstanding investor in @ethexuk.bsky.social work to make positive impact investment more accessible. Their latest impact review shows how over £135 million has been directed into climate and social impact. Find out more: www.ethex.org.uk/ethex-impact... #ImpactInvesting #CommunityFinance
Ethex logo with words 'Impact review 24/25' underneath. Illustration of the Earth with the words 'make money do good' underneath in a smile shape. Text reads: £135 million raised for positive impact. That's bound to make you smile.
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
When we involved a panel of young people in the Endowments Investing Challenge, it was a learning experience for everyone involved. Charlie's blog post reflects on his learning from the process and this short video offers reflections from the Future Generations Panel. #ImpactInvesting #YouthVoice
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
After an incredible day at the Endowments Investing Challenge event yesterday, we have a People's Choice winner...https://endowmentsinvestingchallenge.com/triodos-investment-management-declared-winner-of-the-endowments-investing-challenge/
The Future Generations Panel presenting their recommendation at the Endowments Investing Challenge event. Left to right: Viktoria, Lok-Yi, May, Jayden, Seth-Jesse and Izzy.
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Please say hello to Caroline Taylor, our new Chair of Trustees, and Priya Gupta, our new Chair of Resources Committee. Find out more about their support for FPF so far and their new roles: friendsprovidentfoundation.org/introducing-...
Blue background with Friends Provident Foundation logo. Includes a headshot of Caroline smiling to camera in front a neutral background. Text reads: Meet Caroline (Caroline Taylor). Blue background with Friends Provident Foundation logo. Includes a headshot of Priya smiling to camera in front a neutral background. Text reads: Meet Priya (Priya Gupta). Photography credit: April Alexander.
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
This festive season we hope you find moments of joy and rest. Next year we'll be convening and sharing with our conference and Endowments Investing Challenge (EIC). As we head towards 2026, it feels fitting to reshare the Future Generations Panel’s vision for the EIC. Season’s greetings from us all.
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Are you planning to submit an investment proposal for the Endowments Investing Challenge? The deadline is fast approaching. You have until 11:59pm (UK time) on Fri 19 December to submit your proposal: endowmentsinvestingchallenge.com/request-for-....
Dark blue background. Logo text reads: Endowments Investing Challenge. Yellow countdown image with the number 7 in it to represent 7 days left until deadline. Web URL: endowmentsinvestingchallenge.com
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
This #TrusteesWeek, we're thanking our remarkable Trustees. Their skills, expertise, and passion help us challenge our thinking and ways of working to make real progress towards a fair and sustainable economy. Thank you Abe, Ann, Caroline, Kathleen, Natalie, Paul, Priya, Sim, Stephanie & Stephen.
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
It’s time to transform the investment system. With the Endowments Investing Challenge we’re raising the voices normally excluded to drive the creation of an ambitious portfolio for an investment of up to £50m. Download the RFP: www.endowmentsinvestingchallenge.com/request-for-proposals.
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
We’re supporting ventures that improve pay, prospects, power, and wellbeing for workers across the UK, by investing in Resolution Ventures WorkerTech Fund. Find out how the fund will drive innovation that uses technology to improve the lives of workers: friendsprovidentfoundation.org/friends-prov...
Blue background with Friends Provident Foundation logo and small pale blue and green triangles. Text is a quote that says "Good pay and secure employment and cornerstones of a fair economy. We're proud to support the WorkerTech Fund." James Anthony, Social Investment Portfolio Manager.
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Interested in becoming a Trustee? Join our final info session and find out how you can help create a fairer economy: - Tuesday 9 Sept, 1pm - Register online: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/being-a-tr... - Make your Trustee application by 9am on Mon 29 Sept: friendsprovidentfoundation.org/trustee-recr...
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Aged 18–25? Want to help shape an exciting public process exploring how charitable foundations invest for future generations? Our short survey closes this Sunday 7 Sept. www.surveymonkey.com/r/CMNN9LK Respondents have a chance win a £50 voucher! Please share so more young people can have a say.
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Can you help guide our programmes of giving and investment and help us build a fair and sustainable economy in the UK? Find out more about applying to become a Trustee: friendsprovidentfoundation.org/trustee-recr... Deadline: 9am Monday 29 September 2025.
Blue background with FPF logo. Text is a quote and reads: “Being a trustee … [allowed] me to channel my frustration and grief at the current mainstream economic systems into hope and action. It is exciting and inspiring ... to be part of an organisation that is genuinely working to question the way it does things, open to feedback, open to learning and open to change.” Aphra Sklair, Trustee 2015-2024
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Do you want to be part of the “ripple effect” and help change the way that investments are made to improve the economy so it’s fairer and more sustainable? Then apply to join our Board of Trustees. - Apply by 9am on Monday 29 September: friendsprovidentfoundation.org/trustee-recr...
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Exploring this question is central to our work. If it interests you too, consider becoming a Trustee. Join our info session tomorrow, Tuesday 5 August 12 noon, to find out more: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/being-a-tr... Apply by 9am on Monday 29 September: friendsprovidentfoundation.org/trustee-recr...
Blue background with Friends Provident Foundation logo. Text reads: Does a successful economy mean increasing inequality and environmental damage?
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Closing soon - deadline 9am on 28 July 2025. Exciting paid opportunity for young adults (aged 18–25) to join the Future Generations Panel for a collaborative investing project. Find out more and apply – friendsprovidentfoundation.org/future-gener...
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of @360giving.org, Danielle Walker-Palmour, our Director and co-creator of @fpracticerating.bsky.social, is one of ten people reflecting on the first decade of open grants data in the UK ⬇️ lnkd.in/e3brShwm
Photo of Danielle Walker Palmour. Text is a quote from Danielle and reads: "Power shapes the information funders collect, share, or withhold in grantmaking. For decades, funders have held most of this control. Ten years ago, 360Giving was launched to rebalance this dynamic by creating a transparent data standard for grantmakers." Danielle Walker Palmour, Director at Friends Provident Foundation, Co-Creator of the Foundation Practice Rating.
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
“We’re launching a new strand of our programme, experimenting with a fresh approach to grantmaking and a new style of application process.”
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
We’re hiring! Two great roles in our York-based team: 📌 Grants Manager – support amazing orgs building a better economy 📌 Comms Manager – lead our comms & share the impact of our work Visit our website to find out more ⬇️ friendsprovidentfoundation.org/opportunities/
We’re hiring! Two great roles in our York-based team:

📌 Grants Manager – support amazing orgs building a better economy
📌 Comms Manager – lead our comms & share the impact of our work

Visit our website to find out more.
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
At its core, the financial system should exist to distribute resources efficiently and fairly, supporting the wider economy and society. But over time, it has drifted from this purpose—operating in ways that concentrate wealth and power while distancing itself from the real economy.
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
🗣️ New Funding Strand - Transforming Financial Systems. If you are working to reshape the financial system and drive systemic change, we invite you to apply. Applications are now open.
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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
🗣️ Applications Now Open – Transforming Financial Systems The financial system is the foundation of our economy, yet much of its operation is hidden from view. Instead of allocating resources to meet economic and social needs, it has become increasingly detached- serving itself rather than society.
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