by Alexandra Padilha | Jan 18, 2022 | Blog, Diversity, News
As part of the Connect Fund evaluation, Niamh Goggin, our Evaluation and Learning Partner, looks back at five projects funded by the Fund and their journey towards strengthening Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the UK social investment sector. While EDI is...
by Alexandra Padilha | Sep 20, 2021 | News
Today the Connect Fund has announced the four programme areas it will focus on until it closes in March 2024. • Equality, diversity and inclusion • Post-Covid 19 recovery, research and development • Market building support through peer networks • Challenge funds In...
by Alexandra Padilha | Feb 16, 2021 | Blog
Equality Impact Investing Project launches new course for social impact investors The case for social investors to step up action on inequality has never been stronger as we see COVID 19 not only expose, but exacerbate, deep-rooted and systemic inequalities. By...
by Alexandra Padilha | May 19, 2020 | News
The Connect Fund’s Manager, Jessica Brown, will be taking up a new post as Grant Director for the Trusthouse Charitable Foundation in June. The Foundation will be managed by the Centre for Social Justice. This is an independent trust of the Trusthouse Forte hotel...
by Alexandra Padilha | Mar 30, 2020 | News
The Covid-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented challenge for civil society. The Connect Fund at the Barrow Cadbury Trust, in partnership with Access – The Foundation for Social Investment has been focused on how best to respond to the situation. Our priority is to...
