‘This program is the best I’ve participated in, it brings together theory and practice so brilliantly and gets you exposed to the hot topics in philanthropy. This programme has encouraged me to continue promoting change in the sector. I wholeheartedly recommend it!’

‘This program is the best I’ve participated in, it brings together theory and practice so brilliantly and gets you exposed to the hot topics in philanthropy. This program has encouraged me to continue promoting change in the sector. I wholeheartedly recommend it!’

‘It was very hard for me to pick favourite sessions as I found them all very useful and interesting in different ways. The mix of topics, content and speakers worked really well.’

‘It’s helped me a lot to not get bogged down in the day-to-day and think more about what being a better funder looks like, and how to actually do it.’

‘The Grant Givers Programme has encouraged me to think outside of the box and apply a different perspective to grant-making. The thematic sessions have challenged my thinking and inspired me to apply new ways of working in my day-to-day role.’

‘The programme has really helped me to step back from the day job and reflect on what good grant-making practice really looks like. It is very refreshing to have the chance to hear different perspectives from expert speakers, and to debate the issues with a group of peers from other organisations.’

“Co-op Foundation is a part of the proud alumni of the Grant Givers Programme. As a newly appointed interim Head of Funding and Partnerships at the time, I was the first to go through whilst we recruited new team members. It was great timing, as it opened my mind to new concepts and the potential for a different, better way to do philanthropy. Now our whole team has gone through the programme and we have also been lucky enough to appoint a 2027 Associate on a permanent basis. Ten Years’ Time has helped our team to evolve our thinking and ways of working, alongside IVAR’s open and trusting community. We set out in our new strategy Building Communities of the Future Together all the ways we commit to being a better funder: longer term, unrestricted funding and involving young people in our governance and funding delivery. We aren’t there yet, but continue to learn and challenge ourselves in much the same way as the Grant Givers’ Programme did. For any grant making organisation seeking to learn about how the funding landscape is changing, Ten Years’ Time and the Grant Givers’ Programme is a great place to start.”

Louise Snelders, Co-Op Foundation

“Ten Years’ Time’s Grant Givers’ Programme was an absolute game-changer for me, and I’m still in touch with the fabulous gang of grant-makers who were in my cohort in Autumn ‘21. We met today to talk AI, recruitment, salaries vs benefits, pro bono support and everything in between. It’s a brilliant support network that ensures I keep learning, and I’d recommend the programme to anyone looking to expand their thinking and grow in confidence.”

Ali Fletcher, BBC Children in Need

“Our learning about racial justice and lived experience, especially in the context of our work, is so important to continue to come back to as often as we can, and when this is in a thought-provoking but supportive environment, so much the better.”

Racial Justice Training Session Participant

“Our learning about racial justice and lived experience, especially in the context of our work, is so important to continue to come back to as often as we can, and when this is in a thought-provoking but supportive environment, so much the better.”

Racial Justice Training Session Participant