Across London and beyond, we’ve seen funders, civil society and grassroots groups navigate uncertainty, seize opportunities and tackle challenges with creativity, care and collaboration. From community-led climate action to new models of local leadership and cross-sector partnerships, there’s a growing movement of people working together to shape a fairer, stronger, greener future.
The conference will explore what it looks like to act as a collective, cross-sector force for change. We’ll hear how funders are standing alongside the communities we support, not just in moments of crisis, but in the long-term work of building a fairer, more inclusive future. Throughout the day, we'll hear about the practical steps funders and changemakers are taking in London and beyond, learn from the tried and tested as well as emerging ideas, and together with London Funders’ members, explore our longer-term aspirations to drive change into the future.
During the day, we’ll explore four key themes:
- What the devolution reforms mean for London’s next chapter: we’ll explore what London has to offer in a new era of devolution and how we can respond as a movement of funders to the current challenges and opportunities for the capital.
- Learning from and with London’s grassroots: spotlighting the leadership, creativity and resilience of community-led work across the capital.
- London as a global city: drawing inspiration from other cities around the world, and reflecting on what London can learn and share in return.
- A new era for collaboration: exploring how we can work more effectively together across sectors, systems and geographies to meet the scale of the moment.
We’ll be joined by changemakers, funders and charities from London, the UK and beyond who are leading the way - building power, leadership and reimagining what’s possible. Together, we’ll explore how funders can act with urgency and unity to support the people and movements shaping a better future.
Please note this event is open exclusively to London Funders' members, and tickets are provisionally limited to one representative per member organisation. If you are not yet a member and are interested in finding out more, please email our Membership Manager, Nasyah, at nasyah.bandoh@londonfunders.org.uk