Hannah Large

Mar 5, 2025 | thinknpc.org | Hannah Large |Sarah Denselow |Alex Hayes

Recent years have seen several funders pausing their grant programmes, whether in response to unprecedented numbers of applications, or to carry out strategic review. Some have gone even further and opted to ‘spend down’ their resources. This means disbursing a foundation’s endowment faster than the rate of return on its investments and within a strategically designated timeline.

Aug 15, 2024 | alliancemagazine.org | Hannah Large

The number of young people seeking support for mental health problems has increased rapidly. There’s been a 30 percent rise between April 2021 and January 2024. There’s debate about why: social media, the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns, the existential threat of climate change? But there’s no debate about the strain it’s putting on both young people and the charities that aim to support them. Statutory services are at breaking point. Voluntary services are feeling the pressure.