We believe that all funders have a role to play in keeping the communities they support safe.
Join our growing network today!
FSC is a unique network for philanthropic funders where you can share, learn, and access support from experts and peers alike. We believe funders have a unique potential to make organisations safer through their grant-making. We walk alongside funders on their safeguarding journey, helping them to implement practices that make their organisation and the organisations they fund safer.
FSC provides invaluable advice and support for all our safeguarding needs. They bring impressive knowledge and experience of safeguarding, including current state of play, practical guidance, and an impressive network.Sally Burnheim, Deputy Director, Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children
FSC is the only philanthropic support organisation dedicated to safeguarding.
We create spaces where funders can share learning and provide bespoke technical support to improve safeguarding practice in grant-making organisations and in the organisations they fund.
Our members benefit from:
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- Resource Library: Curated manuals, research, safeguarding guidance, and good practice examples of funder policies. Visit our Resources page to preview a selection of our publication.
- Member-only Newsletter: Updates on sector news, events and safeguarding resources.
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- Peer Learning Circles: In-person and online sessions to connect with safeguarding leads from other member organisations.
- Online Community: A member-only space to engage in dialogue, post questions, and receive updates from peers.
- Webinars: Expert led webinars and discussions on safeguarding in grant-making organisations.
- Discounted training: Priority access to Funder Safeguarding Collaborative training courses at a discounted rate.
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- Safeguarding clinics: A supportive environment to discuss safeguarding queries, concerns and ideas with a member of the FSC team.
- Technical support: Expert support, tailored to your needs and ranging from Trustee training to reviewing safeguarding in your grant-making processes.
Safeguarding resources for funders
FSC is helping to build agreement around what works and the robust evidence base Funders need to improve practices and achieve positive societal impact. Our CONNECT and SUPPORT members have access to a resource library, specifically tailored to the needs of grant-making organisations. Below you can find some examples of resources that our team have produced.
Safeguarding and Participatory Grantmaking: an essential guide for funders
Do No Harm: a safeguarding roadmap for community foundations
FSC Landscape Analysis USA 2024
Contact us if you have any questions or would like to know more about membership.
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