We’re delighted to share a new learning report exploring the collective impact of the Place-Based Giving movement over the past 16 years.
What began with the creation of Islington Giving in 2010 has grown into a network of 27 Place-Based Giving schemes across London, Bedford and Manchester. Developed by Cripplegate Foundation alongside local partners in response to the Invisible Islington research, Islington Giving brought together residents, businesses, funders, voluntary organisations and public bodies around a shared commitment to tackling inequality and strengthening community life.
Since then, that approach has spread far beyond Islington. Today, Place-Based Giving schemes are creating new ways for communities, funders and local partners to work together, helping to direct resources where they are needed most and ensuring local people have a stronger voice in shaping the future of their neighbourhoods.
Over the past 16 years, the movement has raised more than £92 million and distributed £69 million to grassroots organisations and community-led solutions, reaching more than 1.2 million people.
The report highlights the role of the many partners who have contributed to this journey, including residents, community organisations, businesses, local authorities, funders and philanthropists. It also reflects the importance of long-term collaboration. What began as a local partnership in Islington has become a growing movement, shaped by the experience, ideas and commitment of communities and partners across multiple places.
This comes at a time of renewed interest in community power, participation and local decision-making. It captures some of what we’ve learned along the way and the potential of working collectively to create lasting, meaningful change.
We hope it will inspire more communities, funders, businesses and public bodies to work together in new ways, building stronger places where everyone feels they belong and has a voice in shaping the future.
