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News

19 November 2018

Launch of final findings – Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society

This two-year Inquiry has published its final reports into the state and future of civil society in England today.

Independent Inquiry into the future of civil society

22 October 2018

New West Africa grantmaker ISDAO launches first its first call for applications

ISDAO (Sankofa Initiative for West Africa), West Africa’s first activist-led and managed fund for the LGBTI community has launched its first call for applications.

International Development

18 September 2018

Call for expressions of interest: expert legal organisations (closed)

We are pleased to announce the start of a new funding round for our Strengthening the Voluntary Sector programme.

Strengthening Civil Society

12 September 2018

Time to sing! And to bid for a Dementia Inclusive Choir Network in Scotland and its evaluation!

The Life Changes Trust and the Baring Foundation are inviting bids to establish and resource a Dementia Inclusive Choir Network in Scotland and bids for the evaluation of this Choir Network. More below.

New grants towards a sustainable creative ageing sector in Scotland

New grants have been awarded to Luminate, Creative Scotland and the Life Changes Trust.

Invitation to tender: research on the development of arts and older people activity (Closed)

Applications are sought from academic institutions to research and produce a public report on activity in this field in the UK over the last decade.

The Foundation has made its first grants in West Africa to support LBQ women and trans communities

Our new grants will go to support the Initiative Sankofa D’Afrique De L’Ouest (ISDAO), a new regional grantmaker, and to Synergia.

International Development

Southbank Centre announces (B)old: a new festival celebrating age and creativity

The Foundation is delighted be supporting the first creative ageing festival to be held at London's Southbank Centre taking place from 14 to 20 May 2018.

Our joint fund with the Arts Council England awards another £1.5 million to help reduce isolation for older people

The 16 successful organisations from across England will deliver projects that bring together and engage older people in music, dance, literature and the visual arts.

21 February 2018

West Yorkshire Playhouse is producing a unique festival especially for people with dementia

'Every Third Minute' features performances, music and dance, as well as conversations and workshops on arts and dementia.