Values
Collaboration and connection
We believe in the power of working together to achieve a greater impact. Our aspiration is to capitalise on the connections between the different areas of our grant-making and to build communities that share a common interest. This is about how we work across our team internally and how we connect partners and allies externally. To achieve this, we cultivate awareness and develop deep knowledge of the fields in which we operate.
Trust
Trust is at the heart of strong relationships. It is hard won and can be easily lost. With trust comes the possibility of collaboration. Without it, the power dynamic between funder and funded can undermine progress towards social change. To build trust we focus on delivering our commitments, and on being resilient and consistent over the long term.
Openness
Openness is key to building trust and enabling collaboration. We want our processes to be as straightforward and transparent as possible, and we are committed to sharing our data clearly. We welcome feedback and will change the way we work if it is undermining the quality of the relationships we want to create. And we communicate honestly, learning from mistakes and celebrating what works.
Thoughtfulness
Every decision we take has an impact on someone, so we strive to think about others with kindness. We want to be attentive and careful in exercising judgement and to create the time and space for deep conversations and learning. Being flexible and responsive to the needs of those we fund is critical if we are to demonstrate a thoughtful approach.