Balancing the Scale: How Grantmakers Are Meeting Rising Demand with Limited Resources and the Right Tools

Across the UK, charities are seeing a rise in demand for their services, increasing costs, and tighter funding—from government grants to public donations. Foundations, as shared by our partner the Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF), report being “pulled in every direction,” with some seeing application volumes increase by 30% or more.
While this presents real challenges, it’s also inspiring new ways of working – driving innovation, collaboration, and smarter use of resources to sustain impact.

In our recent webinar in partnership with ACF, we brought together an expert panel of leaders from across the funding landscape to share how they’re adapting – by evolving strategies, streamlining operations, and embracing technology to meet growing needs without compromising on mission.

In the webinar, we explore:

• Smarter workflows for application and assessment to reduce administrative overhead

• Greater transparency and feedback loops to build stronger, more collaborative grantee relationships

• Flexible funding models that foster resilience and innovation

• The expanding role of technology and AI in scaling capacity and driving efficiency

Whether you’re rethinking your grantmaking strategy or looking for practical tools to do more with less, this on-demand webinar offers actionable insights to help you build a more adaptive, efficient, and equitable approach.