Governance

The Grantmaking Committee was established to strengthen our grantmaking by providing strategic oversight and ensuring alignment with our 2025–2030 strategy. Made up of trustees and senior staff, the committee meets bi-monthly to review funding proposals, monitor programme effectiveness, and advise on key strategic decisions. This structure supports our commitment to flexible, responsive and impactful funding, helping us respond to emerging needs, build strong partnerships, and contribute to lasting change.

The Clergy and Christian Projects Committee, and the Kindred Committee, are responsible for strategy and grant-making for these grant programmes.

The Finance and General Purposes Committee is responsible for planning, budgeting and performance monitoring, organisational policies, staff remuneration, audit and risk management.

The Governance and Nominations Committee is responsible for ensuring good governance and for overseeing the recruitment of new Trustees.

The Investment Committee is responsible for investment policy, asset allocation and performance monitoring.

Our Grants Policy explains how we will make grants to organisations during the 2025-30 strategy period. It reflects our values and what we’ve learned from funded organisations and other foundations. It also explains how we meet regulatory requirements while remaining flexible and supportive.

We aim to work in a way that is open, accountable and fair. If something goes wrong, we want to know. Our policy, How We Handle Complaints, outlines what you should do if you want to raise a concern or complaint.