At a time when most philanthropic funding gravitates toward large, established organisations, this Impact Investor piece highlights the transformative work of The Fore — led by CEO Mary Rose Gunn — in backing grassroots innovators who are too often overlooked. It’s an inspiring look at how venture‑philanthropy and unrestricted funding can unlock high‑impact solutions from small charities with big potential. Read full article here: Finding needles: The venture philanthropy fun

Venture philanthropy continues to gain momentum in the UK — and this latest update shows why. Coverage in TheWealthNet highlights that C Hoare & Co has joined Kester Capital and other private banking institutions in backing The Fore, a venture‑philanthropy fund supporting 12 grassroots UK charities tackling social and environmental challenges. The Fore’s investment‑style approach to grantmaking is helping early‑stage organisations strengthen their impact, build resilience a