The GlobalGiving UK Flex Fund

by GlobalGiving UK
The GlobalGiving UK Flex Fund
The GlobalGiving UK Flex Fund
The GlobalGiving UK Flex Fund
The GlobalGiving UK Flex Fund
The GlobalGiving UK Flex Fund
The GlobalGiving UK Flex Fund
The GlobalGiving UK Flex Fund
The GlobalGiving UK Flex Fund
The GlobalGiving UK Flex Fund
The GlobalGiving UK Flex Fund
The GlobalGiving UK Flex Fund
The GlobalGiving UK Flex Fund

Project Report | Oct 18, 2024
Reflecting on impactful community-led partnerships

By Alex Ritchie | GlobalGiving UK CEO

Photo by Form the Future CIC
Photo by Form the Future CIC

As I reflect on the past year, I’m struck by the strength and perseverance of the communities we have had the privilege to support. In a time of immense financial strain, your partnership with GlobalGiving has enabled us to reach those hit hardest by the cost-of-living crisis alongside countless other challenges across the globe. Each organisation in our network plays a crucial role in supporting those who need it most, and the dedication and hard work behind these efforts are truly inspiring.

In response to the UK’s cost-of-living crisis, GlobalGiving issued 18 grants in two grant rounds in 2023 and 2024 to high impact community-led nonprofits responding to rising community needs during this crisis. With a contribution of approx. £50,000, your donation to our Flex Fund has helped to support several impactful partners, including:

  • Be Enriched has provided healthy, affordable meals through Community Canteens, creating supportive spaces for those facing food insecurity.
  • Generating Genius has enabled Black African and Caribbean students to access crucial educational resources, ensuring they can continue to strive toward successful careers in STEM fields.
  • Central London Samaritans has offered compassionate, round-the-clock emotional support to individuals in crisis, helping people to manage their mental health in these especially difficult times.
  • Rosa is dedicated to supporting initiatives that promote equality and justice for women and girls across the UK.

Beyond the UK, this Fund has also contributed to matching campaigns supporting a range of initiatives addressing critical global issues. These causes include health, education, food security, climate action, racial justice and gender equality, impacting lives in many countries worldwide. Matching funds have amplified donations, creating an even broader impact through local initiatives that address varied community needs.

You may have noticed that the name of this Fund has changed. What was originally called the GlobalGiving UK Innovation Fund is now the GlobalGiving UK Flex Fund—a name that more accurately reflects its purpose. However, while the name has evolved, the Fund’s purpose remains exactly as it always has been: to provide essential, flexible funding to GlobalGiving UK and our vetted nonprofit partners worldwide. This change does not alter donor intent or the Fund's commitment to enabling innovation, responsiveness in the face of challenges, and delivering the most impactful support possible for our partners.

I hope this report offers a glimpse into the incredible work we’re doing together, and I look forward to all that we will continue to achieve as we support communities in building brighter, stronger futures.

With gratitude,

Alex Ritchie

GlobalGiving UK CEO


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Location: London, England - United Kingdom
Project Leader:
Alex Ritchie
London , England United Kingdom

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