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Friends Provident Foundation is an independent charity that makes grants and uses its endowment towards a fair and sustainable economic system that serves people and planet. We connect, fund, support and invest in new thinking to shape a future economy that works for all.


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Charity partners announce winner of the Endowments Investing Challenge

Six UK charitable foundation investors today announced Triodos Investment Management as the winner of the live vote at the Endowments Investing... read more

26.03.2026 • By Friends Provident Foundation

Triodos Investment Management declared winner of the Endowments...

Six UK charitable investors today announced Triodos Investment Management as the winner of the live vote at the Endowments Investing Challenge,... read more

26.03.2026 • By Friends Provident Foundation

Good news for charities as annual Foundation Practice Rating finds that...

The latest Foundation Practice Rating (FPR) report reveals significant progress in UK charitable foundations’ practices in diversity,... read more

18.03.2026 • By Friends Provident Foundation

Endowments Investing Challenge shortlist reflects diverse response to...

The UK charitable foundations and supporting organisations behind the future generations-focused Endowments Investing Challenge today announced... read more

25.02.2026 • By Friends Provident Foundation

Open call for investment proposals for a £50 million portfolio to...

Today (9 October 2025), six UK charitable foundations issued a public invitation to investment service providers: propose a bold portfolio for an... read more

09.10.2025 • By Friends Provident Foundation

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