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Foundation Practice Rating (FPR)
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The Foundation Practice Rating (FPR) is a project initiated by diverse UK foundations to enhance practices of all UK charitable foundations in terms of diversity, accountability, and transparency.

https://foundationpracticerating.org.uk
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Thanks to everyone who attended our recent online info sessions. If you missed them, you can:
- watch the recording - foundationpracticerating.org.uk/past-webinars/
- read the Q&A - foundationpracticerating.org.uk/past-webinar...
Foundation Practice Rating
Recording of an information session held in November 2025 for the Year Five cohort of the Foundation Practice Rating and others interested in the initiative.
foundationpracticerating.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
fpracticerating.bsky.social
The latest blog post on the Foundation Practice Rating website - looking at what we mean by a Trustee recruitment policy, with an example of what good can look like from John Ellerman Foundation.
Caroline Fiennes (@carolinefiennes.bsky.social)
The Foundation Practice Rating's criteria include whether a foundation has a trustee recruitment policy. This little article clarifies what we mean by that, and why 1-2 sentences in an annual report don't suffice.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
fpracticerating.bsky.social
"...but the current state-of-the-art AI technology is prone to some errors." says Google CEO Sundar Pichai in a BBC interview. This is why we don't currently use AI to gather data about foundations. More in our blog post: foundationpracticerating.org.uk/why-we-do-no...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, Google boss tells BBC
Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
fpracticerating.bsky.social
Positive news about improving trustee diversity, though the need for further progress is noted: acf.org.uk/acf/ACF/Blog.... This mirrors our results where diversity has been the weakest domain. If you want to make progress on your practices on diversity, ACF has resources: acf.org.uk/ACF/Research...
CEO blog | Seven years on: benchmarking progress in foundation board diversity
ACF’s chief executive, Carol Mack, highlights the continuing need for more diverse, inclusive and representative boards across the foundation sector.
acf.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
fpracticerating.bsky.social
Join us on Thursday for your chance to find out more about the Foundation Practice Rating and to ask @carolinefiennes.bsky.social and Danielle Walker-Palmour your questions about the initiative. Join us at midday on Thursday 23 October. Register today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/foundation...
Foundation Practice Rating Webinar
These webinars are for people who are interested in the Foundation Practice Rating.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:34 AM
fpracticerating.bsky.social
Join us on 23 October (12 noon) or 5 November (12 noon) for one of our webinars on this year’s Foundation Practice Rating. Familiarise yourself with our aims and approach and ask any questions you have. Register today:
Foundation Practice Rating webinars
Two webinars to explore and help familiarise foundations with the aims and approach of the Foundation Practice Rating.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
fpracticerating.bsky.social
Accuracy is essential to the Foundation Practice Rating. Plausible but incorrect answers generated by AI are not adequate. Find out more about why we don’t use AI for our research in this blog post by @carolinefiennes.bsky.social: foundationpracticerating.org.uk/why-we-do-no...
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October 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
fpracticerating.bsky.social
Today's your last chance to opt-in to Year Five of the Foundation Practice Rating. The £1,200 fee (incl. VAT) covers the research and analysis needed. Contact us for more info: enquiries@friendsprovidentfoundation.org.uk
#FPR #Foundations #Diversity #Accountability #Transparency
September 30, 2025 at 9:09 AM
fpracticerating.bsky.social
New feature on the Foundation Practice Rating written by Director of @fprovfoundation.bsky.social, Danielle Walker-Palmour for @civilsociety.bsky.social.

Read the article here ➡️ www.civilsociety.co.uk/governance/f...

#FPR #Diversity #Accountability #Transparency
Finding facts on funders
UK grantmakers are becoming more transparent and accountable, but their performance on diversity remains disappointing, says Danielle Walker Palmour...
www.civilsociety.co.uk
May 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
fpracticerating.bsky.social
If you weren't able to catch the live event for the Foundation Practice Rating Year 4, don't worry, you can still watch it back.

The full presentation deck is available to download, and a recording is available via our website ➡️

foundationpracticerating.org.uk/cohort-2024-...
Foundation Practice Rating 2025 Year 4 Launch Presentation - Foundation Practice Rating
foundationpracticerating.org.uk
April 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
fpracticerating.bsky.social
🗣️ Missed the launch of the Foundation Practice Rating Year 4 report? No worries - you can catch up!

The full deck is available for download, and you can watch a recording here: lnkd.in/eERX6DTe

#FoundationPracticeRating #FPR #Diversity #Accountability #Transparency
March 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
fpracticerating.bsky.social
🗣️ We want to hear from you and would appreciate your feedback for us to evaluate ahead of next year's Foundation Practice Rating.

Please share your thoughts and take part in our consultation here ⬇️

www.surveymonkey.com/r/FPRconsult...

#FPR #Diversity #Accountability #Transparency
FPR YEAR FIVE PUBLIC CONSULTATION (2025/26)
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March 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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ACF’s Head of Practice Jim Cooke considers how the FPR aligns with @acf.org.uk's Stronger Foundations framework, and explores some of the ways foundations can strengthen their practices in this new blog:

acf.org.uk/ACF/Blog/202...

#Diversity #Accountability #Transparency
How can foundations build their diversity, accountability and transparency?
As the Foundation Practice Rating publishes its latest findings, ACF's Jim Cooke considers how this independent initiative aligns with ACF's own Stronger Foundations framework, and explores some of th...
acf.org.uk
March 20, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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The AHF was assessed as part of this year’s @fpracticerating.bsky.social Report, which assesses UK foundations on their approaches to diversity, accountability and transparency. You can find the ratings and report here: ⬇️
foundationpracticerating.org.uk/cohort-resul...
Cohort Results 2024 / 2025 - Foundation Practice Rating
foundationpracticerating.org.uk
March 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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ukcf.bsky.social
🔎😍 We're thrilled that the latest Foundation Practice Rating assessment has highlighted the strong overall performance of community foundations across the UK in accountability, transparency and diversity.

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March 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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According to the annual @fpracticerating.bsky.social 2024-25 report, none of the 100 foundations it assessed scored an A for its diversity practices. By comparison, more than half scored an A on transparency.
Charitable foundations continue to lack diversity initiatives, report shows
www.civilsociety.co.uk
March 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
fpracticerating.bsky.social
🗣️ We invite all foundations to make #ThreeCommitments to improve their practices on diversity, accountability and transparency.
March 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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The Foundation Practice Rating objectively rates 100 UK-based grant-making foundations (including City Bridge Foundation) in three key areas: Diversity, Accountability, and Transparency - inspiring positive change within the sector.

Check out their latest report & learn more ⬇️
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March 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
fpracticerating.bsky.social
🗣️ We invite you to provide feedback on the Foundation Practice Rating.

Answer the survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/FPRconsult...

#Diversity #Accountability #Transparency
FPR YEAR FIVE PUBLIC CONSULTATION (2025/26)
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
www.surveymonkey.com
March 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
fpracticerating.bsky.social
🗣️ The annual Foundation Practice Rating (FPR) report into the performance of charitable foundations is now available.

Download the report here: foundationpracticerating.org.uk/cohort-resul...

#Diversity #Accountability #Transparency
Home - Foundation Practice Rating
Find out more about the Foundation Practice Rating, an initiative started by a group of charitable foundations whose aim is to improve practices on three domains: Diversity, Accountability and Transpa...
foundationpracticerating.org.uk
March 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Foundation Practice Rating assesses foundations on diversity, accountability, + transparency. Get your ticket for the @fpracticerating.bsky.social Yr 4 Report launch today 2-3. Open to all charitable foundations + trusts + anyone keen on improving practices. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/foundation...
Foundation Practice Rating Report Launch 2024-25
Join us for the online launch of the Foundation Practice Rating Report 2024-25 on 13 March 2025 at 14:00 via Zoom
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March 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Join us & take part in the #ThreeCommitments Campaign and elevate foundations through #Diversity #Accountability and #Transparency.

Find out more ⬇️

foundationpracticerating.org.uk/three-commit...
Join us & take part in the Three Commitments Campaign and elevate foundations through Diversity Accountability and Transparency. Find out more via our website.
March 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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The Foundation Practice Rating is a system that assesses foundation practices in relation to diversity, accountability, transparency. Join us for the launch of our fourth report!

🎟 Get your ticket ⬇️

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/foundation...

#Events #FPR #Diversity #Accountability #Transparency
Foundation Practice Rating Report Launch 2024-25
Join us for the online launch of the Foundation Practice Rating Report 2024-25 on 13 March 2025 at 14:00 via Zoom
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March 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The Three Commitments campaign enables foundations to lead by example and inspire positive change within the grant-making sector by committing to three changes they would like to make.
The Three Commitments campaign enables foundations to lead by example and inspire positive change within the grant-making sector by committing to three changes they would like to make.
March 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
fpracticerating.bsky.social
Common questions about the Foundation Practice Rating;

❓ Which foundations are covered?
❓Are there any exemptions to the criteria?
❓ Is this an index or a ranking?

For a full list of FAQ's, head to our website: foundationpracticerating.org.uk

#Diversity #Accountability #Transparency
Home - Foundation Practice Rating
Find out more about the Foundation Practice Rating, an initiative started by a group of charitable foundations whose aim is to improve practices on three domains: Diversity, Accountability and Transpa...
foundationpracticerating.org.uk
February 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM