Through bringing together funders of all sizes, we’re collectively working to identify the greatest opportunities and challenges of using AI - within Trusts and Foundations’ own practices; within civil society organisations, and the role of the sector in ensuring inclusive and just impact of AI on society.
The group will collectively discuss and determine which of the highest change areas need priority action - and will work together to shape recommendations, solutions and plans of action. The group will also share experiences of charities’ engagement with AI to date, with a view to helping grantees become more confident in using, or responding to the use of AI tools and approaches. With the support of our partners at IVAR, the learning from the group feeds into the development of Open and Trusting use of AI in grantmaking.
The group meets online for two hours every six to eight weeks; the invitation is open to any UK funder, of any size, and spaces are not limited: more than one person per organisation is welcome to participate.
Dates and times for meetings are scheduled collaboratively with the group well in advance. Between meetings, members receive newsletters with updates and useful resources - and also have access to a shared Notion hub, which is updated regularly.
For more information about the AI for Grantmakers peer group, watch this introductory session (recorded in March 2025), read this three-perspective blog (published in November 2025) or take a look at Dan Sutch's overview on the Funders Collaborative Hub (written in March 2026).
The next meeting will take place on 1st July 2026, from 1-3pm; to register your interest in joining this (and / or future meetings), please fill in this short form. Participation is free.