News and publications

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Akeela Ahmed and Andy Headley to our board of trustees.

What we’ve learned so far about investing in youth-led change, and what funders all need to do better.

This report captures the features of PHF’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, capturing key areas of learning and the challenges and opportunities going forward.

As the new school year kicks off, Hannah Baker, Primary Literacy Lead for Astrea Academy Trust, highlights the vital role the arts can play in developing creativity in teaching and learning, igniting the imaginations of teachers and pupils and re-connecting school communities in the face of the challenges posed by the pandemic.

Cassie Robinson, Deputy Director of Funding Strategy at The National Lottery Community Fund, welcomes the drive for transformational change.

Peninah Wangari-Jones, Director at the Racial Justice Network, calls for a greater focus on anti-racism and an analysis of the global forces driving displacement.

Dylan Fotoohi, Director of Refugees for Justice, calls for a shared theory of change to support funders and the sector to work more effectively together.

Our updated Theory of Change for the Shared Ground Fund outlines the aspirations of the Shared Ground Fund, our analysis of how positive change might happen, our role in facilitating that change, and the types of work we’re keen to support.

Sophie Ahmad and Shelley Dorrans (PHF learning partners) discuss with Alex Sutton (Head of Programme – Migration) the thinking behind the updated version of the Shared Ground Fund Theory of Change and its significance for colleagues working in the migration sector as well as potential applicants.