Carol Mack

Chief Executive @ACFoundations. Chair, Wales Funders Forum & board member Philanthropy Europe Association - @Philea_eu

[Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

Have your say to help shape the Civil Society Covenant!

If you work for a voluntary organisation, share your thoughts with @NCVO and @ACEVO as we reset the relationship between government and this vital sector 👇

https://t.co/IKcaosGhLi

[Carol Mack @CarolJMack]

Productive roundtable with Minister @Steph_Peacock and sector colleagues yesterday exploring how we can catalyse a step change in the amount of giving in the UK - with a strong focus on communities.

More reflections on my LinkedIn post...

[Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

The UK is a world leader in philanthropy

Minister @Steph_Peacock met with leaders from throughout the sector to ensure that the benefits of philanthropy are being felt across the country

[Carol Mack @CarolJMack]

What a privilege to be at No 10 today to hear PM @Keir_Starmer launch a consultation on a new ‘covenant’ between the sector and government, and join a roundtable discussion with @LisaNandy on resetting the relationship between government and civil society #CivilSocietyCovenant

[Carol Mack @CarolJMack]

Sharing my blog exploring whether foundation staff and boards are on the same page when it comes to collaboration - and the vital role of the chair in this, as in so many other things...

[ACF @ACFoundations]

Are foundation staff and boards on the same page when it comes to collaboration?

ACF CEO @CarolJMack reflects on the vital role of the chair in enabling foundations to navigate the potential benefits of, and barriers to #collaboration: https://t.co/FlZuAISfNk

#ACFLeadersForum24

[Carol Mack @CarolJMack]

I’m sure this conversation will be lively… looking forward to it!

[ACF @ACFoundations]

We’re delighted to announce 3 member speakers for the #ACFLeadersForum24!

Sally Byng @BarnwoodTrust, Nezahat Cihan @CripplegateFdn and Josh Cockcroft @EsmeeFairbairn will explore the hot topics for foundations in our afternoon plenary session.

Tickets: https://t.co/xAlqwaniz4

[Carol Mack @CarolJMack]

Excited to share @ACFoundations new #FoundationsInFocus insight paper, examining how foundations navigated 2022-23.

A big thank you goes to the 37 foundations who contributed their insights - well worth a read for foundations and foundation watchers alike

[ACF @ACFoundations]

📢 New report! Foundations in Focus adds context to the 2022-23 data on @360Giving's #UKGrantmaking platform, offering valuable insights into how #foundations navigated a year of political, social, and economic challenges. Thanks to @PearsFoundation.

https://t.co/MNhuwWekw4

[Carol Mack @CarolJMack]

Thoughtful piece from @FT on funder collaboration with words of wisdom from @ACFoundations' very own @HebdenJim

And if the article inspires you to seek collaboration partners, @FunderHub has 100+ opportunities for funders to work together on a wide range of issues across the UK

[Carol Mack @CarolJMack]

Great to be in Cardiff & hear from @BCTWales on community responses to cost of living crisis; @TNLComFund on its UK Fund; the @CICRegulator on its work; and members from across Wales and beyond sharing insights on what they are seeing.
Thanks all & to @Mynytho for organising

[The Joseph Rank Trust @JosephRankTrust]

Attending a meeting of the Wales Funders Forum in Cardiff. Hosted by ⁦@ButetownCentre⁩ and chaired by ⁦@CarolJMack⁩ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[Carol Mack @CarolJMack]

Really great session from @NPCthinks this am with MP @jogideon and @samuelkasumu on Conservative thinking on civil society - this tweet chain is well worth a read

[NPC @NPCthinks]

With the party preparing ideas for the election, what’s next for Conservative thinking on civil society?

We’re starting our event this morning with @jogideon @samuelkasumu

Follow on #NPCevents

[Carol Mack @CarolJMack]

Wide ranging and positive discussion with Shadow Minister @LilianGreenwood at Civil Society Group this morning nicely captured by @SaskiaAlice of @NCVO in this thread. No question barred (or dodged!)

[Saskia Konynenburg @SaskiaAlice]

Was great to meet with @LilianGreenwood today as part of the Civil Society Group.

Here’s some insight’s from our chat…👇

1. She has a BIG issue with the words ‘third sector’.

“The word third shows you’re someway down the list. You’re really not an afterthought.”

[Third Sector @ThirdSector]

“Voluntary organisations, faith communities, social enterprise and philanthropic foundations are part of the engine that can drive economic growth, community regeneration, societal and environmental change” https://t.co/1z1btMRUAX

[Roberta Fusco @RobertaCFusco]

At @ProBonoEcon Civil Society & Labour Summit @JaneIdeCEO for @ACEVO has 3 key asks:
- invest in the relationship;
- see us an expert partner , “we’re not the emergency plumber”
- protect the value of campaigning
#PBEevents

[Kate Markey @kate_markey]

#pbeevents "No government has really cracked philanthropy" (Absolutely!) @NeilHeslop64 Philanthropy shouldn't replace, but it can support to tackle major issues. @London_cf @UKCF_tweets #philanthropy #charity

[Ruth Marks @ruths_marks]

Breaking down barriers by making meaningful connections and engaging early and for the long term. Good session #PBEevents & useful to participate in this event with @scvotweet @NAVCA @ACFoundations @NCVO @ACEVO @Caf at the Labour & Civil Society

[Hyphen8 @teamHyphen8]

Check out this insightful blog "What's in store for 2024" by Carol Mack, CEO of @ACFoundations. Mack discusses the #GeneralElection, #ClimateChange, increased demand for #Giving, and #AI. Dive in here 👉 https://t.co/tmjI3wuriQ

[Paul Streets @PaulStreets_]

@ThangamMP ‘Invest in the relationship’
‘Trust us as Expert Partner’
‘Hear & encourage our Voice’
Says @JaneIdeCEO @acevo with @thangamMP
#PBEevents @LBFEW

[PBE @ProBonoEcon]

CEO @Caf @NeilHeslop64 makes the point that civil society shouldn't be doing the work of government. Speaks about the importance of philanthropy and gives the eg of Australia where they've committed to doubling the level of philanthropy.

[Carol Mack @CarolJMack]

Closing remarks to civil society: thank you, we need you, and we’re with you. Today is the start and not the story

[Carol Mack @CarolJMack]

Wrapping up the Labour and civil society summit, shadow charities minister @LilianGreenwood cites philanthropic foundations as one of the essential parts of the engine to drive renewal and change #PBEevents

[NCVO @NCVO]

The final panel discussion of the day at @UKLabour Civil Society Summit on how we break down barriers and spread opportunity for all with @bphillipsonMP. Strong local community knowledge and vast experiencing in supporting young people means charities can play a big role here!