INTELLIGENT
Philanthropy
Who are we?
The Considered Ask is a community of investors dedicated to reducing social inequality in the UK.
We take an intelligent approach to philanthropy, using our proprietary Ask Model to rigorously analyse charities’ potential and measure the impact of our investments. We know exactly where our money is going and what difference it’s making.
Our focus
Education
30% of children, or nine in every classroom of 30 pupils, are officially poor.
Source: National Education Union
Training
Approximately 1 in 5 young people are unemployed in the UK. The wider social cost… has been estimated at £28 billion. Source: Youth Employment UK
Counselling
Suicide rates are two to three times higher in the most deprived neighbourhoods compared to the most affluent. Source: Samaritans
Why are we doing this?
The widespread inequality in Britain is irrefutable. But we can change things.
Together.
Everyone deserves the right to learn and be helped to take control of their lives and contribute positively to society.
It’s by focusing on education, training and counselling that we believe we can take the greatest strides towards social equality.
The Ask Analysis Model
Our proprietary Ask Model is formed of 39 data points designed to deliver a rigorous analysis of a charity’s 10 key performance areas, including strategy, culture, impact and innovation.
Investors:
Our ask of you
We’re looking for like-minded philanthropists who are happy to
invest a minimum donation of £100,000 a year for three years.
In return, The Considered Ask commits to:
1. Covering the full costs of running the fund, resulting in every pound of your investment going directly to supporting high-potential charities.
2. Using The Ask Model to provide qualitative and quantitative data every six months that demonstrates where your investment has been spent and how.
3. Offering opportunities to directly support and connect with the charities, should you wish to.
4. Respecting your time by being clear, concise and responsive.
“If others feel compelled to join us on this new giving journey, then the potential to compound our positive impact is quite extraordinary.”
Who we're working with
To date, The Considered Ask has invested in 31 UK charities. Here are some recent examples of our grants:
The Literacy Pirates
Improve the reading, writing and confidence of children who are falling behind in school and who have fewer opportunities.
Improve the reading, writing and confidence of children who are falling behind in school and who have fewer opportunities.
Breaking Barriers
Support people from refugee backgrounds to find stable, meaningful employment.
Support people from refugee backgrounds to find stable, meaningful employment.
No.5
Offer free, confidential, professional counselling and outreach to 11 to 25-year-olds, on a self-referral basis.
Offer free, confidential, professional counselling and outreach to 11 to 25-year-olds, on a self-referral basis.