THE ASK
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.

PURPOSE

IMPACT

STRATEGY

FINANCE

LEADERSHIP

PURPOSE

IMPACT

STRATEGY

FINANCE

LEADERSHIP

This is a unique way of identifying and assessing high potential charities to enable us to support them as effectively as possible with our philanthropy.

This approach allows us to: 

1.

Analyse

Analyse charities' potential and make consistent, informed decisions about funding

2.

Identify

Identify areas where we can add value by bringing in extra expertise or resource

3.

Measure

Measure the impact of our investments

4.

Track

Track progress carefully through regular updates and reports

We take an intelligent approach to philanthropy, using our proprietary Ask Model to rigorously analyse charities’ potential and measure the impact of our investments.

To date, we have researched over 1,092 organisations and awarded grants to 41 charities, to a value of £3.8 million.

The Ask Model is at the heart of our evaluation process. It involves a rigorous assessment of each charity’s performance across 39 data points and 10 key performance indicators. This allows us to understand a charity’s potential, and make informed funding decisions forged by stronger relationships with our partners.

1,092

Charities researched to-date

41

Charities invested in

£3.8m

grants awarded in total

£522k

Project delivery

The detail

£522k

Project delivery

£188k

Piloting new work

The detail

£188k

Piloting new work

£242k

Consultant-led projects

The detail

£242k

Consultant-led projects

£1.25m

Unrestricted

The detail

£1.25m

Unrestricted

£1.6m

Staffing

The detail

£1.6m

Staffing

Before I did the Future Frontiers programme I didn’t really know what I was going to do with myself after GCSEs. Now I have a more solid knowledge of what I want to do after GCSEs, and I feel a lot more motivated at school.

Jess - Future Frontiere learner
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