The Paul Hamlyn Foundation has published a review of its grantmaking which summarises the progress it has made since the launch of a new strategy in 2015.
The review was initially produced for internal use but the grantmaker has decided to share it “with others who may be interested in our learning”.
PHF has six strategic priorities and has now analysed the number of applications and grants awarded to identify ways it could improve.
The review reveals that in 2016/17 PHF awarded 216 grants totalling £18.1m. It declined 749 applications.
Tom Wylie, trustee and chair of PHF’s evidence and learning advisory group, said: “The analysis and insights in this report will help PHF to understand how we can work more effectively with grantees and other partners to make a difference to people’s lives. I am pleased to chair the advisory group that we set up to help PHF and others develop good practice in the use of evidence and learning, so that together we can improve the ways in which we work.”
Jane Steele, director of evidence and learning, added: “We have much more to learn as the work of grantees, partners and PHF continues to develop. As more data becomes available, we will continue to analyse and share our learning and next steps, and welcome people’s feedback and comments on this.”
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