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Investors challenge asset managers to prioritise needs of future generations - Friends Provident Foundation

Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 26d

Other investors in the new fund, which has a total target of £9 million, include: bsky.app/profile/resf... bsky.app/profile/jrf-... bsky.app/profile/ufit...

Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 26d

We’re supporting ventures that improve pay, prospects, power, and wellbeing for workers across the UK, by investing in Resolution Ventures WorkerTech Fund. Find out how the fund will drive innovation that uses technology to improve the lives of workers: friendsprovidentfoundation.org/friends-prov...

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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 29d

Follow us and our partners to stay up-to-date: @childrenssociety.bsky.social @jrf-uk.bsky.social
@vivensa.bsky.social @shareaction.bsky.social

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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · 29d

For the 2026 Endowments Investing Challenge, we’re working with young adults to ensure the investment industry takes their experiences into account when developing a new portfolio for us and partners to invest in. Read more: friendsprovidentfoundation.org/investors-ch... #ImpactInvesting #YouthVoice

A group of leading UK foundations has come together to launch the Endowments Investing Challenge, with an investment mandate in the tens of millions available.

Proud to be part of the Endowments Investing Challenge - Vivensa Foundation

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Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · Sep 10

We have joined the Endowments Investing Challenge, working alongside partners including @blagravetrust.bsky.social, @childrenssociety.bsky.social, @fprovfoundation.bsky.social and @jrf-uk.bsky.social. Read the full story here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/proud-t...
#ImpactInvesting
#YouthVoice

A group of leading UK charitable foundations have launched the Endowments Investing Challenge, and we are taking part.

vivensafoundation.org.uk

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ShareAction @shareaction.bsky.social · Sep 8

A group of asset owners are working with an advisory group of young adults, calling on the investment industry to put the needs of future generations first.

Read more about the campaign ⏬

friendsprovidentfoundation.org/investors-ch...

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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 5

Interested in becoming a Trustee? Join our final info session and find out how you can help create a fairer economy:
- Tuesday 9 Sept, 1pm
- Register online: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/being-a-tr...
- Make your Trustee application by 9am on Mon 29 Sept: friendsprovidentfoundation.org/trustee-recr...

Dark blue background with overlapping white and bright blue boxes. Text reads: Trustee recruitment - online information session. 1pm on Tuesday 9 September

Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 4

We're delighted to be working with partners including @childrenssociety.bsky.social @jrf-uk.bsky.social @vivensa.bsky.social and @shareaction.bsky.social

Investors challenge asset managers to prioritise needs of future generations - Friends Provident Foundation

Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 4

We're proud to be part of the 2026 Endowments Investing Challenge and we’re calling on the investment industry to create a new portfolio that puts future generations first. Find out more: friendsprovidentfoundation.org/investors-ch...
#ImpactInvesting #YouthVoice

A group of leading UK foundations has come together to launch the Endowments Investing Challenge, with an investment mandate in the tens of millions available.

@childrenssociety.bsky.social @jrf-uk.bsky.social @vivensa.bsky.social @shareaction.bsky.social

Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 3

Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 3

Aged 18–25? Want to help shape an exciting public process exploring how charitable foundations invest for future generations? Our short survey closes this Sunday 7 Sept.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/CMNN9LK Respondents have a chance win a £50 voucher! Please share so more young people can have a say.

Future Generations Panel: We'd love to hear from you

Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 26

Can you help guide our programmes of giving and investment and help us build a fair and sustainable economy in the UK? Find out more about applying to become a Trustee: friendsprovidentfoundation.org/trustee-recr... Deadline: 9am Monday 29 September 2025.

Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 18

To help us include more young adults' voices in our collaborative investing project we've developed a 10-minute survey with a chance to win a £50 voucher: www.surveymonkey.com/r/CMNN9LK Please share this with the young adults in your networks. Thank you. #YouthVoice

Aged 18-25 and UK resident? Help shape how millions of pounds are invested to benefit future generations. Take our 10-minute survey to have your say. Thank you.

Future Generations Panel: We'd love to hear from you

Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 12

Do you want to be part of the “ripple effect” and help change the way that investments are made to improve the economy so it’s fairer and more sustainable? Then apply to join our Board of Trustees.

- Apply by 9am on Monday 29 September: friendsprovidentfoundation.org/trustee-recr...

Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 12

Young adults aged 18-25 can complete our 10-minute survey to tell us what they think about how money should be invested for future generations: www.surveymonkey.com/r/CMNN9LK There’s a chance to win one of two £50 vouchers.

Aged 18-25 and UK resident? Help shape how millions of pounds are invested to benefit future generations. Take our 10-minute survey to have your say. Thank you.

Future Generations Panel: We'd love to hear from you

Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 12

The Future Generations Panel will work with us and partners to help shape how millions of pounds are invested to benefit future generations. Over 750 young adults applied to be part of the panel, so we want to find other ways to include the voices that are normally excluded.

Aged 18-25 and UK resident? Help shape how millions of pounds are invested to benefit future generations. Take our 10-minute survey to have your say. Thank you.

Future Generations Panel: We'd love to hear from you

Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 12

This International Youth Day, we’re finalising plans for the first meeting of our Future Generations Panel. The panel is an essential part of how we’re bringing the experiences and thoughts of young adults front and centre of our collaborative investing project. #InternationalYouthDay #YouthVoice

Aged 18-25 and UK resident? Help shape how millions of pounds are invested to benefit future generations. Take our 10-minute survey to have your say. Thank you.

Paid opportunity (18-25 year olds): Future Generations Panel

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Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 4

Exploring this question is central to our work. If it interests you too, consider becoming a Trustee. Join our info session tomorrow, Tuesday 5 August 12 noon, to find out more: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/being-a-tr... Apply by 9am on Monday 29 September: friendsprovidentfoundation.org/trustee-recr...

Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 24

– No specific experience needed – bring your ideas, curiosity, energy, and a commitment to the future
– Paid – £200/day (plus reasonable expenses)
– Around 7 days commitment
– Applications open UK-wide
– Apply now – friendsprovidentfoundation.org/future-gener...
– Deadline – Monday 28 July, 9am

Exciting opportunity for young adults to take part in a paid opportunity to help shape how millions of pounds are invested, with a focus on what a just and sustainable future should look like for peop...

Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 24

Closing soon - deadline 9am on 28 July 2025.

Exciting paid opportunity for young adults (aged 18–25) to join the Future Generations Panel for a collaborative investing project. Find out more and apply – friendsprovidentfoundation.org/future-gener...

Paid opportunity (18-25 year olds): Future Generations Panel

Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 21

Find out more about the Future Generations Panel on our website: friendsprovidentfoundation.org/future-gener...

Exciting opportunity for young adults to take part in a paid opportunity to help shape how millions of pounds are invested, with a focus on what a just and sustainable future should look like for peop...

Investing olympics: Future Generations Panel information session

Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 21

Aged 18-25 and want to help shape how money is invested for future generations as part of a collaborative investing project? There's still time to register to attend an information session and find out more:

- Wednesday 23rd July 2025
- 12:30 – 1:00pm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/investing-...

Learn about the Future Generations Panel - a paid opportunity for young adults (aged 18-25) to help shape how investment decisions are made.

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Trustee recruitment 2025 - Friends Provident Foundation

Friends Provident Foundation @fprovfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 21

Can you help guide our programmes of giving and investment and help us build a fair and sustainable economy in the UK? Become a Trustee and help shape a future economy that works for all.

Find out more: friendsprovidentfoundation.org/trustee-recr...

"Does a successful economy mean increasing inequality and environmental damage?” If this question interests you, consider joining our Board of Trustees.