London Funders is a unique cross-sector membership network that brings together funders and investors from various sectors in London's civil society. The organization is designed to facilitate collaboration among public sector funders, independent foundations, social and corporate investors, and lottery funders, among others. London Funders focuses on enabling these diverse funders to be effective in their efforts to improve lives across London's communities[1][2][4]. ### Key Activities and Initiatives - Collaboration and Networking: London Funders convenes funders to connect, contribute, and cooperate, fostering a collaborative environment to address various social issues in London[2]. - Place-Based Giving Schemes (PBGS): The organization supports the development of PBGS, which empower communities to address local needs through coordinated action involving time, skills, and financial resources[3]. - Recent Initiatives: London Funders has been involved in significant collaborations such as the London Community Response and London Refugee Response, and spearheaded the 'We Stand With The Sector' statement during the COVID-19 pandemic[2]. ### Membership and Involvement London Funders welcomes funders of all kinds who are committed to improving London. Membership includes access to network groups, events, and various projects, with detailed information available on their website[2].