The Power of Collective Philanthropy

 
 

a philanthropic IMPACT fund to give transformatIVE grants to local CHARITIES that Primarily benefit women and girls in London

 
 
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 We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Grantee Finalists:

 
 

 

 
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Our Vision & Mission

VISION An engaged community of donors contributing to a world where women and girls are safe, confident and independent.

MISSION To enhance philanthropic engagement by pooling resources and investing collectively in charities benefitting marginalised women and girls in London

 
 

Introducing our 2023 Grantees

 
 

Rights of women

£35,000

Sister System

£130,000

clean break

£35,000

 
 

In June 2023, our 175 members came together to hear from our finalists - and voted to award Sister System our large grant of £130,000. We are thrilled that we were able to raise all of our grants by 30% this year. All of our grants are unrestricted, our large grants are multi-year.

 
 
 
 
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EXPERIENCE THE EXPONENTIAL POWER OF GIVING FOR YOURSELF

 

WHY JOIN?

  • Your donations are pooled to make a significant impact in the London community

  • 100% of your £1,000 donation to the grant fund goes towards funding awards

  • Gain first-hand knowledge of the philanthropic process

  • Decide your level of involvement in Impact 100 London from year to year

  • Discover and engage - if you wish - in dynamic local initiatives

    We are interested in a diverse and inclusive membership and we have a Sponsored Membership programme in place. All interested parties are encouraged to enquire.

 
 
 

Leadership Team

 

Erica Wax Co-Founder

Erica’s experience spans politics, the private sector and non-profit organizations. She has a life-long passion for providing skills and opportunities to young people so that they can realize their potential, and also for empowering women and girls. While at Merrill Lynch in New York, Erica co-founded and ran a charity called Girls Career Workshop.  For the last six years, she has been an active Governor at Ark Elvin Academy in Wembley, London.  She is also on the UK Advisory Board of Room to Read, the Advisory Board of The Sutton Trust, and the Harvard Kennedy School Global Policy Council.

Lani Martin Co-Founder

Lani has extensive experience in finance, including 12 years in investment banking with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America Securities, and, more recently, as an active private equity investor and advisor.  Lani has had a consistent commitment to charities that support children’s health and education globally. Lani serves on the Global Leadership Council and UK Executive Team for Seeds of Peace.  She is also on the Ivey Advisory Board for the Richard Ivey School of Business. 

Read the full Leadership Team’s bios here.

 

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. "

- Margaret Mead