In 2020, The Barlow Foundation moved from a traditional philanthropic model to being at the forefront of impact investing whereby all our resources were now fully activated to achieve social change. As an “Impact Group” we hoped to highlight how we can impact change through all parts of our balance sheet, not just through our granting.
We believe philanthropists are merely a drop in the ocean as the facilitators of change, it is those on the front line who truly know the solutions to society’s greatest problems. So we seek to listen to them and back them so they can grow and do what they do even better. Whether they be Not For Profits, Social Entrepreneurs, or change-makers of any kind, we want to support them.
Our Investments, Grants and Ideas are all designed to accelerate positive impact in the world.
Our Values
Relationship building - we build respectful, honest, engaging and innovative relationships and partnerships to achieve lasting change.
Joy - creating social impact is a great honour and brings us immense joy and we want to share that joy with our partners.
Maximum Impact - we utilise all financial and social capital for greatest possible impact.
Transparency - we continually learn from others as well as share our knowledge and process.
Forward thinking - we support innovative thinkers and new approaches to problem solving.