APPROACH
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe that it takes creativity and a long-term vision to tackle tough social and environmental problems through philanthropy. We bring a bold, entrepreneurial spirit to our work - balancing compassion, flexibility and rigour to help you navigate complexity and drive lasting change.
Entrepreneurial
We work directly with your grantee partners to build strong relationships that maximise their success and achieve your goals. Our approach is grounded in mutual respect, objectivity, and a deep commitment to building philanthropic relationships rooted in accountability and care.
TRUST
We invest in you as a philanthropist and dedicate ourselves to building your expertise across all issue areas. As we learn together, we foster an environment that encourages growth, curiosity and adaptability - ensuring your giving evolves with clarity and purpose.
LEARNING
We leverage our experienced team and diverse network of advisors, peers, partners and experts to drive innovation and help you direct funding where it has the most impact. We listen actively, lead collaboratively, and work with humility to understand and amplify your goals.
PARTNERSHIP
We operate with integrity and respect in all circumstances. By listening deeply, leading thoughtfully, and maintaining objectivity, we build trust-based relationships across every level. Our commitment to humility, compassion, and rigour ensures that every action reflects our values and supports your philanthropic goals with honesty and care.
INTEGRITY
We believe that joy fuels impact. Whether we’re working with grantee partners or co-creating with funders, we approach challenges with optimism, creativity and care. We strive to make philanthropy energising and fulfilling.
JOY
Image: Settle - Greenwood Place Grantee, UK
OUR APPROACH TO GRANT-MAKING
Greenwood Place's grant-making approach is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and focused on addressing complex social and environmental challenges.
We help clients identify impactful opportunities, conduct due diligence, and build trust-based relationships with grantees. Transparency, consistency, and respect guide our work, ensuring supportive and objective engagement.
For charities, we prioritise approachability, clarity, and respect. We recognise their challenges and strive for thoughtful, proportionate grant-making. By listening and collaborating, we provide flexible funding that aligns with our clients’ goals while honouring our partners’ expertise and autonomy.
HOW WE WORK
At Greenwood Place, we proactively build partnerships by identifying aligned organisations and conducting thorough due diligence. This fosters trust, mutual respect, and shared impact.
We prioritise genuine collaboration, valuing our partners’ expertise and reducing administrative burdens so they can focus on their mission. Committed to flexible, trust-based funding, we offer long-term support as partners deliver meaningful results. We recognise the power imbalances in grant-making and are committed to addressing privilege and bias in our work. Through ongoing reflection, transparency, and partner engagement, we strive to create equitable processes and drive meaningful change.
If you are interested in learning more about our approach to grant-making, please contact us.
Beyond Funding
We understand that creating meaningful, lasting impact, often requires more than just financial support. Greenwood Place strives to support grantee partners’ with skills, resources and networks to further their learning and growth.
Image: Food4Education - Greenwood Place Grantee, Kenya
Joining a Community of Impact
Greenwood Place is part of a broader community of funders and organisations committed to impactful philanthropy. By fostering connections and sharing insights, we contribute to a collective effort to address pressing social and environmental challenges. Through this community, we aim to inspire, learn, and collaborate to create scalable, sustainable solutions.
“We have a fantastic relationship with Greenwood Place. They take the time to understand our charity, our values and our ambitions and how, together, we can achieve the greatest impact. It really is the perfect partnership”
Image: ClientEarth, Greenwood Place Grantee