On 29 November, GIFT grantees and stakeholders joined with Foundation North staff and trustees to celebrate the launch of the GIFT Year 3 report.

The report, prepared by GIFT evaluator Rachael Trotman (Centre For Social Impact), looks at GIFT’s achievements to date, what GIFT is influencing and supporting, where results are being demonstrated and where these have been slower to gain traction, working with mauri, as well as hopes, barriers and next steps.

Since its inception in August 2016, 89 applications have been received, 49 grants approved and $3.5m in funding has been allocated. Significantly, over $3m has been leveraged for GIFT projects in co-funding and matching funding.

Read the report online here to learn more about GIFT-supported project outcomes and the three clear innovation spaces that are emerging from them – technologies, engaging hearts and minds, and new knowledge.

GIFT is grateful to its event partner, Allpress, for gifting their cool venue and delicious coffee for the launch event.