How we do it

As a flexible network, Ariadne offers a mix of different tools to improve access to useful information and provide ways to connect with peers working in the field. It aims to do this as cost effectively as possible.

Community Hub (online): members have access to a password-protected online Community Hub which is used to share information, discuss issues of importance or questions around grant-making practice and coordinate events from your desk.

In-person: funders meet up when they want to at the annual Ariadne Reconnect (formerly known as the Policy Briefing), the annual Grants-Skills Day, Forecast roundtables and other events held across Europe in different languages addressing different topics focused on the needs of each local area.

Webinars:  In response to member suggestions Ariadne hosts a number of webinars on different topics throughout the year. These are often held in collaboration with our partner networks, such as the Human Rights Funders Networks, or with other organisations such as the European Foundation Centre.

By e-mail: Every month we summarise the top issues and research that has been published in this field, linking you in one place to many different documents, events and topics. We read hundreds of newsletters, working papers and legal judgments so that you don’t have to. Ariadne’s Thread reaches your e-mail inbox, directly. 

We work on the basis that every funder is looking to get something different out of the network. Ariadne is built in a way in which each funder can focus on their own needs and ignore topics and approaches that are not of interest.