Legacy note

Catalyst CIC closed in March 2026. This page is now part of a static archive of our work between 2024–26, kept here so others can see and learn from what we did.

 

However the Funders’ Forum continues to exist, stewarded by UpEffect. You can find out more and connect with them.

About the Forum

The Funders’ Forum is an online space where we bring together funders, thinkers and grassroots leaders from across the network to share insights and explore tech justice topics. We meet for 90+ minutes quarterly.

It fosters mutual influence: funders shape Catalyst’s role in the justice ecosystem while the network informs funders’ strategies for supporting tech justice.

Funders also get to exchange insights with each other and tech justice leaders, driving collaboration and shared progress.

“Catalyst is uniquely positioned. They’re helping funders keep up with rapid change, while never losing sight of the wider sector’s needs.” – Andy Curtis, Research and Evaluation Manager, Paul Hamlyn Foundation

Key questions

How can we unlock funding for digital projects supporting minoritised communities? 

Which grassroots voices are leading innovative, boundary-pushing initiatives, and what evidence demonstrates their value?

How can funders take a leadership role in advancing grassroots tech justice? What emerging opportunities should they prioritise?

Governance

Catalyst Co-Directors currently run the Forum. Our goal is to shift toward shared governance, where diverse voices alternate in designing and deciding network actions.