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The Light a Village project is a great example of the Trust's approach in practice

Philanthropists can have a greater impact if they avoid building dependency on their funding

This blog discusses the Trust's focus on catalytic philanthropy – funding early-stage, innovative projects to prove their impact, rather than creating long-term dependency on donor funding.

Ewan Kirk writes for the Financial Times: AI doesn’t add up if you neglect the mathematicians

In an article for the FT, Ewan Kirk argues that mathematics is the essential foundation for artificial intelligence and that greater recognition and investment in the mathematical community are critical.

12 chaotic hours for good: The Imitation Gamers take Midnight Madness 2025

The Turner Kirk Trust team, 'The Imitation Gamers', navigated London through the night of the 13th-14th September, competing against 17 teams as part of the immersive Midnight Madness 2025 challenge.

Patricia Turner and Ewan Kirk profiled by The Herald: How philanthropic 'permission to fail' can change lives for the better

The Herald has profiled Dr Patricia Turner and Dr Ewan Kirk, highlighting the organisation’s distinctive approach to philanthropy and its guiding principle of giving projects “permission to fail.”