Trust-based philanthropy is enabling more flexible funding, stronger relationships and reduced reporting burdens, but questions about accountability remain. This panel challenges the idea that trust and accountability are competing priorities and explores how meaningful impact measurement can strengthen both.

Leaders from philanthropic foundations, charitable funders and impact-focused organisations will share how they measure outcomes across grant-making and investment portfolios. Practical examples will demonstrate how strong evidence can replace compliance-driven reporting with shared learning, transparency and better decision-making.

The session also examines how outcome measurement can build non-profit capability, strengthen fundraising and partnerships, elevate lived experience and support more equitable relationships. Attendees will gain practical insights into portfolio measurement approaches and a clearer understanding of how visible, well-understood impact can build trust across the funding ecosystem.