This is the sixth annual edition of Family Foundation Giving Trends. It provides an update on annual charitable spending by the top family foundations — a key indicator of the contribution of UK philanthropists, past and present The report has been revised as part of a new series of foundation briefings published by ACF and CGAP with support from Pears Foundation Foundations may be funded through families, individuals, family businesses, companies government, or fundraising, and this report specifically focuses on family foundations.