Commonwealth Foundation

The Commonwealth Foundationis a development organisation with an international remit and reach, uniquely situated at the interface between government and civil society. We develop thecapacity of civil society to act together and learn from each other to engage with the institutions that shape people’s lives. We strive for more effective, responsive and accountable governance with civil society participation, which contributes to improved development outcomes. The Commonwealth Foundation is one of the Commonwealth’s three intergovernmental agencies alongside theCommonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth of Learning.

This status is conferred by Commonwealth Heads of Government and requires the highest standards of accountability. We meet these standards through effective and efficient servicing of our Board and the committees that it has established.

The Foundation is principally funded by assessed contributions made by its 46 member governments. The assessed contributions, along with other income such as project specific grants to the Foundation, provide resources for the annual budget which is approved by the Executive Committee and endorsed by the Board of Governors.

Commonwealth Foundation
Marlborough House Pall Mall
London SW1Y 5HY
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)20 79303783
Fax: +44 (0)20 78398157

foundation@commonwealth.int
www.commonwealthfoundation.com