For investment service providers

Thank you for your interest in the Endowments Investing Challenge (EIC) 2026.

The deadline for submitting an investment proposal has now passed. Proposals will be reviewed against an assessment framework and a shortlist will be agreed. Shortlisted ISPs will be informed in February 2026. They will be invited to present at the live event on 25 March 2026 at the Barbican, London attended by investors, foundations, the Future Generations Panel and sector leaders.

The EIC brings together a group of values-led charitable foundations to select an investment service provider (ISP) to manage a collective mandate that prioritises positive impact for future generations. This process offers a unique opportunity to compete for a substantial investment mandate, gain visibility at a high-profile event, and help shape the future of responsible investing in the UK.

In the previous challenge, an investment mandate of £33.5 million now belongs in a fund that has grown to over £750 million in assets under management — demonstrating the potential scale and visibility this process can offer.