Here at the Rayne Foundation our theme is bridge building. The aims and outcomes of our work are of utmost importance to us, and we measure the success of our own work, our partnerships and our investments by the degree to which they satisfy these two areas:

The 'bridge building' outcomes of our work such as:

• 'Enlarged sympathies'; increased understanding and/or tolerance
• Reduced exclusion
• Reduced conflict
• New productive relationships which benefit the public

The aims of our work:

• It can have wider than just local application or is of national importance
• It helps the most vulnerable or disadvantaged
• It provides direct benefits to people and communities
• It tackles neglected causes
• It levers other funds and encourages the involvement of other organisations
• It achieves excellence

You can find out more about the aims and outcomes of our work, and discover what it means to individuals, organisations and UK society as a whole, by downloading our Bridge Building Report (pdf).