We define philanthropy as the giving of resources in an engaged and strategic way for maximum impact and in a tax efficient manner. It can include the giving of money, assets, time, talent, voice and one’s social capital. We believe in the power of philanthropy as a great social connector and the source of many great opportunities.
A major shift in charity funding models away from grants and donations towards social investment and more borrowing over the next five years is highlighed in a new Cass report entitled ‘Social investment as a new charity finance tool: using both head and heart'.
While some charities are adapting to a new normal characterised by funding cuts and greater need, others are lagging behind and need to take charge, says a new report from charity think tank and consultancy NPC.
Philanthropists are increasingly seeking professional advice to support their giving. Research finds that over a quarter (28%) of all wealthy donors have sought professional guidance, rising to almost 4 in 10 (38%) amongst the younger and newer philanthropists, as the book Richer Lives, Why Rich People Give by Dr Beth Breeze and Theresa Lloyd reveals. But who is giving this advice, and what knowledge base do they draw on?
Good Finance, a website and collaborative project to help charities and social enterprises navigate social investment, has launched after a year of research and co-design with the sector.
The new site addresses a commonly identified problem from organisations – that social investment is ofte confusing and complex to understand, with there being too little information available about how and where to access it.
We are delighted to announce that the City Philanthropy project, launched in 2012 with the aim of encouraging philanthropy in the Square Mile and Canary Wharf and positioning London as a global centre for philanthropy, will have a new home.
From April City Philanthropy will be based within the City of London Corporation’s charitable funder, City Bridge Trust. This will enable the work of the project to be more deeply embedded in the broader giving and encouraging philanthropy strategy of the City of London Corporation.
A unique funding partnership between family law specialists Coram Chambers, and newly formed the7stars foundation, the corporate foundation of the7stars media agency. aims to get small grants to the UK’s most challenged under 16 year olds to help them achieve their potential.
If you are an innovative early stage project with a vision for systemic change looking for funding you still have time to apply for The Stephen Lloyd Awards.
A pioneering ‘open access’ approach to grant-making underpins the newly-launched The Fore Trust that aims to build the pipeline of the best and most innovative small social enterprises and charities.
Are you a great City business doing good things in your community – then enter The Lord Mayor's Dragon Awards, which celebrates its 30th year, rewarding excellence in community engagement.
More than £500,000 funding is now available for charities looking to break into the London social investment market though City Bridge Trust's Stepping Stones Fund.
