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.
While US philanthropy operates in a different context than the UK it is interesting to see similar key trends between the nations including more data driven giving, a focus on the next generation of donors and on place-based giving.
Advertising executive and one of the UK's 'most influential people in media' Trevor Beattie has launched an interest-free microloan fund called The Bank of Mum and Dad to protect the 'financially excluded' from the loan shark industry.
It's time to limber up and get out your swimmers, cycles and sneakers - the Impetus-PEF Private Equity Triathlon is open for entries.
A new support website aimed at helping charity leaders face today's big challenges has been launched by The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR), based on 17 years of close collaboration with the voluntary, public and funding sectors .
Corporate giving by the FTSE 100 took another tumble last year, according to the Charities Aid Foundation latest study. yet the same report finds almost half the UK population think businesses have an obligation to support charitable causes.
Ben Rick, Managing Director, Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC), shares five tips on being investment ready.
For the second year running, Islington Giving, London’s flagship place-based giving scheme, has awarded over £1m to organisations supporting local residents.
While levels of volunteering and charitable giving have remained relatively stable, many types of organisations have seen a fall in their memberships, including trade unions and religious organisations, according to the new NCVO report Getting Involved: How people make a difference.
The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2017 which offers to double donations made to 500 selected charities has raised over £4.5 million in 24 hours.
The Lord Mayor's Appeal that launched last week to help one million people thrive is departing from previous appeals by taking a multi-year approach, supporting three charities over three years rather than an annual partnership.
