After the King of Spain’s abdication, how do philanthropists hand over their foundations?
The abdication of King Juan Carlos of Spain comes as a shock. Yet he follows counterparts in Belgium, Holland and…
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After the King of Spain's abdication, how do philanthropists hand over their foundations?
This transfer of royal power causes one to reflect on the challenges facing donors who decide to pass a family…
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Philanthropy moving in right direction as Barclays launches first ever guide
Author: by Chloe Barrow Private banks seem to be engaging their clients more and more in philanthropy, shown yesterday when…
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An Iranian émigré on why he supports Glyndebourne, that most British of events
THE GIVER AND THE GIFT THE GIVER: Vahid Alaghband, entrepreneur and investor In and out of business My family has…
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As the AstraZeneca-Pfizer tie-up fails, should charities consider merging?
After weeks of speculation, Pfizer’s bid to create the world’s largest drug company is off the cards. AstraZeneca’s rejection of…
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Why are charities and philanthropists so afraid of measuring results?
It is a good month to talk about money – both having it and giving it away. Two days ago,…
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When is it right to stop supporting a charity?
Before my kids started school, I received some excellent advice from a friend. You will go through a love-hate relationship…
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How to make sure your charitable donation goes further
The purpose of Community First has been to encourage more philanthropy in the UK. Our research, published in the ‘Shine…
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How philanthropists can help to solve Britain’s food-bank shame
The news that nearly one million people, including over 330,000 children, were supported by a food bank last year hit…
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The Trussell Trust, a charity that runs a network of over 400 food banks in the UK, has seen a…
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The social investment tax relief meets bemused enthusiasm
The government is pressing ahead with the proposals announced last year to provide tax incentives for investment in qualifying social…
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What can philanthropists learn from Game of Thrones?
Epic drama Game of Thrones returned to our television screens this week amid excited reports that this season promises to…
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King’s Speech actor makes a great statement for charity with desert ultra-marathon
These days people will do anything in the name of charity – eat bugs, throw themselves off cliffs, grow heinous…
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The Grayling prison books ban highlights how philanthropy can help rehabilitate prisoners
Philanthropists have the luxury of being able to think in the long-term – they can transcend short-term spikes of interest…
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Beyond International Women’s Day, gender-based violence is an everyday reality – but you can help
International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March was a celebration of female achievement — but it also sought to raise…
ByBeyond International Women's Day, gender-based violence is an everyday reality – but you can help
According to the charity Refuge, every week in England and Wales two women are killed by a current or former…
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Giving to community foundations can also bring an end-of-year tax benefit
With the end of the financial tax year fast approaching, attention turns to how smart financial planning can make our…
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Survey: Public knows nothing about how charities are run
I have to take with a pinch of salt the results of a survey commissioned by philanthropy consultants NPC (who…
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Giver and the Gift: Why BMW is driving charitable funds towards the Tate Modern
Author: Spear’s Editorial The Giver Thomas Girst (pictured above, left) Head of cultural engagement at BMW Group Smart Cars The…
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Five easy tools to help you be a more effective philanthropist
Every philanthropic decision can be fraught: was this the right cause? Was it the right amount? How do I know…
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