Blue Plaques scheme relaunch signals English Heritage’s reliance on philanthropy
Back in June, I attended the inaugural dinner for the relaunch of London’s Blue Plaque Scheme. Plans to restructure English…
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ByBlue Plaques scheme relaunch signals English Heritage's reliance on philanthropy
Raising money for heritage philanthropy is challenging, which is why initiatives such as English Heritage’s Blue Plaques scheme are vital…
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Philanthropists need to think about bricks and mortar before supporting charities
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Seneca Partners’ new service helps clients avoid inheritance tax by funding SMEs
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BySeneca Partners' new service helps clients avoid inheritance tax by funding SMEs
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Moral outrage is not a way to calculate tax bills
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Financiers don bowler hats and abseil down Lloyds for Lord Mayor’s new Giving Day
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