339 million people, equivalent to one in 23 of the world’s population, will need humanitarian aid in 2023. That was the conclusion of the United Nations (UN) as it launched its Global Humanitarian Overview in December 2022. In this article, we discuss the UN’s report and how philanthropists can address growing humanitarian needs. The war …
Donor Advised Funds are becoming increasingly popular in the UK. They offer a cost-effective vehicle for long-term charitable giving. Donors can make Gift Aid qualifying donations to their Donor Advised Fund without immediately having to decide which charities will ultimately receive those funds. The donor can then award grants to multiple charities over a period …
A copy of The Charity Service’s latest available annual report and accounts can be downloaded here: Report of the Trustees and Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2022
On 2nd November 2022, the All Party Parliamentary Group on Philanthropy and Social Investment published a report on Unleashing the Potential of Philanthropy and Social Investment. The report highlights areas where the UK Government could promote higher levels of philanthropic giving and social investment. UK giving for the public good is estimated at over £22.3bn …
Each year on the 5th September, The Charity Service celebrates the United Nations International Day of Charity. As an organisation established to help donors make the most of their charitable giving, we recognise the huge contribution of charities in the UK and around the world. Charities play a vital role in alleviating humanitarian crises and …
Last year, The Charity Service awarded grants totalling £1.4m from our Donor Advised Funds. This article provides insight into the charitable causes we have supported. The Charity Service aims to promote philanthropy and empower impactful charitable giving. We do this by providing Donor Advised Funds, which enable philanthropists to engage in long-term charitable giving. Donor …
You want to make a difference in the world. You have a global world view and are concerned for humanity. You want to make a charitable donation and generate the biggest impact that you can. Where do you focus your attention? It is a question I often get asked as a philanthropy advisor and it’s …
A copy of The Charity Service’s 2021 annual report and accounts can be downloaded here: Report of the Trustees and Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2021
