This blog post is about anonymous giving in particular the reasons donors might want to remain anonymous, how a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) can help and how we balance that with our values of transparency, trust and openness. What is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)? A DAF is a philanthropic fund held by a registered …
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 2023
Giving to overseas charities is an important part of the UK philanthropy landscape. We know many donors care deeply about causes in other countries and that supporting charities based overseas can be a direct and meaningful way to make a difference in the world. However, donors making large gifts directly to overseas charities may miss …
Philanthropy is about power as well as money. Who makes the decisions about where funding can have the most impact? In a conventional funding model, funders can often tightly restrict the areas they want to fund, meaning that charities are less able to be responsive to their beneficiaries and use their knowledge and experience to …
Many people consider leaving a legacy to charity – in fact a recent poll has found that up to 20% of charitable donors have included a charitable bequest in their will[1]. Leaving a legacy to charity can be an important way for donors to continue their giving after their death as well as potentially providing …
The Charity Service is looking for a new Chair of Trustees to lead the organisation through at least the next three years, working closely with other Trustees and the Head of Philanthropy to grow charitable giving by major donors in the north of England. Although we are a small charity, we have ambitious plans. We …
Philanthropists are increasingly choosing Donor Advised Funds as a vehicle for their charitable giving. Whereas charitable trusts were once the default option for philanthropists, this is no longer the case. In this article, we explore the growth of Donor Advised Funds and how they compare to charitable trusts. The growth of Donor Advised Funds In …
Too few young people from disadvantaged backgrounds benefit from the transformative experience of a university education. In this article, we explore the challenges faced by students and highlight the remarkable work of the Dick Camplin Education Trust (DCET) in helping students to overcome barriers to success. At universities across the UK, the end of September …
Nurses make a positive difference to the lives of individuals, families and communities each and every day, throughout the world. They deliver care to people from all walks of life, including to some of the world’s most vulnerable people. The Human Rights and Nursing Awards acknowledge and celebrate this contribution. The Human Rights and Nursing …
In the third of a series of Trustee Q&A blogs, we speak to Paul Chorlton, who is a long-serving trustee of The Charity Service. Can you tell us about your background and professional career? In my role as the Chief Operating Officer at LOVE., I am focused on leading the financial and operational management of …
