An important part of our work is undertaking due diligence on our grant recipients. We do this for both our Greater Manchester Grants Programme and
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
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
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,
Many people consider leaving a legacy to charity – in fact a recent poll has found that up to 20% of charitable donors have included
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
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
Philanthropists face a myriad of choices when thinking about philanthropic strategy. One key question is: what type of organisation to support? Donors often gravitate towards
In 2006, Bill Gates famously said, “With great wealth comes great responsibility.” Back then, it felt like a prophetic statement, but almost two decades later
The 8th March marks International Women’s Day each year. This annual event is a focal point in the women’s rights movement. It is a day
