Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are a growing vehicle for charitable giving in the UK. As they grow in popularity we look at how DAF Providers (also known as DAF Sponsors) including The Charity Service can work with the charities they support and how charity fundraisers can look to increase the funding they receive from DAF …
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 …
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 …
Over the past 30 years, the value of inheritances has risen substantially in the UK. This raises some interesting dilemmas for society and individuals. For society, there are questions of equality and fairness. For individuals, there are questions of what to do with their wealth – spend it or give it away. This article explores …
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 …
