We recently held the first North West Philanthropy Network webinar on the topic of ‘Getting Started with Your Philanthropy’. This is a topic that has recently been requested by members of the network as it’s useful to explore for those new to philanthropy as well as for professional advisers who might be broaching the topic …
TCS recently helped to coordinate a roundtable for funders, philanthropists, advisers and others in the philanthropy ecosystem to explore the topic of systems change and philanthropy. We heard from speakers Kawika Solidum from the Centre for Social Justice Foundation (CSJ Foundation), John Atherton from LocalMotion and Afshan D’Souza Lodhi from GM Systems Changers. The discussion …
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 as part of our role facilitating our Donor Advised Funds. But what actually do we mean by due diligence in this context? Ultimately we want to be reassured that the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 larger charities. However, as we shall highlight in this article, donors may be missing out on the impact generated by small charities. As long as philanthropists take into account their …
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 increasing numbers of wealth owners share this view. As attitudes towards the origins, implications and applications of wealth are changing, we explore how wealth managers and financial advisors are responding. …
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 to recognise women’s achievements and celebrate how far women have come in politics, society and economics. It is also a day to raise awareness of enduring inequalities and forge positive …
