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 …
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 …
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 …
