Essays, surveys and other pieces of analysis of the leading issues in philanthropy...
Investment Matters: In search of better charity asset management (2008) Beth Breeze examines the management of UK charitable endowments holding at least £10 million in assets. This is a less noted aspect of philanthropy; how a charitable organisation can use its financial acumen to effect the best growth of those funds already under its control. An executive summary of the report can be read here.
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Public Benefit, Path Dependency and the Regulation of Philanthropy in the UK (2007) John Townsend, a pupil barrister, discusses the new regulatory regime introduced by the Charities Act 2006.
UK Philanthropy's Greatest Achievements (2006) - a study of the great advances that British society has made, thanks to the contributions of its philanthropists.
The Return of Philanthropy (2005) - In Prospect magazine, Beth Breeze urges Britons to reclaim their place as world leaders in philanthropy.
Lifetime Legacies (2004) - a discussion of charitable remainder trusts as a vehicle to make giving easier.
Who are the Givers? (2003) - an examination of what motivates UK donors to give, as based upon the British Social Attitudes Survey.