Spoke 3 - Institutionalised Giving Structures (Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy)

Lead Research Organisation: City, University of London
Department Name: Faculty of Management

Abstract

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Description The project undertook two research streams: firstly, exploring, synthesising and developing understanding of the nature and roles of the institutions of philanthropy, broadly drawn; secondly, examining and promoting understanding of individual giving trends, especially in institutional (public, charitable) contexts, with national and international dimensions. In summary, the research • shaped governmental/political debate on areas including gift aid reform and 'tax break' effects, , foundation distribution quotas (notably Giving Green Paper /White Paper), • informed and challenged parliamentary understanding (e.g. through invitations to give evidence ,consultation participation) through specialised knowledge in areas such as UK foundations' international development giving; the shape of household giving across the UK • expanded public /cultural understanding on contested areas such as grant refusal, and legacy giving, though collaborative working (e.g with' Rememberacharity') • stimulated and supported organisations' commitment to and appetite for enhanced data collection and publication e.g. on foundation giving (e.g. with ACF) • influenced practitioner skills /'knowhow' through capacity building (e.g. 'masterclasses in philanthropy') co-production (e.g. with Arts/Business Scotland) • informed and enhanced corporate understanding of and commitment to business-philanthropy interaction (e.g. role of 'Charity Market Monitor') • influenced and enhanced donor knowledge on range and alternate giving models, e.g. family foundations, community foundations, (from individual and 'forum' advice, through to public media and feedback) • developed opportunities and resources to enhance professional practice (e.g. with Philanthropy Impact, Institute of Fundrasing,Charity Finance Group) • influenced and enhanced NGO advocacy campaigns , both fledgling (e.g. on poverty and remittance giving) and established ( third sector 'commissions', the Philanthropy Inquiry) • attracted new resources for expanding philanthropy practice knowledge from practice sources (Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Trust, grant funding continues).
First Year Of Impact 2009
Sector Communities and Social Services/Policy,Creative Economy,Healthcare,Government, Democracy and Justice,Culture, Heritage, Museums and Collections,Other
Impact Types Cultural,Societal,Policy & public services