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These overview pages provide a context for your giving and explore various approaches to philanthropy.
- Charitable giving in the UK. Provides a snapshot of the sector and highlights recent trends in philanthropy.
- The UK charitable sector. Offers a brief introduction to the characteristics and challenges of UK charities.
- Investing in charities. Cathy Pharoah of Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) highlights different ways givers can support charities, including using creative financing methods and donating time and expertise.
- Supporting individuals. Theresa Lloyd describes a variety of opportunities to support individuals, such as sponsoring an educational scholarship or mentoring a social entrepreneur.
- Investing in businesses with a social purpose. Andrew Robinson of RBS/NatWest highlights a variety of innovations in social investment.
- Growing a socially responsible business. Nicky Amos of Corporate Culture addresses issues and factors that companies should consider in establishing and maintaining a corporate social responsibility programme.
- Giving tax-efficiently. Details a number of ways you can give money to charities and obtain tax relief on your gift.
- Information sheets. Support the overview sections with more detailed information and guidance on specific topics relevant to philanthropy and social investment.
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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided in A Guide to Giving is current at the time of publication (October 2005), but the Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) cannot guarantee its accuracy. Furthermore, there may have been subsequent changes to legislation, policy and/or to tax bands and rates. If you are considering any investment you should seek appropriate professional advice. This guide is not intended to replace professional advice on particular investments or the manner in which tax relief is applied under any scheme, and you should not rely on it for such purposes. You are responsible for your own tax and financial affairs and so should seek independent advice. ACF can not accept responsibility for the investment choices you make.
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