Giving effectively means different things to all of us and Philanthropy UK has regularly sought the insights of an eclectic range of influential individuals, who have contributed their advice in the Top Five Tips column of this newsletter.
Jeremy Nicholls, chief executive of The SROI network
Social Return on Investment (SROI), the social impact measurement tool, has seen a marked flurry of attention in recent months that positions the analysis tool at the heart of the government’s plans in supporting third sector organisations to demonstrate added social, economic and environmental value.
A call for a new independent body to scrutinise charities’ performance and effectiveness drew a mixed reaction from across the sector. It has also been dismissed by Government.
“Intelligent” giving is the motivation behind Alec Reed’s newest philanthropic venture, The Big Give, a website that aims to encourage high-net-worth (HNW) philanthropy and give charities the chance to attract project funding of up to £10m.
Oxfam is a name not necessarily associated with high-end giving, but with the launch of Projects Direct in June, the charity began raising its profile in this area.
Women have been quietly giving in many guises since the hey-day of Victorian philanthropy, and a 21st century trend that is connecting more women to giving and increasing their philanthropic clout is giving circles and networks.
Philanthropy takes many shapes and for Mia Morris, whose parents came to the UK from Grenada, giving is all about CSR – community social responsibility.
The school playground may not be the first place one would consider to embark on a philanthropic project, but this is where the committee of Talk in Company (TIC), a social network with a charitable edge, first met.
