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A Guide to Giving

"With no exceptions, A Guide to Giving is the most useful and insightful publication that I have ever possessed. It is an absolute boon for me in my charity work.

-David P Coombe, Coombe Trust (on the 2nd ed)"

A Guide to Giving

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A Guide to Giving 3rd ed. (2008)

A Guide to Giving 3rd edition is the essential handbook for 21st century giving.

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Published by Philanthropy UK with the continued support of private bank Coutts & Co A Guide to Giving is a valuable and up-to-date resource for both philanthropists and their advisors that sets the benchmark for inspirational, practical and objective guidance.

This updated guide reflects the evolved and sophisticated approach donors now take in their giving. New topics include charity impact evaluation, community development finance, donor advised funds and sustainable finance; all written by experts in the field. A new section on family business and philanthropy explores the growing trend in corporate philanthropy as an expression of the ethos of family-owned businesses.

It includes profiles of both new and experienced philanthropists, including Sir Ian Wood, Stanley Fink and John Wates, engage readers in the journey of giving.

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  • Executive Summary
  • A framework for effective giving
  • How to give
  • Family business and philanthropy
  • Personal stories in philanthropy
  • Further resources
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A Guide to Giving

  • Foreword
  • Contents
  • Executive Summary
  • A framework for effective giving
  • How to give
  • Family business and philanthropy
  • Personal stories in philanthropy
  • Further resources
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© Copyright 2009 Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF)

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided in A Guide to Giving is current at the time of publication (December 2009), 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.

Views expressed in A Guide to Giving are not necessarily those of Philanthropy UK or the Association of Charitable Foundations.

Coutts & Co is not responsible for the content of A Guide to Giving, and the content does not constitute any advice whatsoever from Coutts & Co. The case studies and profiles within the Guide are not necessarily clients of Coutts & Co. Coutts & Co shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever arising from your reliance on any information produced in the Guide.

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