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Expert Opinions on topic areas can be a useful way of keeping up-to-date. To this end, a few of our Expert Opinions are being revised and new ones developed. If you would like to suggest an expert opinon on a particular topic, then please email your suggestion to administration@philanthropy-impact.org

Handel the philanthropist
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George Frideric Handel was probably the leading musician of the early eighteenth century, a composer, performer and entrepreneur who weathered periods of financial difficulty in his professional life and shared...
It Ain’t What You Give, It’s the Way That You Give It
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Caroline Fiennes’ book outlines advice about how to give well. It’s for any donor: with sections on how to give if you have literally no money at all, if you...
Philanthropy and the common good
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Contemporary Britain is defined by the personal generosity and social commitment of our predecessors as much as by the state. But as the state retreats, demands on the voluntary sector...
Look back to see ahead
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In the beginning there was Ronnie, and Ronnie masterminded the 2008 Dormant Accounts Act. He founded Social Finance and, lo, Social Investment was born. And then Ronnie made friends with...
Getting the right trustees is crucial to charities’ survival
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What do charity CEOs see as the most pressing challenges facing their organisations? If you work in the sector, the answer is unlikely to come as a huge surprise. Our...
5 Social Change Books For the Winter Months
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Winter is the perfect time to hunker down for some serious reading. If you’re looking for a good read that’s based on solid research, check out these terrific social change...
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and LSE Marshall Institute for Philanthropy Launch Results of “Theory of the Foundation: European Initiative"
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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and the LSE Marshall Institute for Philanthropy Launch Results of the “Theory of the Foundation: European Initiative,” a multi-year initiative, London, January 2017 On 18 January 2017,...
Securing a sustainable future for local charities and community groups
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On 16 th December Localgiving released its latest Local Charity and Community Group Sustainability Report. This annual report explores the state of the UK’s local voluntary sector - highlighting some...
How to chart a path to successful philanthropy
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While the journey from success to significance typically becomes most marked in the second half of life, each one of us wants to know that our life has mattered –...
VAT relief on construction services: a guide
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Introduction – why is it important? One of the most important VAT reliefs for all charities, including philanthropic charities, is the ability to obtain construction services for new buildings at...

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