Philanthropy

Reports in this section include:

The business of philanthropy: Building the philanthropy advice market
Few donors realise they can get professional advice on giving, and many are unclear about its value. NPC's report explores how to stimulate the provision and take up of philanthropy advice.

Early intervention: An economic approach to charitable giving
Barclays Wealth asked NPC to investigate whether taking an economic approach to charitable giving could help maximise its impact. This report details our results.

Family philanthropy
NPC and Global Partnership present the results of a philanthropy survey sent to over 600 family offices in the UK. The results offer an insight into the philanthropy of some of the UK's wealthiest families.

Inspiring local philanthropy: Making a difference in local communities
Inspiring local philanthropy, published by Coutts & Co in collaboration with NPC and the Community Foundation Network, is a practical guide for individuals who want to support their local communities with their giving.

Just the ticket: Understanding fundraising events
Just the ticket aims to increase the understanding of charity fundraising events and includes a critique of the current UK legislation covering these events.

Manifesto for Social Impact
NPC's manifesto for social impact puts forward recommendations that could help government to review and improve the way it works with charities and philanthropists following the 2010 general election.

Philanthropic lives: The unique experiences of eight UK philanthropists
Philanthropic Lives explores the experiences of philanthropists in the UK, looking at motivations for giving and the challenges they encounter along the way.

Philanthropy among ultra high net worths in Europe
Research which finds that private banks, family offices and other trusted advisors fail to meet their clients' philanthropic needs beyond establishing legal giving structures.

Philanthropy advice: the role of wealth advisors
Research based on interviews with 100 European private client advisors, which found that the majority feel inadequately trained to discuss philanthropy with their clients.

Ten ways to boost giving
In this paper NPC suggests Ten ways to boost giving, calling for collaboration between a number of groups, from banks to foundations and charities to government.