Philanthropy is a unique form of capital that works towards social innovation, meets needs not met by others and champions a better society for all. There are many views on the ethical choices inherent in this activity. We aim to showcase a range of views to encourage donors to reflect on their own choices.
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NPC announces merger with the Beacon Collaborative to strengthen UK philanthropy
Today NPC and The Beacon Collaborative have announced a merger consolidating their activities to increase the amount and effectiveness of philanthropy in the UK.
May 20, 2025
Beacon Impact Forum: Convening charities, government, the private sector and the philanthropy sector to grow giving and charities
This year's Forum was an inspiring day that saw a rich exchange of ideas, dynamic discussions, valuable networking and potential future collaborations from experienced leaders...
April 17, 2024
We’re making good progress — but what should come next?
Beacon’s work over the last five years has brought different parts of the philanthropy sector together to work on growing giving and to try to...
March 1, 2024
Beacon co-founder Cath Dovey awarded a CBE in New Year Honours List 2024
We're delighted that Beacon co-founder Cath Dovey has been awarded a CBE for services to philanthropy, women and girls, the arts and the economy, in...
January 9, 2024
Raising the stakes — researching the scale and potential of high net worth philanthropy
A new scoping study suggests that total giving by the HNW and UHNW population in the UK could be worth around £7.76 billion, and possibly...
October 18, 2023
Cultivating Generosity: The money coach: Shifting your wealth from worry to wellbeing
Iris Brilliant is an anti-capitalist money coach who helps wealthy people address any shame and anxiety they may have about their money.
October 5, 2023
Early spike in millionaire giving drops off while women donors give more — latest data shows
The major spike in giving by UK millionaires, seen at the beginning of 2023, dropped off in the second quarter of this year. However levels...
July 20, 2023
What are Donor Advisory Boards and how can they improve your giving?
A Donor Advisory Board is a new structure that brings others into giving decisions — for example experts and family members.
May 11, 2023
The Philanthropy Ecosystem: Donor educators
Educator Derek Bardowell creates learning experiences for donors and foundations to interrogate their wealth, unlearn harmful practices and develop reparative approaches to philanthropy.
April 20, 2023
Foundation Practice Rating: philanthropy and public accountability
The Foundation Practice Rating tracks the performance of 100 UK foundations according to their efforts on transparency, accountability and diversity.
March 23, 2023
The Philanthropy Ecosystem: Giving vehicle providers
Giving vehicles support philanthropists and donors to ring-fence their money for charitable purposes and help manage its distribution and the involvement of family members.
March 13, 2023
Match funding is so powerful — especially when it quadruples donations
Match funding is a fantastic opportunity for donors because it amplifies funding without having to contribute more funds while seeing your donation go much further.
March 8, 2023
