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1 December 2020 Lisa Rose

The Law Family Commission on Civil Society launches ambitious research into unleashing the potential of civil society

The Law Family Commission on Civil Society aims to research the ways in which civil society can

“harness and enhance the powerful community bonds that exist in our nation”.

The commission will investigate how the the public, private and social sectors can work together for systemic, positive societal goals. It will be run by Pro Bono Economics and has been made possible with a philanthropic donation from the Law Family Charitable Foundation.

17 November 2020 Pauline Desouza

Launch of The Black Funding Networking

Guest Blog from Pauline De Souza on the launch of the Black Funding Network which supports social enterprises dealing with social mobility, racial equity, arts and cultural advancement, education and youth services.

10 November 2020 Beacon Collaborative

Prism the Gift Fund’s new research sheds light on social attitudes to philanthropy

Prism has commissioned a survey to explore social attitudes in the UK to philanthropic giving in the UK: The Philanthropy Paradox: Public Attitudes and Future Prospects for Planned Giving.

9 October 2020 Beacon Collaborative

DCMS’ Community Match Challenge could signify a new relationship between government and philanthropy

DCMS’ Community Match Challenge could signify a new relationship between government and philanthropy The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has awarded 19 philanthropists, funders and foundations a share of £85 million in the wake of COVID-19 recovery in the form of the Community Matched Challenge. A wide range of organisations will receive funding […]

8 October 2020 Cath Dovey

UK wealthy increasing giving in response to COVID-19 pandemic

In June this year, we commissioned Savanta to conduct quarterly research on the giving levels among the wealthy population in the UK. In part, this was a response to the COVID-19 pandemic to determine how British philanthropy was responding.

6 October 2020 Cath Dovey

Beacon launch trio of reports on growing giving in the UK

New research shows British philanthropy is strengthening, but the needs created by the COVID-19 crisis highlight the potential for philanthropy to do more.

6 October 2020 Beacon Collaborative

Giving voice to philanthropy

Giving voice to philanthropy At the Beacon Collaborative, we wanted to understand if our history as an awards programme was the optimum way to promote more and better philanthropy and reach our goal of £2 billion more a year in philanthropic giving. This investigation explored the best way to give voice to philanthropy and […]

6 October 2020 Beacon Collaborative

Barclays Private Bank partner with Beacon and the Institute of Fundraising

Barclays Private Bank partners with Beacon and the Institute of Fundraising Barclays Private Bank commits to a partnership with The Beacon Collaborative and the Institute of Fundraising to deliver a step-change in giving Barriers to Giving, a new report released today by Barclays Private Bank, finds a ‘lack of faith’ between high net worth individuals […]

22 September 2020 Beacon Collaborative

Philanthropists urged to ‘Do Something New’ to support the charity sector through COVID-19

The Beacon Collaborative is inspiring others to take a new look at how they decide to give launching the “Do Something New” guide to giving.

21 September 2020 Beacon Collaborative

Do Something New – Questions to ask when supporting a new charity

This toolkit is a guide for philanthropists and advisors. It provides questions they can ask when deciding which charities to support through the survive, adapt, and thrive phases of the post-COVID landscape.