We work with socially responsible companies every day. From those championing a volunteer program internally to those who match their employees’ giving to charity, we’ve seen so many incredible companies do great things for their employees, their communities and theRead more…
Core generosity resources
The following are some of the most important resources to develop a life-style of generosity. We pray that God will use these resources to help you, your church, your group and your community to live more generously. For more informationRead more…
[Review] No Such Thing as a Free Gift: The Gates Foundation and the Price of Philanthropy
In No Such Thing as a Free Gift: The Gates Foundation and the Price of Philanthropy, Linsey McGoey, senior lecturer in sociology at the University of Essex, excoriates what she sees as the historical illiteracy of many of today’s philanthropists. Armed withRead more…
“Generosity entails taking a risk.” – Sarah Thebarge
When we are broken or sick or hurting, our first instinct might not be to think of others. Often when we’re down, the temptation is to wallow in self-pity. However, sometimes the quickest way to healing is by stepping outsideRead more…
The 40acts resources for small groups and churches are available now!
[*UPDATE* You can now go to www.40acts.org.uk to sign up as an individual or a group, instead of signing up below] 40acts for Lent will be back in 2016, with brand new individual challenges and group resources. We’re making two ofRead more…
12 Intriguing Megachurch Trends
by Warren Bird Does it surprise you that among megachurches…? 62% are multisite, up from 46% five years ago 30% host an online campus (more than just streaming) 57% serve Communion always or often as part of worship almostRead more…
Wealth-X index show ultra-rich philanthropy on increase
The UK’s wealthiest people are some of the top givers globally, according to a report on ultra-wealthyphilanthropy by Wealth-X. Wealth-X records more than 211,000 ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals globally with at least US$30 million in net assets, and theRead more…
Facts and Figures – Public’s Favourite Causes
There are over 160,000 charities in the UK1, benefiting a wide range of causes from hospices to international development. We explore facts and figures to try and determine which of these causes appeal most to the general public, but findRead more…
Volunteerism Rate Inches Downward to New Low
Adults in the United States volunteered in 2014 at the lowest rate since the federal government began collecting such data 13 years ago. One in four Americans, or 25.3 percent, volunteered with an organization last year, according toRead more…
The USA and UK charity sectors compared
Last year I returned to the UK after 25 years’ working in the US not for profit sector to take up the role of Chief Executive at international development charity, Send a Cow which is based in Bath. Over theRead more…