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…
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…
How enterprising are social enterprises?
Social Enterprise UK’s State of Social Enterprise Report 2015 presents a pretty cheerful picture. According to the report, half of the UK’s social enterprises are making a profit (though this has dropped slightly since 2013 when it was 55 per cent) andRead more…
Tending to the Roots: Why the biggest difference you can make may be on your doorstep
Who do we give to and why? In practice, giving is driven by emotions as much as any cost-benefit analysis. Consequently, the groups that usually benefit are those making headlines, those people have personal affiliations to or sadly, those whichRead more…
More to give: London millennials working towards a better world
This report reveals that there is a strong motivation amongst younger city employees to support the work of charities and community groups through giving and volunteering. It presents the findings of the first London-wide research on employee involvement and attitudesRead more…
London gives £5.6 billion a year in cash to charities
How much is London’s giving worth to charities? £5.6 billion a year is the first attempt to measure this, published in a report today by City Philanthropy. The report, More to Give: London Millennials Networking for a Better World, has found that London’sRead more…
Generosity stories
Stewardship has excellent short generosity stories in video format. Watch the videos at these webpages: http://www.stewardship.org.uk/blog/blog/post/345-our-latest-generosity-stories/ http://www.stewardship.org.uk/be-inspired/stories
London’s Giving to grow place based giving throughout London
London’s Giving is a new network designed to inspire Londoners to give to charities tackling hidden poverty, inequality and isolation in their communities. Launched by London Funders and backed by City Bridge Trust, the City of London Corporation’s charity, it also aims to helpRead more…
Generosity growing around the globe
The value of large charitable donations around the world increased significantly in 2013 compared to 2012, demonstrating that major philanthropy is thriving and growing. So finds the 2014 Coutts International Million Dollar Donors Report, for which the Indiana University LillyRead more…
Share Magazine
Share is the official magazine of Stewardship, published three times each year. Packed full of inspirational stories, thoughts and reflections: Generous living and godly giving Interviews, advice and stories from those in the know Good news from our recipient community TechnicalRead more…