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UK charities less optimistic about 2012 income than international nonprofits

Blackbaud's 2011 Global State of the Nonprofit Industry report, released at last week's International Fundraising Congress in Holland, finds that globally nonprofits anticipate increases in both chari

Charity begins at home with launch of Inspiring Local Philanthropy report

A new report by Coutts & Co, entitled ‘Inspiring Local Philanthropy’ has been released today providing a practical guide for people who want to make a difference by supporting the communities that mat

CAF wins Philanthropy Team of the Year award

The Charities Aid Foundation's (CAF) Private Clients/Trust Team has won the award for Philanthropy Team of the Year at the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) 2011/12 Private Client Award

The story of the Evening Standard's Dispossessed Fund

Calling London - cover

The story of the Evening Standard's successful Dispossessed Fund has been published as a book.

Forum on Irish Philanthropy launched

A new forum designed to help promote more Irish philanthropy has been launched by Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan.

Donations to largest 500 charities down by £70m

Voluntary donations to the UK’s 500 largest charities dropped by £70 million in real terms last year, according to this year's edition of The Charity Market Monitor 2011.

DEC launches East Africa Crisis Appeal

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is launching an appeal on behalf of its 14 humanitarian aid agency members to help more than 10 million people in East Africa, parts of which are suffering thei

American Ireland Fund has best fundraising year ever

Despite the recession the American Ireland Fund had its best year in terms of fundraising last year, according to the organisation's chief executive.

Politicians can do more to encourage public generosity, says Beth Breeze

Although a voluntary activity, politicians can and should do more to encourage public giving to charity.

ESRC research says cuts are likely to hit charities harder than expected

The charities that rely most heavily on public funding at present are those working with the most disadvantaged people and in the most deprived areas, according to initial findings of research funded

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