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The Edinburgh-based energy, mining and metals research group, Wood Mackenzie has changed hands in a billion pound deal that will trigger a £90,000,000 windfall for its top management.

I see that the Scottish Charity Register (OSCR) website now sometimes includes the name of a charity correspondent.

On holiday in Devon recently, I visited the famous Donkey Sanctuary (yes really!). Two things struck me. Firstly, entry was free – a great way to attract new donors from around the country. Secondly, on the walls around the site were huge boards naming their legacy donors, year by year - and I mean huge! They were unmissable and listed the many hundreds of people who have remembered this charity in their wills. So what can we learn from this?

I have just found out that the next edition of the Sunday Times Rich List is due to be published on Sunday 29th April 2012, with details of 1,000+ of the wealthiest people in the United Kingdom.

I see from LinkedIn that Charlotte Grimshaw of FR&C, Australia has drawn attention to the lists of resources on the FR&C website - Australian, Asian and other international resources.

I can't believe that I have ever considered Batman and Bill Gates at the same time, far less compared them, but such a comparison has inspired this infographic by frugaldad.com of Bill Gates and his c

For those feeling daunted by 2012, a word of encouragement. It’s not all bad news. Yes, things will be tough, but we’re all getting used to that. Nevertheless, you will still need something to carry you through the year and help you raise the funds your organisation depends on.

I see from the latest newsletter from Prospecting for Gold that Wealth Watch has a subscription offer, which allows researchers and fundraisers to obtain you a copy of the latest edition so you can se

Bad news for big charities – some donors really don’t like you!

Just a reminder that the Sunday Times Rich List is out this Sunday 8 May.

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