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Reasons to get on board.

We live and breathe the non-profit sector at Philanthropy Company. Professionally speaking, we cover its length and breadth from […]

The Captain Tom 100 Challenge

The Captain Tom 100 launches nationwide today and there has already been great media coverage. Philanthropy Company are proud […]

Arts Beyond Covid – Positively Creative

By Liz Purchase, Senior Consultant Arts and Heritage – Philanthropy Company Watch the Arts Beyond Covid Webinar 02/02/21 Our Fearless […]

Philanthropy Company launches a fundraising hub for church customers with specialist insurer Ecclesiastical + livestream of expert webinar for Churches on 1st July.

Top Tips, Emergency Funders and Essential Checklists Specifically Designed for Churches -Philanthropy Company launches a fundraising hub for church […]

93% of charities struggling to recruit fundraisers

Philanthropy Company, Fundraisers of the Future survey, asked a group of 27 senior fundraisers for their insight into recruitment and […]

Philanthropy Company Network Breakfast

Last week we were delighted to host our first breakfast for Philanthropy Company Network at our offices in Marylebone. […]

Philanthropy Company appoints Senior Fundraiser to team

We are very lucky in the UK to have a number of generous Trusts and Foundations supporting a wide range […]

Welcome Rebecca Williams!

We’re delighted to extend a warm welcome to the newest member of our Philanthropy Company team. Rebecca Williams recently joined […]

Welcome Carlos Carasco!

Carlos joined the Philanthropy Company team in September. After a month of working with us, he’s become an integral member […]

What a team!

Work life balance; balancing work with home or just Philanthropy Company life? Between those of us pictured here we have […]

A different voice for mental health

We had the great honour this week to be invited by our client, Deafinitely Theatre, to watch their latest production, 4.48 […]

Philanthropy Company grows Director Team

We are delighted to announce that Francesca Hewitt is joining our Director team from September 2018. Francesca is currently Head […]

Philanthropy Company grows Arts and Culture team

This month Leo Crane joins the Philanthropy Company as a Senior Associate. Making the announcement today Caroline Underwood, CEO of the Philanthropy Company said

Philanthropy Company grows University team

In January 2018, Kate Foley, currently Associate Director at the University of Exeter’s Global Advancement directorate, will join the Philanthropy […]

“If the State Provides Less, Who Will Provide More?”

“If the State Provides Less, Who Will Provide More?” was a panel discussion hosted by Philanthropy Company and Marshall Institute […]

Supporting growth of Middle Gifts as a Platform for Major Donor Giving

We are delighted that on Monday 3rd July our Associate, Nicky Bishop, will be presenting at the IOF Fundraising Convention […]

Congratulations to Caroline Underwood OBE

Many congratulations to our CEO Caroline Underwood on being awarded an OBE for charitable services in the Queen’s Birthday Honours […]

School Fundraising—Find us at the IDPE Annual Conference

Yvonne and John are attending the 2017 IDPE conference for school fundraising at Whittlebury Hall today and tomorrow—head to stand […]

Philanthropy Company grows Arts Team

In recent months, like all of us involved in philanthropy and fundraising we have been watching the impact of Brexit […]

Stoll Centenary Gala Dinner

Last night we were privileged enough to attend the Stoll Centenary Year Gala Dinner at the Savoy Hotel. It was […]

How anyone can make a difference

While we often discuss which qualities are essential in a professional fundraiser, it’s important to keep in mind that anyone […]

Trustees and Fundraising – A Practical Guide

The IoF recently released a practical guide for trustees on their role in ensuring fundraising is being carried out responsibly […]

Our new office

It feels like just yesterday that we moved to Marylebone, but we have quickly outgrown the space and have now […]

Our client wall

It was so exciting to walk into the office this morning and see client logos going up on the wall. […]

Seven Leadership Skills from “Dangerous Women”

I had the great privilege to attend a panel discussion hosted by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Westminster Business […]

Giving is Growing! Our thoughts on The Sunday Times Giving List 2016

Published by the Sunday Times annually, the Giving List is the leading measure of philanthropic giving among those featured in […]

Royal visit to the Olympic Park

We were delighted to be involved in an event with HRH The Princess Royal visiting the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park […]

People Power – My Kingdom for a Beach

The day started at the FINZ Conference (Fundraising Institute of New Zealand) with a blast of energy as Duane Major […]

Thank you to the Institute of Physics

It has been wonderful to work with the Institute and find out about their exceptional programmes to advocate physics in the UK and Ireland (and beyond).

Brand new Case for Support for our client Stoll

We love the new case for support from our client Stoll, depicting stories of how they have made a lasting difference for the people they support.

Exciting developments for Foundation for FutureLondon

We have seen three exciting developments with our client Foundation for FutureLondon this week.

Philanthropy Company moves to Marylebone

We were delighted to move into our new office in Marylebone last week. Situated adjacent to the station and within easy reach of Oxford, the office will be the central point of all activity for Philanthropy Company going forward.

The University Of Buckingham To Launch Centre For The Study Of Liberal Economics

It was announced today that Lord Vinson, entrepreneur and co-founder of the Centre for Policy Studies, has made a gift of £5 million jointly to the University of Buckingham and the Institute of Economic Affairs to widen understanding of the Constitution of Liberty.

Congratulations to both Lord Vinson, for his wonderful gift and to the Sir Anthony and the University of Buckingham on the achievement and everything that it will bring. We are thrilled to be working with the University of Buckingham during this exciting time.

Philanthropy in a Changing World – a Philanthropy Company event

On the 11th of February, we were delighted to host an evening of networking and thought on the trends in philanthropy at Modern Art Oxford, with guest speakers David Isaac, CBE, (Chair of Modern Art Oxford; Partner of Pinsent Masons, a Director of the Big Lottery Fund and a Trustee of the Human Dignity Trust and 14-18 Now which marks the centenary of WW1) and Jasmine Whitbread (until recently CEO of Save the Children International overseeing programmes in 120 countries for the world’s most deprived children).

A year in summary

Last week the Philanthropy Company gathered for a festive drink in the heart of the Olympic park, East London. In the afternoon the team came and shared updates from our work – from the University of Buckingham, to Chelsea Academy, and to the International Committee of the Red Cross – and thought about how the Company will go forward in 2016 and beyond. We have some exciting projects underway along with our client work, and are all looking forward to another year working with exceptional people and organisations.

Happy Christmas

To celebrate the end of a great year the Philanthropy Company team toured the Olympic Park where plans for Olympicopolis are taking shape; pausing under a giant sparkly Christmas tree at Westfield Stratford!

Thank you to all our clients and contacts for the opportunity to work with you on many wonderful projects.

We wish you a Happy Christmas and a wonderful (philanthropic) 2016!

Innovative Philanthropy: New Ways to Respond to Growing Demand

We were delighted to support this Philanthropy Impact event last night kindly hosted by Sir Vernon Ellis, Chair of the British Council in his wonderful home.

The panel comprised John Nickson, Campaigner for Philanthropy and author; Dawn Austwick, Chief Executive of the Big Lottery Fund; Lucy Blythe, Director Philia International and Rory Brooks Founding Partner, MML Capital Partners.

Good is best – it’s official

I was delighted to be on the benches for a debate, which drew a full house, at the Oxford Union on the 10th of November. The motion: “this house believes that there is nothing wrong with spending more on looking good than doing good”.

Funding networks: it’s not just about the numbers

Funding networks are on the rise with organisations like The Funding Network (TFN) and BeyondMe encouraging people to join together and support charitable causes. The networks can take many forms – from the funding pitches organised by TFN to the 6-person work-based teams organised by BeyondMe.

Ready for change?

Following the recent Etherington review, there are new legal and reporting requirements for all trustees.

The media has given great airtime to the recent scrutiny of charitable giving. Alongside negative headlines in the tabloid press, useful guidance has emerged around the responsibilities of trustees for fundraising.

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