Public Benefit, Path Dependency and the Regulation of Philanthropy in the UK (2007)

John Townsend, a pupil barrister, discusses the new regulatory regime introduced by the Charities Act 2006.

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UK Philanthropy's Greatest Achievements (2006) -

a study of the great advances that British society has made, thanks to the contributions of its philanthropists.

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The Return of Philanthropy (2005) -

In Prospect magazine, Beth Breeze urges Britons to reclaim their place as world leaders in philanthropy. 

Seminars and lectures

Summaries and transcripts of lectures and seminars on strategic philanthropy held by the Institute:

• Mixing passion with strong business: Address by Nicholas Ferguson:
  June 2008, at the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO)
• Launch of Alliance Magazine - On Philanthrocapitalism:
  March 2007
• Managing the financial assets of not-for-profit organisations - Address by Professor David Swensen:
  November 2006
• Leveraging Charitable Assets:
  September 2005
• An Accidental Philanthropist - Address by Sir Tom Hunter:
  June 2005
• Philanthropy in the 21st Century:
  June 2004