Citywealth - Charity & Philanthropy Articles
22 Jun 2010
Elephant Parade is coming to an end
At the end of the month there will be an auction of thirty one designer and collectable elephants at Sothebys. Registration is now open, contact Karen Jones, Citywealth for information. There is phone bidding with the Sotheby's team available on the night. Read more...
10 Jun 2010
Impetus increases charity’s income by 69%
Impetus invested in NPL in 2005, and over a four year period has provided it with: £175,000 of core funding; an additional £100,000 of co-investment from Charities Aid Foundation; hands-on management support, and pro bono expertise from skilled professionals valued at £279,000. As a result, NPL’s annual income has increased by 69 per cent, from £0.51m in 2005 to £0.86m in 2009. NPL has also increased the number of people with HIV it helps each year by from 250 to over 600, and it is now working with more than 10 London primary care trusts. Read more...
26 Apr 2010
Teams get into pole position for RNLI’s Ross Brawn Lifeboat Challenge
Brawn, winner of the Formula 1 Constructors and Drivers championships 2009 and now Team Principal of the MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Formula 1 Team, says: ‘This is a ground-breaking challenge which pits some of the UK’s top companies against each other to raise funds for a new lifeboat. The lifeboat will be shared between Tower and Chiswick RNLI lifeboat stations and will save many lives for years to come. Read more...
19 Apr 2010
The Sanne Philanthropic Foundation
The Sanne Philanthropic Foundation: "To give away money is an easy matter and in any man's power. Bu to decide to whom to give it, how large and when, and for what purpose and how, is neither in every man's power nor an easy task." Aristotle. Read more...
11 Apr 2010
Dame Steve Shirley gets behind local philanthropic efforts
Although the Community Foundation for Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole awards and fund is a local project, I mention the increasing amount of individuals who want to work on charitable projects abroad but Shirley thinks philanthropy, as the Community Foundation for Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole awards and fund are saying, starts at home. “It’s is a good way for everyone to start, before you give aid in Africa, you need to understand the processes of learning about giving. I think you are better off starting locally then scaling up later. Read more...
07 Apr 2010
Venture philanthropy: Impetus Trust
“There are only a small amount of organisations we can help and we don’t want to reinvent the wheel but we could do more if others join us with more funding.” Impetus are also compiling a report to see if they can disseminate their transformational ideology but Stephen says “it’s still in development.” For any hung individuals wanting to set up a foundation, Impetus can help. “We can apply our model to a foundation set up for a customised fee.” Read more...
08 Mar 2010
Support women in and children in Pakistan with FROK
Unlike most aid agencies, KK's key approach is to work with partner communities and facilitate them to become catalysts for their own change and long term development. Working in NWFP and FATA has proved problematic for many development agencies. However, founded and headed by Maryam Bibi, KK maintains a successful record of sustainable development work largely owing to its unique approach delivered by a skilled and experienced staff team sensitive to the local culture, religion and traditions. Read more...
08 Mar 2010
The Launch of “Sport Solidarity for Haiti”
Collecting sports equipment is the number one priority. The objective is to collect footballs, taekwondo kimonos and judo suits, handball balls, basketballs, rugby balls, gym mats, volleyballs, badminton kits, tennis kits, athletics equipment (hurdles, markers, long jump boards), whistles, stopwatches and board games. In liaison with the HOC, Peace and Sport will contact global sports governing bodies, major sports clubs, professional leagues and international companies to collect donations of sports equipment (new or used), to coordinate sending sports trainers to Haiti and to encourage financial donations. Read more...
04 Dec 2009
The Tigray Trust raising money for Are Bahri project in Ethiopia
The Tigray Trust hold regular cocktail parties to charity fund raise for the Are Bahri project. It is run by Janet Slee who is sister to Andrew Logan the famed jeweller and founder of the Alternative Miss World contest. Read more...
12 Nov 2009
Former TV star turned communication coach Julia Goodman given philanthropy honour
Dyslexia Action’s Annual Awards Dinner took place at The Dorchester Hotel in the presence of HRH The Countess of Wessex, Dyslexia Action patron. Read more...
