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Hidden Surrey: Why local giving is needed to strengthen our communities (2009)
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Although Surrey is one of the wealthiest counties in the UK, this report demonstrates that it has many pockets of deprivation, which suffer the double disadvantage of going largely unnoticed and re
The 21st Century Potential of Constituency Voice (2009)
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This report, authored by David Bonbright of Keystone Accountability, David Campbell of Binghamton University (USA), and Linda Nguyen of the Alliance for Children and Families USA, argues that human
Natural Philanthropists: Findings of the Family Business Philanthropy and Social Responsibility Inquiry (2009)
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Despite the extensive literature on family foundations and corporate philanthropy, little is known about the philanthropy of family businesses, which straddles these categories.
The Blue Sweater Bridging the gap between rich and poor in an interconnected world (2009)
September 2010
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This book, written by the founder of the trailblazing venture philanthropy Acumen Fund, is categorised by its publishers as a ‘Memoir’ and marketed as “part coming-of-age stor
Why Rich People Give
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Philanthropy UK's Why Rich People Give is the result of the first major research into the attitudes of wealthy people in the UK to money - how they create it, keep it and spend it. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the motivations of the rich to support the charitable sector - or not - by giving money, time and expertise. It covers attitudes to faith, family and community, early experiences of giving and motivations, incentives and rewards. It examines relationships with recipient charities, how people give and feelings about wealth and responsibility.
Voluntary and community sector
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See glossary entry for Third sector.
Venture philanthropy
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An approach to charitable giving that applies venture capital investment principles – such as long-term investment and hands-on support – to the citizen sector.
Unrestricted funds
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Funds which can be used for the general purposes of a charity. See restricted funds .
Total return
Definition
Total return refers to the overall benefit of an investment. It includes both income and capital growth.
Tithe
Definition
To contribute a tenth of one's annual income to charity, especially for the support of the clergy or church.

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