Is giving more important than ever in todays world

WHY DOES GIVING MATTER?

Giving is a fundamental part of human nature, and the bedrock of a healthy, sustainable civil society. Yet in today’s world, where the state and the market cater to many needs, there is often little clarity about what part voluntary giving plays in our society.

Here we explore the politics, history and philosophy of giving to understand why it plays such a vital and unique role in our society, and how we can maximise the potential of philanthropic giving to drive social progress.

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15 August 2018

Awkward Places: Austerity, democracy and the challenges of civic philanthropy
Civic philanthropy is on the rise right now. Many policymakers and funders are exploring the benefits of taking a place-based approach when it comes to supporting local areas and meeting the needs of society. But we should also not be naïve; and must acknowledge that there may be challenges when it comes to developing place-based giving, and even unintended negative consequences. We explore what some of these challenges might be, and how they might be overcome.
20 March 2018

Giving makes us happy: charity improves well-being for donors too
It's an oft-repeated truism that giving makes you happy, but how well does this assumption stand up to rigour?
5 October 2017

The History of Civic Philanthropy in the UK: What can we learn from it?
Philanthropy has played a key role in the growth and development of many towns and cities around the UK. What can this rich history tell us about how we might kick start a new, 21st century golden age of civic philanthropy?
17 July 2017

Can Mayors help to build a culture of civic philanthropy?
There is a growing focus on the role of elected mayors as drivers of change at a local level. Can they play a key role in developing a culture of civic philanthropy that can strengthen our towns and cities? And how?
12 July 2017

Philanthropy: anti-democratic and proud of it?
Philanthropy can sometimes subvert democracy by allowing a small minority to exert disproportionate influence on public policy. But could this actually be one of philanthropy's great strengths?

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Brave new world, with Rhodri Davies

Could this be philanthropy's finest hour? Rhodri Davies, Giving Thought Programme Leader at CAF, discusses the challenges and opportunities facing philanthropists.