Sunday Times Giving List 2019

WE'RE PROUD TO PARTNER THE GIVING LIST 2019 - THE TOP 200 DONORS ARE REVEALED

Since 2005, we've partnered with The Sunday Times to produce the Giving List, part of the annual Rich List, which celebrates the incredible work of philanthropists in Britain.

The new Sunday Times Giving List 2019 is now published.

This year’s Sunday Times Giving List - produced in partnership with CAF - breaks another record. The amount given to charity by Rich Listers this year has risen to a record £3.75bn, but there has been a significant drop in the numbers giving away more than 1% of their wealth - down to 72 people this year from 86 a year ago.

Our annual survey of philanthropy once again highlights many generous individuals and the good they do, but there is one outstanding grantmaker whose work stands out for the sheer breadth and depth of impact it has.

WHO'S TOP OF THE SUNDAY TIMES GIVING LIST?

Top of the Giving List is Jonathan Ruffer, Chairman of Ruffer LLP and active philanthropist supporting a range of community, arts, social and heritage causes. Ranked second is Kenneth Townsley, founder and Chairman of the Kentown Wizard Foundation.

With assets of £9.9bn, the Garfield Weston Foundation leads the way for big scale giving, donating a total of £69m to 1,917 projects - more than ever. The Foundation accounts for nearly half of the entire multibillion-pound assets of the philanthropists captured in the Giving List.

The huge contribution of Britain's philanthropists makes it possible for charities to do vital work which has a lasting impact, improving lives.

Joanna Walker, Head of Private Clients Charities Aid Foundation

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Philanthropy may be high on your client's agenda but not your main focus.

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Strategic - your clients can create a philanthropic fund today and distribute the funds within it to single or multiple causes over a period of time.
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If your clients are individuals paying tax in the UK and US, we offer a smart, tax-effective way for them to achieve greater impact with their philanthropy.

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Private clients can leave a gift to charity in their Will with the CAF Charitable Legacy Service and achieve social impact around the world for years to come.

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- What is the most tax-effective way I can give to a charity so I can make the most of my charitable giving?
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Contact our Private Client team who would be delighted to start a conversation with you, whether you are looking for informal advice on a client's charitable giving or you're exploring the possibility of setting up a more formal partnership that works for you and your organisation.

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