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Charities across the UK might find they have an unexpected source of financial support in the years ahead, when it comes to a (positive) unintended consequence connected to the 2024 Autumn Budget.

Although grant making clients have been our largest charity client group in the UK for many years, I’ve never worked directly for one; until now. Julie Hutchison, explains more about her secondment at LGT Venture Philanthropy.

Hospices in the UK rely more on donations, gifts in wills and income from their charity shops, compared to the role of government funding for the hospice sector.

The lines between philanthropy and impact investing are blurring, as donors also want their investment portfolios managed in more positive ways.

If you are thinking of making a charitable gift, here are three of the commonly found approaches which you might like to explore. They range from quick and simple, to slower and more complex. Each option achieves different objectives.

With the festive season upon us, and Giving Tuesday taking place on 3rd December, it’s a time of year when generosity of spirit is highlighted. It’s an important date in the charity fundraising calendar and illustrates both how fundraising has evolved and how technical innovation is enabling charitable giving in the digital age.

Each November, Trustees’ Week highlights the important role of charity trustees, offering a great opportunity to access information and free events for those looking to find out more.

For individuals considering donations to charity, there were no notable mainstream tax changes in the UK Autumn Budget 2024. There are some limited technical changes from 6 April 2026 in specific scenarios to prevent donors from obtaining a significant financial benefit from donations. Find out more about the recent announcement.

When it comes to the history of certain taxes, my memory stretches back to the 1990s when I first studied tax law at university. In the UK, the top rate of capital gains tax was consistent for many years at 40%, even with changes of government over that decade.

On a recent sunny day in Leeds, Julie Hutchison, Technical Director for Philanthropy and Charities, hosted a panel discussion on business and philanthropy, organised by Connect Yorkshire.