We are pleased to announce that we have been able to extend the deadline for applications for the NCVO Scholarship to 28 July 2014. The scholarship, … Read more
Tag: philanthropy
Businesses turn to charities
Business leaders increasingly develop skills in charity environment, study finds. New research from Dr Beth Breeze, a University philanthropy expert, suggests business leaders are increasingly … Read more
Interested in postgraduate study?
As exams come to an end why not find out about the great postgraduate opportunities that Kent offers. The University is holding two Open Days, … Read more
See us at Evolve 2014, Monday 16 June
We are delighted to be part of the NCVO’s Evolve 2014. The event will see over 1,000 voluntary sector professionals coming together to share best practice, innovations and debate important … Read more
Link between charity and baby boomers
Following the publication of ‘Age of Opportunity – putting the ageing society of tomorrow on the agenda of the voluntary sector today’ by the Commission … Read more
Times article on Philanthropy and paying tax
Philanthropy expert Beth Breeze says some super rich people prefer donating to paying tax in today’s Times newspaper article ‘Philanthropists give millions to charity, but … Read more
The Big Society – hear Professor Pete Alcock speak
Professor Pete Alcock, Director of Third Sector Research Centre and Professor of Social Policy & Administration at the University of Birmingham, is our guest speaker at … Read more
Coutts report finds philanthropy buoyant
The latest annual Coutts Million Pound Donor Report, produced in association with the University’s Centre for Philanthropy , concludes that philanthropy in the UK is buoyant. The … Read more
Philanthropists feel enriched by giving
Most rich people who donate to philanthropic causes say it enriches their lives despite leaving them worse off, according to a new book co-written by … Read more
Fundraising’s 50 Most Influential 2013
Dr Beth Breeze has been named in a poll of the 50 most influential people in UK fundraising. Fundraising magazine opened the online poll to readers … Read more