We define philanthropy as the giving of resources in an engaged and strategic way for maximum impact and in a tax efficient manner. It can include the giving of money, assets, time, talent, voice and one’s social capital. We believe in the power of philanthropy as a great social connector and the source of many great opportunities.
80,000 Hours is a community that encourages people to become effective altruists – people who make helping others a significant part of their lives and try make their help as effective as possible. Its members focus their careers on helping others by campaigning, innovating, becoming professional philanthropists, improving effective organisations, and researching.
A business-led charity focused on promoting responsible business practice. Its membership of 850 companies help to transform communities by tackling key social and environmental issues and in doing so, transform themselves.
CAF's mission is "motivating society to give ever more effectively, helping to transform lives and communities around the world”.
To put this mission statement into action, it:
City Action, backed by the City of London Corporation, is a free volunteer matchmaking service for businesses based in the Square Mile. It supports City businesses looking to establish or develop employee volunteering programmes through a range of services including a bespoke volunteer matchmaking service with community organisations in the City-fringe boroughs.
Funded by The City Bridge Trust and part of City Philanthropy: A Wealth of Opportunity, The City Funding Network, (CFN) was launched by The Funding Network in July 2012. The Network aims to provide exciting opportunities for young City professionals to socialise and network around philanthropic opportunities.
CITY.COMM is the umbrella organisation for the City of London's Third Sector, providing practical support to frontline organisations such as information, training and development advice. It helps organisations work together more effectively, and facilitates their involvement in the City's policy planning.
EAPG was established in 1998 by a group of visionary wealth advisors and charity consultants who understood the value to their business of offering philanthropic advice to their clients within a domestic and cross-border context.
ELBA (East London Business Alliance) creates possibilities in East London by connecting business to local people, alongside public and community partners, to enable social, economic and infrastructure change.
An international movement, with a London Chapter, committed to helping more people become donors, based on two simple ideas:
Heart of the City enables companies to develop Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through learning from one another.
If your business is based in the City of London or neighbouring boroughs you can access its free Newcomers programme. Its programme explores the key areas of commuity, environment, supply-chain and employee-wellbeing.