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June marks the 3-year anniversary of the IFSL CAF ESG Fund range, a milestone for a project that was five years in the making. Born out of a strong partnership between LGT and CAF, the trio of funds has grown significantly.

Social media has revolutionised business, information sharing, and personal connections, becoming a major 21st-century innovation. Despite its benefits, there is increasing evidence that social media poses risks to young people.

Charities face a key transition moment, when moving from holding cash to investing for the first time. To best prepare for this transition, there are some practical steps which can help support readiness.

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.