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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.

For most people, the concept of retirement is something which only becomes real later in life. But professional athletes can find that retirement as a 20- or 30-something beckons, and may be accelerated by a career-ending injury. What follows can often require a period of reinvention as a new career path is forged.

Thirty years ago, on 23rd of August 1994, one million pounds was deliberately burned and destroyed in an old disused boathouse on the Scottish Isle of Jura. The answer to who would do this is the K Foundation, founded by The KLF band members: Bill Drummond and Jimmy Cauty. Why hold a bonfire?

It takes a huge base of support to make the Edinburgh Festivals happen and as public finances continue to be squeezed, Julie Hutchison, Technical Director for Philanthropy and Charities, discusses how philanthropy will play an ever-more important role in our latest insights.

As women entrepreneurs grow in number, they are also becoming prominent as philanthropists. Julie Hutchison, Technical Director for Philanthropy and Charities discusses Super-Givers and Funding Circles in our latest insights.

Looking at the meaning of philanthropy, its roots lie in the Greek for ‘love of humanity’. That might go some way to explaining the ‘why’ which motivates some individuals to give, although the drivers are usually very personal and can vary.

We live in an inter-connected world with traditional and online media alerting us to events within seconds of them happening. The 24-hour news cycle can sometimes feel negative, but it can also mobilise donors around the globe to respond quickly with financial help in response to an emergency.

As you are reading this, 26 of LGT Wealth Management’s employees will either be ascending or descending one of three mountains in England, Scotland or Wales.

With so many worthwhile charities in need of funds, it can be challenging for the would-be philanthropist to know where to start. How do you decide where to target your support? Can you be sure that your gift will make a real difference? And does it matter that you don’t have huge amounts of money to donate?

If you are one of the millions of UK taxpayers still to file their tax return online before 31st January, you might find there is an unexpected upside to leaving this task until the new year.