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Wealth planning for clients without children can look a bit different. These clients have three options. You can either: 1. give your money to the Canada Revenue Agency, 2. give it to extended family members, or 3. donate it to charity. In this article, our very own Elke Rubach says, "It’s really about empowering the family about what they want to do with their wealth." Read the full article by @canadianfamilyoffices here: https://lnkd.in/gHsyhX2e

Amidst a decline in donors, charitable service demand skyrockets: 1 in 5 Canadians sought essential aid in 2023, with 69% of them being first-time users. This growing demand creates a significant strain on charities and the communities they support. For more insights, see Section 3, Page 24 of the Canadian Giving Report by CanadaHelps. Share your thoughts on these giving trends below🗣⬇ #FirstNationsKidsFirst

In an era defined by ever-evolving societal needs, the demand for charitable services is mounting at an unprecedented pace. However, challenges in charity recruitment are making it difficult for organisations to provide the vital services that communities rely on. The blog below goes into how to overcome charity recruitment challenges. #tpp #boardrecruitment #charityrecruitment

You know how to make a difference Briggs Equipment UK Ltd! That’s why the NSPCC wants to become your next charity partner. By working together, we can make a real difference by raising the vital funds needed to stop child abuse, which half a million children in the UK suffer each year. Just imagine, your support could help enable the NSPCC to answer the calls made to Childline - one child calls us every 45 seconds! These calls really do make a difference to the children who call us. What we ask of the team at Briggs Equipment UK, is that you vote for the NSPCC to be your charity of the year, resulting in you leaving a legacy for children in the UK. You can support the NSPCC too by sharing this post with your Briggs Equipment UK colleagues and contacts. Thanks. #MakeADifference #CharityOfTheYear #NSPCC

Dena Foundation's Executive Director Vishal Darji, CPA, CMA is in attendance at the STEP Canada National Conference. STEP - The Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners. Philanthropy comes in many forms, it can be big or small. 70% of all donations in Canada go to 1% of the charities in our country. How many of them are considered to be focused on the needs of the South Asian or Indo-Canadian community? When planning a gift to charity, a donor advised fund offers flexibility, which is not available when making a single lump sum donation. With Donor Advised Funds - You can create an endowment, a multi year gift, or a planned approach to meet both your or your clients needs.

New independent research by the Directory of Social Change provides the latest analysis of the Armed Forces charity sector, with evidence, trends and insightful case studies from both small and large charities. Funded by Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), this latest report is an important tool for charities to better understand the sector in which they operate, and to use this evidence to best support their beneficiaries. The report explores the challenges and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Armed Forces charities, and provides analysis of how the sector continues to provide support to its many beneficiaries. https://lnkd.in/eVb_xrwx #armedforcescommunity

State of the Sector 2024 A new report by New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) examines the state of charities in the UK following the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis. The research highlights a range of issues that the sector and the people who need its support are facing and explores the views of charity leaders, charity users and the public on where charities are.

Gift Aid is a powerful tool that allows charities to increase their impact by reclaiming 25p every time a UK taxpayer donates £1, at no additional cost to the donor. However, with any financial system, there are both benefits and restrictions associated with it. In our recent blog, we take a look at the advantages and limitations of gift aid, and discuss strategies for charities to maximise their income 👉 bit.ly/3Sh2IBo.