Resources

For resources available for grant applicants, see the ‘training and resources’ page of the grants section,

So, where are the main problems in London?
London's Poverty Profile  is the first independant and comprehensive study of poverty and inequality across London. You can download the 2009 report to compare statistics in each area.

I want to know more about London's communities
www.london.gov.uk/london-life/community-and-people/index.jsp

www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/ (see the '10 interesting facts' about each london borough)

Who’s trying to work out the most effective ways of tackling these issues?
Joseph Rowntree Foundation do some very interesting research onto the causes of social problems and the best ways to turn them around

The Young Foundation

The London Voluntary Service Council

What exactly are Community Foundations?
Community Foundation Network for information on the UK movement

Take a look at the latest available Community Foundation statistics

I want to give responsibly. How can I make sure I do this?
New Philanthropy Capital's website for some 'good giving principles'

‘Philanthropy’ seems to be a popular word… tell me more?
http://www.philanthropyuk.org/

Philanthropy UK have a useful charity jargon glossary

New Philanthropy Capital's Website

What books are you all reading now?

Our director Rhys is reading The Spirit Level: Why More Equal Societies Almost Always Do Better (Wilkinson/Pickett, 2009)

"The Spirit Level demonstrates the effects of inequality on all members of society- not just the poor''

 

 

 

Our director Sonal is reading Just Another Emperor? The Myths and Realities of Philanthrocapitalism (Edwards, 2008)

''A challenge to many of the claims made by and for philanthropists, you can even download the book at www.justanotheremperor.org''

 

 

 

Read more...
A selection of interesting articles:

How to Give More Effectively by our director, Katherine Barber

Beth Breeze on UK Philanthropy's Greatest Achievements

Barry Gaberman on The Status of Global Philanthropy