Impacting 1 Million Lives Globally
The deal included the merger of Refinitiv Charities and the LSEG Foundation. Recognising the potential for significant social impact, LSEG sought to develop a comprehensive social impact strategy that would engage their employees and empower communities worldwide.
The Giving Department embarked on a journey with the LSEG Foundation to redefine its vision and identify aligned, strategic partners globally.
We began by co-creating a new social impact strategy with the ambition of supporting one million people globally through targeted economic empowerment programmes. This strategy was built on three key areas of activity:
We conducted rigorous research to identify and assess potential global charity partners, providing due diligence and guidance on selection criteria, and helping to assess and shortlist charity applications for Trustee consideration. A key outcome was the establishment of multi-year strategic partnerships with leading organisations such as Room to Read, Girls Who Code, Skills Builder, and Women’s World Banking. These partnerships extend beyond financial support, including knowledge sharing, employee volunteerism, and collaborative programme development.
Additionally, we supported the LSEG Foundation in selecting and onboarding a global charity technology partner to streamline grant management, track impact, and facilitate employee giving. We continue to provide ongoing support to the LSEG Foundation’s Trustee Board, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s overall strategic objectives.
Major changes such as a corporate acquisition are incredibly challenging, but they can also serve as a catalyst for positive change. By leveraging the merger of Refinitiv Charities and the LSEG Foundation as an opportunity to re-evaluate and strengthen its philanthropic approach, LSEG demonstrated a commitment to its core values through effective and meaningful social impact initiatives.
If you are interested in learning how The Giving Department can help you develop a robust and enduring social impact strategy that will empower communities and inspire others, please get in touch. We would love to support you on your journey.
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Director
Steve has spent over 20 years in the charity sector. As a successful fundraiser Steve worked for a number of charities in senior roles most latterly as Head of Fundraising at The Prince’s Trust. This experience has given Steve a deep understanding of how companies and private funders can best support charities, how effective relationships can be developed, where value can be delivered and how the right support can deliver genuine and long-lasting change. Steve founded The Giving Department in 2010 with the clear vision of providing expert independent resource to help companies and philanthropists deliver real social impact and achieve their greatest charitable ambitions. Over the subsequent years Steve has developed the business, working with an increasingly wide portfolio of clients from FTSE100 companies to corporate foundations and private HNW philanthropists. Passionate about the sector, Steve is often called to speak on charitable issues and on occasions provides bespoke mentoring to help individuals build capability and impact.
steve@thegivingdepartment.com
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