Philanthropists and Foundations

Whether you’re an individual philanthropist, family foundation or grant-making charitable trust, our personal and collaborative approach combined with our national and international reach means we are perfectly positioned to support you at all stages of your journey.

We help our clients:

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Establish a private charitable trust or other appropriate vehicles for charitable giving

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Review current approach and impact, providing independent evaluation and expert recommendations

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Identify new funding opportunities, undertaking due diligence and establishing impactful and sustainable partnerships

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Manage administrative functions by delivering “family office” support

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Research social issues to inform approach and achieve desired impact

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Engage and develop the next generation of philanthropists, working closely with the whole family

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Implement and strengthen the infrastructure necessary for a focused and effective giving strategy

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Provide capacity building support to current or potential partners to maximise their effectiveness

Steve Wickham

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
+44 (0) 207 680 6587