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November 26, 2023
How do Giving is Great Ratings work?
 We have designed a unique algorithm that analyses the digital data available on each charity in order to identify areas of strength as well as those that require further investigation. Our ratings can....more

February 9, 2023
Environmental charities really can make a difference
 It's easy to become disillusioned at the scale of the environmental crisis that we are facing and the seeming reluctance of governments to coordinate responses. Fortunately, many Third Sector organisations....more

October 10, 2022
How much of my donation actually goes to charity?
 If you are considering what charity you should donate to, this is probably the question you want to ask, but the answer should not drive your decision. In other walks of life curiosity about costs....more

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What to look for

Of course you want to support causes that tug your heart strings.

But you also need to be sure they will have a real impact, are well managed and will still be around in the future.

Stop comparing the amount spent on overheads, start focusing on what really matters.

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