Charity Directory

On this page we list some resources that may be useful for donors and charities. Please let us know about any potential additions.

Videos

Just give money away: The founder of GiveDirectly explains why offering cash with no strings can be the best way to help the poor

The Generosity Experiment: Sasha Dichter of the Acumen Fund explains why he spent a month saying Yes to every request

The most important moral problems of our time: TED talk by one of the co-founders of Effective Altruism

The Why and How of Effective Giving: Balance your emotional drivers against the evidence of where you can have the most impact

Books

Doing Good Better: Effective Altruism and a Radical New Way to Make a Difference: by William Macaskill

Infectious Generosity: Insightful explanation of why giving makes us feel better by the head of TED

It Ain't What You Give, It's The Way that You Give It: by Caroline Fiennes

The Most Good You can Do: How Effective Altruism is Changing Ideas about Living Ethically: by Peter Singer

Winners take all - the elite charade of changing the world: by Anand Giridharadas

Research

Donor Advisers

Animal Charity Evaluators: We take the guesswork out of supporting animal advocacy by directing funds toward the most impactful charities and programs, based on evidence and research.

Candid: Candid is a nonprofit that provides comprehensive data and insights about the social sector in the USA

Charities Aid Foundation: - the largest provider of charity accounts in the UK including Donor Advised Funds

Charity Navigator: Charity Navigator is a platform that evaluates the financial health and accountability of charitable organisations in the USA

Charizone: Charizone use data to inform donors philanthropic decisions

Effective Altruism Forum: All the posts on the Effective Altruism Forum (US)

GiveWell: US site with short list of charities mainly in the developing world with evidence of impact

Greenwood Place: Greenwood Place is a community of philanthropists working in the United Kingdom and internationally. We provide strategic advice and implementation support to individuals, families and foundations.

I.G.Advisors: - consultancy that bridges the gap between fundraisers, businesses and philanthropists

National Philanthropic Trust: NPT is an English charity driven by our mission to make philanthropy more convenient and efficient for donors. We provide donor-advised funds to donors in the UK and around the world who wish to base their philanthropy from the UK.

Open Philanthropy: Extensive source of research and charity recommendations (mainly US)

Philanthropy Impact: - useful online resources mainly aimed at helping financial advisers

Prism the Gift Fund: - providers of Donor Advised Funds, can also advise on charity selection and administer foundations.

The Giving Department: - founded by Steve Wickham, advises family offices and several major grant makers and corporates on philanthropy selection

The Life You Can Save: Peter Singer's website with recommendations for charities with effective programmes (US focus). Also see book & TED talk).

Donor Platforms

Volunteering

Charity Support Organisations

Charity Excellence: Registered charity offering a free online platform that helps charitable organisations in the UK to improve their efficiency, effectiveness, and fundraising

Clinks: An organisation that supports charities working with offenders and their families in the UK. They provide resources, research, and support for organisations in the criminal justice sector.

Cranfield Trust: Provides consultancy services to registered charities with annual budget under £1 million.

Directory for Social Change: Registered charity offering a subscription based grants database and other fundraising services

Foundations: Foundations is an independent charity that works to improve outcomes for children through the promotion of effective early intervention. Their website offers research, tools, and resources for those involved in early years services

Funding for All: Registered charity offering mentoring, tools and other support including a database of available grants

SOFII: Registered charity that showcases the latest developments in fundraising

The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF): The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) is a UK-based membership organisation that represents and supports charitable foundations and grant-making charities. ACF provides a platform for foundations to collaborate, share knowledge, and advocate for issues relevant to their work.

The Beacon Collaborative: The Beacon Collaborative is a consultancy and advisory organisation that focuses on providing support and strategic guidance to charitable organisations, particularly in the areas of fundraising and philanthropy