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Charity Directory

On this page we list some service providers that may be useful for donors.

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Donor Advisers
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
Global Returns Project: - curated list of environmental charities
The Big Give: - UK leaders for online matched giving campaigns
The Funding Network: - hold regular group meetings (virtual or physical) at which three small charities pitch for funding. Founded by Fred Mulder CBE
Tythe: - curated portfolio of charities with focus on the environment and climate change
WhatImpact: - knowledge sharing, resource sharing and connectivity between donors and charities or social enterprises
Volunteering
Investors in Community: Site with UK volunteering opportunities
NCVO: This NCVO webpage has some useful information and links to external sources of volunteering opportunities.
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