Donations to charity rose from £9.7 billion to £10.3 billion during 2017, but fewer people gave, according to the largest study of giving conducted in the UK. But those that do give are giving more, according to the annual research carried out by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). CAF’s annual UK Giving report, which includes interviews with more than 12,000 people by YouGov throughout 2017, found that men are less charitable than women, … [Read more...] about Fewer People are Giving but they’re Giving More, says UK’s Largest Study of Giving
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Amy Braier Wins JFN’s 2018 JJ Greenberg Memorial Award
Braier, Director of Pears Foundation, wins award honoring young foundation professionals. Jewish Funders Network awarded the 2018 JJ Greenberg Memorial Award to Amy Braier, Director of the London-based Pears Foundation, in a ceremony today at the 2018 JFN International Conference in Tel Aviv. Braier is the 15th recipient (and the first recipient based in the UK) of the annual award, which honors foundation professionals engaged in grantmaking, … [Read more...] about Amy Braier Wins JFN’s 2018 JJ Greenberg Memorial Award
Key U.K. Jewish figure accused of Financial Abuse
Auditors accuse Jeremy Newmark, head of the Jewish Labour Movement, of financial mismanagement while serving as chief executive of British Jewry's main umbrella organization By Sue Surkes Posted with permission from The Times of Israel The chairman of the main Jewish organization within the UK’s Labour Party has been accused of playing fast and loose with donations and organizational expenses while he headed the Jewish Leadership … [Read more...] about Key U.K. Jewish figure accused of Financial Abuse
Limmud launches first “Limmud Madrichim Training Program”
In order to invest in the next generation of both Limmud leadership and leadership in the wider UK Jewish community, Limmud has launched a Madrichim Training Program. The kick-off took place this past weekend during the Limmund Manchester event. “Limmud is investing in the next generation to cultivate future communal leaders, instill a passion for Jewish learning and nurture a proud Jewish identity,” said Limmud Chair David Hoffman. “We are … [Read more...] about Limmud launches first “Limmud Madrichim Training Program”
Genesis Philanthropy Group expands support for Jewish Life in Britain
Genesis Philanthropy Group (GPG) is expanding its activities in Great Britain with significant grants to Moishe House and PJ Library, two of the most successful global entities engaging Jewish young adults and young families today. … [Read more...] about Genesis Philanthropy Group expands support for Jewish Life in Britain
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