Sharp rise in donations to community foundations

British community foundations more than doubled their donations take last year. The country’s 57 community funds reaped about $90.9-million in 2008-9, an increase of more than $55-million.

Full text article by John Plummer is available via the Third Sector, 1/21/10.

British Universities' Campaigns Garner Big Gifts

Two British universities have received multimillion-dollar gifts, reports the Daily Telegraph, signaling a promising start to their capital campaigns.

Oxford University has received $50-million from Michael Moritz,
a partner at Sequoia Capital, a venture-capital firm in
California, and Harriet Heyman, a writer and former journalist
with The New York Times. That university recently announced its
campaign to raise about $2.5-billion.

Ros and Steve Edwards, who made millions through the sale of
their software company, gave $60-million to Cambridge University,
which is currently seeking about $2-billion in its campaign.

Full-text article by Graeme Paton via the Daily Telegraph, 6.18.08.

British Philanthropists Giving More

The very rich in Great Britain are giving more and more to causes in developing countries.

Full-text article by Maurice Chittenden is available via The Sunday Times, 4.20.08.