Tackling Britain's giving deficit | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

Tackling Britain's giving deficit | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: "The government wants to help increase giving and published a green, consultative paper in December as a platform to invite ideas. The deadline for responses is next Wednesday, and a white paper will follow before the summer. At least the government recognises the importance of taking steps to tackle Britain's giving deficit. Strikingly, though, the paper barely mentioned high end giving – donations made by rich people or (as people are wont to call them nowadays) 'high net worth individuals.' A report published today by New Philanthropy Capital highlights ten practical ways that should help boost giving, including amongst the wealthy."