9 May, 2020
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8 July, 2019
Two jointly-released papers have warned about the “paucity” of academic research into charities and philanthropy. The papers, published by the think tank Charity Futures and the consultancy Giving Evi…
2 July, 2019
Charity Futures are delighted to share the results of the research consultation exercise which they have been carrying out in conjunction with Giving Evidence. Our two studies were about: Demand: This…
18 May, 2019
The Oxford Institute of Charity (OIC) will undertake a global search for a single £30 million endowment to deliver a sustainable annual income and it is anticipated that the Institute will open its do…
15 May, 2019
The world’s first academic institute to study charity is to be established at the University of Oxford. Plans for the Oxford Institute of Charity were prompted by the collapse in 2015 of the children’…
15 May, 2019
Sir Stephen Bubb has announced the launch of the Oxford Institute of Charity, which will be hosted at New College, Oxford University. The Charity Futures CEO announced plans this week to open doors in…
21 April, 2019
Charity Futures – Sir Stephen Bubb’s programme to improve charity governance and leadership – has launched a consultation to find the sector’s priorities for research topics. A series of focus groups…
19 April, 2019
Planning permission has been granted for the long-term site of the Oxford Institute of Charity. Building works are due to begin circa end of 2019. We intend to fully operation from start of academic y…
4 April, 2019
The OIC will be situated within a new integrated complex in Oxford – called the Gradel Quadrangles. This new architectural interpretation of the campus quad is a three-way spatial conversation between…
2 April, 2019
What research do you – charities and donors – need, to help your vital work. This essential exercise will ensure that charitable activity is based on sound evidence.