Philanthropy and Charitable Giving

Ensure that your generosity has a significant and lasting impact

Philanthropy is personal and motivations for charitable giving are diverse but, whatever your goals are, it is important to plan your giving. It takes time and knowledge to give effectively.

Philanthropy and Charitable Giving

Different ways of giving to charity

Many of our clients want to move from giving directly to charity (“chequebook philanthropy”) to a more formal structure that provides an ongoing platform for giving as well as important tax planning benefits. The basic choice is between establishing a charitable trust or using a donor-advised fund (DAF). A DAF is essentially a charity savings account where a donor can make contributions, enjoy tax benefits, and recommend grants from the fund over time.

Philanthropy and Charitable Giving

Achieve your goals

Whatever your vision, we will work with you to ensure that your generosity has a significant and lasting impact on the causes you are passionate about.

We will help you to understand the key issues and support you in designing a long-term strategy to achieve your goals.

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Complaints

If you wish to register a complaint, please write to Edward Galwey, Smythe house limited, 65 Curzon Street, London, W1J 8PE or email edward@smythehouse.co.uk

A summary of our internal complaints handling procedures for the reasonable and prompt handling of complaints is available on request and if you cannot settle your complaint with us, you may be entitled to refer it to the Financial Ombudsman Service at www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk or by contacting them on 0800 023 4 567.