This document provides information about UBS Philanthropy Services in the UK and the support they offer clients. They have a donor advised foundation (DAF) that allows clients to donate efficiently to charity while receiving tax benefits. They also work with the Optimus Foundation to implement clients' philanthropic goals and fund high-impact projects globally. UBS takes on administrative and governance responsibilities so clients can focus on their philanthropic vision. Experts are available to advise clients on strategy and ensure donations have maximum impact.
This document provides an overview of funding options for social enterprises, including social investment such as loans and equity, grants, and angel investors. It discusses that social enterprises should aim to be financially sustainable through earned income but can also pursue a mix of funding sources including social investment, grants, and trading income. It provides examples of social investment providers, grant funders, and local funding programs to support social enterprises.
Microsoft Word February 2009 Funding News Volume 1Debbie Holmes
The document provides information on several grant-making organizations and trusts, summarizing their funding priorities, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines. The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund supports research and care for those with learning disabilities. The Gannett Foundation funds local projects in the areas where Newsquest operates. The Tesco Charity Trust awards grants between £1000-4000 for projects benefiting children, elderly, and disabled.
This document summarizes presentations from a trustee conference on social investment. It discusses how social investment can provide charities and social enterprises additional funding beyond traditional donations and contracts. Social investment blends a financial return with a social return. Examples are provided of how London Early Years Foundation and Furnistore have successfully utilized social investment to expand their operations and impact. Trustees must consider the risks but social investment was shown to enable growth and greater benefit to communities.
The Centre for Social Initiatives Promotion (CSIP) supports social entrepreneurs in Vietnam. A social entrepreneur uses business skills to operate nonprofit or for-profit social organizations with the goal of creating social change rather than profits. CSIP was established in 2008 to identify and support early-stage social entrepreneurs through training, funding, advocacy, and networking. Their support helps social entrepreneurs overcome challenges like legal issues and a lack of financial and technical capacity.
What role for business groups in homeless policy? One corporate foundation’s ...FEANTSA
Presentation given by Simon Sheehan, Hilton in the Community Foundation, UK, at a FEANTSA seminar on "Funding strategies: Building the case for homelessness", hosted by the Committee of the Regions, June 2012
East End Community Foundation Annual Report 2017 18 Stephanie Fuller
The document provides an overview of the annual review of the East End Community Foundation (EECF) for 2017/2018. Some key points:
- EECF invested more money in the community than ever before, achieving its £1 million target and winning awards for its grant-making practices.
- Over 14,000 residents directly benefited from EECF's support, with almost 400 accessing meaningful employment.
- EECF's role as a grant maker and coordinator of social change means its £1 million in grants was a collective achievement that has made a genuine difference to those experiencing hardship in East London.
Social investment, also known as impact investment, provides capital to generate both social and financial returns. It includes a range of financial products like debt, equity, and quasi-equity that are used to support social enterprises and organizations. The social investment market includes institutions like Big Society Capital that provide funding to intermediaries and organizations working in sectors like housing, education, and health to improve people's lives and communities. The government has taken steps to increase both the supply of and demand for social investment through various funds and regulatory changes.
This document provides information about Voluntary Action North East Lincolnshire (VANEL), which promotes and supports voluntary organizations in the region. It lists various events, training opportunities, and services offered by VANEL and partner organizations to help voluntary groups with activities like fundraising, volunteer management, and complying with regulations. Contact information is provided for different staff members who can provide more details on specific programs.
This document provides an overview of funding options for social enterprises, including social investment such as loans and equity, grants, and angel investors. It discusses that social enterprises should aim to be financially sustainable through earned income but can also pursue a mix of funding sources including social investment, grants, and trading income. It provides examples of social investment providers, grant funders, and local funding programs to support social enterprises.
Microsoft Word February 2009 Funding News Volume 1Debbie Holmes
The document provides information on several grant-making organizations and trusts, summarizing their funding priorities, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines. The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund supports research and care for those with learning disabilities. The Gannett Foundation funds local projects in the areas where Newsquest operates. The Tesco Charity Trust awards grants between £1000-4000 for projects benefiting children, elderly, and disabled.
This document summarizes presentations from a trustee conference on social investment. It discusses how social investment can provide charities and social enterprises additional funding beyond traditional donations and contracts. Social investment blends a financial return with a social return. Examples are provided of how London Early Years Foundation and Furnistore have successfully utilized social investment to expand their operations and impact. Trustees must consider the risks but social investment was shown to enable growth and greater benefit to communities.
The Centre for Social Initiatives Promotion (CSIP) supports social entrepreneurs in Vietnam. A social entrepreneur uses business skills to operate nonprofit or for-profit social organizations with the goal of creating social change rather than profits. CSIP was established in 2008 to identify and support early-stage social entrepreneurs through training, funding, advocacy, and networking. Their support helps social entrepreneurs overcome challenges like legal issues and a lack of financial and technical capacity.
What role for business groups in homeless policy? One corporate foundation’s ...FEANTSA
Presentation given by Simon Sheehan, Hilton in the Community Foundation, UK, at a FEANTSA seminar on "Funding strategies: Building the case for homelessness", hosted by the Committee of the Regions, June 2012
East End Community Foundation Annual Report 2017 18 Stephanie Fuller
The document provides an overview of the annual review of the East End Community Foundation (EECF) for 2017/2018. Some key points:
- EECF invested more money in the community than ever before, achieving its £1 million target and winning awards for its grant-making practices.
- Over 14,000 residents directly benefited from EECF's support, with almost 400 accessing meaningful employment.
- EECF's role as a grant maker and coordinator of social change means its £1 million in grants was a collective achievement that has made a genuine difference to those experiencing hardship in East London.
Social investment, also known as impact investment, provides capital to generate both social and financial returns. It includes a range of financial products like debt, equity, and quasi-equity that are used to support social enterprises and organizations. The social investment market includes institutions like Big Society Capital that provide funding to intermediaries and organizations working in sectors like housing, education, and health to improve people's lives and communities. The government has taken steps to increase both the supply of and demand for social investment through various funds and regulatory changes.
This document provides information about Voluntary Action North East Lincolnshire (VANEL), which promotes and supports voluntary organizations in the region. It lists various events, training opportunities, and services offered by VANEL and partner organizations to help voluntary groups with activities like fundraising, volunteer management, and complying with regulations. Contact information is provided for different staff members who can provide more details on specific programs.
Social Finance aims to develop funding models that tackle entrenched social problems through scalable and sustainable social change. They have helped build the UK social investment market since 2001 through various funds and financing models. Looking ahead, they see opportunities in areas like health and social care, housing, and social impact bonds. The goal is to continue growing supply of and demand for social investment capital through various intermediaries and an enabling policy environment.
Talk given to leaders from Lancashire's Third Sector and Local Authority on the meaning of personalisation and the challenges for properly engaging civil society.
This document discusses care fees planning and how financial advisors can help their clients plan for long term care costs. It provides statistics on the long term care market, outlines various care fees planning options like immediate needs annuities and investments, and discusses how advisors can expand their services and refer clients to specialists in care fees planning. The document also aims to address common myths around long term care costs and planning.
The document provides information about Middlesbrough Staying Put Agency, which was established in 1991 to deliver disabled facilities grants and home improvements. It has since expanded to provide additional services like handyperson services, telecare, and housing support. The agency supported over 3,500 vulnerable clients last year through services like completing 341 major home adaptations. It also discusses the agency's work with Thirteen Homes, the largest social housing provider, to fund and complete adaptations for their residents in need. An example case study highlights how the agency and Thirteen Homes worked together rapidly to find and adapt a home for a family with two children who have complex medical needs.
The Hicks Group is a wealth management firm located in Fredericton, NB. It is comprised of Tim Hicks, Chris James, and Lindsey Pendleton who work together to help clients achieve their financial goals through comprehensive planning and management. They offer services related to investments, retirement, insurance, business transition, and estate planning. The team has extensive experience and qualifications in financial services and accounting. Client testimonials praise the group for their personalized service, expertise, and commitment to clients' long-term financial well-being.
Deloitte Research JF 12.4.15 Writing SampleJoseph Fiocco
Deloitte is a large global consulting firm interested in humanitarian causes, disaster relief, and career development programs. They have an annual budget of over $35 million and provide millions of volunteer hours each year. The Deloitte Foundation focuses on supporting education, including funding for universities and career programs for students. They would be a good potential donor for exhibits on humanitarian issues or education programs at the museum.
Lessons around Individual Service Funds for the ADASS Eastern RegionChris Watson
This document discusses Individual Service Funds (ISFs), which are personal budgets held by an organization on behalf of a person in need of support services. ISFs give more choice and flexibility than traditional commissioned support. The document provides examples of how ISFs have been implemented in various areas to transform systems and support deinstitutionalization. It also outlines the benefits of ISFs compared to direct payments or commissioned support, as well as the types of organizations that can hold ISFs.
StreetWise Partners works to help low-income individuals overcome employment barriers and achieve economic self-sufficiency through a 13-week mentoring program. The program connects trainees with business professionals to provide job skills training, career coaching, and job search assistance. In 2010, the average trainee income increased 74% and 54% of unemployed trainees gained employment. Graduates have obtained jobs at companies such as NBC Universal, JP Morgan Chase, and Mount Sinai Hospital.
The document provides information on various sources of support for social innovation projects in Australia, including funding opportunities and capacity building partnerships. It lists programs from the Australian Social Innovation Camp, City of Sydney Matching Grants, UTS Shopfront, NSW State Government business support, School for Social Entrepreneurs, Social Ventures Australia, Philanthropy Australia Directory of Trusts & Foundations, Parramatta City Social Enterprise grants, and Community Builders. Contact details and websites are provided for each program for individuals and organizations to learn more.
This document provides an overview and agenda for the Big Donor Summit on April 15, 2015 in London. The summit and accompanying workshops on April 14 will focus on innovative fundraising strategies for engaging corporations and major donors to form lasting partnerships. The agenda includes workshops on corporate partnerships, major donor fundraising, and integrated fundraising strategies. There will be opportunities to network with corporate representatives and major donors as well as panel discussions on developing collaborative approaches, growing major donor programs, and innovative partnership models.
The Windrush Alliance is a charity that provides shelter, support, and training to homeless and marginalized people in the Midlands. It works with housing associations and offers opportunities for personal and professional development. The business plan outlines the charity's services, management structure, financial projections, fundraising strategy, and action plan to become more self-reliant while improving services and reducing costs. The goal is to help disadvantaged individuals gain independence and move towards a positive future.
Hyde Plus and the Hyde Charitable Trust_Our Impact_2015-16_FINALLindsay Wake
The Hyde Charitable Trust and Hyde Plus provided support to over 10,700 residents in 2015-2016. Their money and debt advisors achieved over £1.7 million in financial gains for residents. They helped 1,437 residents improve their financial situation and 257 residents secure jobs or apprenticeships. The Hyde Charitable Trust also awarded over 480 individual grants and 84 community grants totaling £1.7 million to support residents and local organizations.
Intermediary organizations play an important role in facilitating corporate community investment by connecting corporations to beneficiary communities. They provide expertise, identify implementing partners, and manage community programs from inception to completion. This allows companies to outsource their community investment initiatives while still achieving their social goals. The Charities Aid Foundation is presented as a case study of an intermediary that offers various donor services to both corporations and individuals to maximize social impact and increase giving.
The Hyde Charitable Trust and Hyde Plus provided support to over 10,700 residents in 2015-2016. Their money and debt advisors helped 1,437 residents improve their financial situation, generating £1.7 million in financial gains. They also helped 257 residents secure jobs or apprenticeships, creating £2.2 million in social value. Additionally, the Trust awarded over 480 individual grants and 84 community grants totaling £1.7 million to support residents and local organizations.
This document discusses social impact bonds (SIBs), which use private investment to fund preventative social services. SIBs require upfront investment, evidence-based activities, and repayment to investors only if improved outcomes are achieved. The document notes Newcastle's interest in SIBs to increase preventative funding, generate savings, and encourage collaboration. Challenges include ensuring activities directly improve measurable outcomes and that commissioners repay investors. Newcastle has issued a call for SIB proposals focused on innovation to improve citywide outcomes across areas like homelessness, health, community safety, and skills.
A Corporate Presentation on the Lever Fund Martin Massiah
The Lever Fund was formed in 2014 to invest in programs fighting poverty in the Greater Washington area. It seeks to transform regional philanthropy by providing funding and support to proven programs that significantly improve earning potential for those in need. Its goals are to invest $10 million by 2020 and $50 million by 2025 in opportunities that yield a benefit-cost ratio of at least 10:1. It is inspired by the Robin Hood Foundation model of directing all donations to social programs and uses rigorous evaluation of impact.
The document discusses tips for charities partnering with corporations for fundraising campaigns. It outlines AfriKids' experience as Deutsche Bank's Charity of the Year in 2010, which involved dedicating staff time to managing the partnership, campaigning to employees through videos and materials, and ultimately raising over £150,000 through various events. The summary emphasizes focusing efforts, networking, providing feedback, and maximizing opportunities for employee engagement.
The Davit & Miller Group ~ An Introductionbjmilr
The document introduces The Davit & Miller Group at UBS Wealth Management. It describes the team members Benjamin Miller, Robert Davit, and Holli La Fever and their roles and experiences. It also outlines the group's mission to help clients achieve their financial goals through quality service, advice, and portfolio management.
Social Finance aims to develop funding models that tackle entrenched social problems through scalable and sustainable social change. They have helped build the UK social investment market since 2001 through various funds and financing models. Looking ahead, they see opportunities in areas like health and social care, housing, and social impact bonds. The goal is to continue growing supply of and demand for social investment capital through various intermediaries and an enabling policy environment.
Talk given to leaders from Lancashire's Third Sector and Local Authority on the meaning of personalisation and the challenges for properly engaging civil society.
This document discusses care fees planning and how financial advisors can help their clients plan for long term care costs. It provides statistics on the long term care market, outlines various care fees planning options like immediate needs annuities and investments, and discusses how advisors can expand their services and refer clients to specialists in care fees planning. The document also aims to address common myths around long term care costs and planning.
The document provides information about Middlesbrough Staying Put Agency, which was established in 1991 to deliver disabled facilities grants and home improvements. It has since expanded to provide additional services like handyperson services, telecare, and housing support. The agency supported over 3,500 vulnerable clients last year through services like completing 341 major home adaptations. It also discusses the agency's work with Thirteen Homes, the largest social housing provider, to fund and complete adaptations for their residents in need. An example case study highlights how the agency and Thirteen Homes worked together rapidly to find and adapt a home for a family with two children who have complex medical needs.
The Hicks Group is a wealth management firm located in Fredericton, NB. It is comprised of Tim Hicks, Chris James, and Lindsey Pendleton who work together to help clients achieve their financial goals through comprehensive planning and management. They offer services related to investments, retirement, insurance, business transition, and estate planning. The team has extensive experience and qualifications in financial services and accounting. Client testimonials praise the group for their personalized service, expertise, and commitment to clients' long-term financial well-being.
Deloitte Research JF 12.4.15 Writing SampleJoseph Fiocco
Deloitte is a large global consulting firm interested in humanitarian causes, disaster relief, and career development programs. They have an annual budget of over $35 million and provide millions of volunteer hours each year. The Deloitte Foundation focuses on supporting education, including funding for universities and career programs for students. They would be a good potential donor for exhibits on humanitarian issues or education programs at the museum.
Lessons around Individual Service Funds for the ADASS Eastern RegionChris Watson
This document discusses Individual Service Funds (ISFs), which are personal budgets held by an organization on behalf of a person in need of support services. ISFs give more choice and flexibility than traditional commissioned support. The document provides examples of how ISFs have been implemented in various areas to transform systems and support deinstitutionalization. It also outlines the benefits of ISFs compared to direct payments or commissioned support, as well as the types of organizations that can hold ISFs.
StreetWise Partners works to help low-income individuals overcome employment barriers and achieve economic self-sufficiency through a 13-week mentoring program. The program connects trainees with business professionals to provide job skills training, career coaching, and job search assistance. In 2010, the average trainee income increased 74% and 54% of unemployed trainees gained employment. Graduates have obtained jobs at companies such as NBC Universal, JP Morgan Chase, and Mount Sinai Hospital.
The document provides information on various sources of support for social innovation projects in Australia, including funding opportunities and capacity building partnerships. It lists programs from the Australian Social Innovation Camp, City of Sydney Matching Grants, UTS Shopfront, NSW State Government business support, School for Social Entrepreneurs, Social Ventures Australia, Philanthropy Australia Directory of Trusts & Foundations, Parramatta City Social Enterprise grants, and Community Builders. Contact details and websites are provided for each program for individuals and organizations to learn more.
This document provides an overview and agenda for the Big Donor Summit on April 15, 2015 in London. The summit and accompanying workshops on April 14 will focus on innovative fundraising strategies for engaging corporations and major donors to form lasting partnerships. The agenda includes workshops on corporate partnerships, major donor fundraising, and integrated fundraising strategies. There will be opportunities to network with corporate representatives and major donors as well as panel discussions on developing collaborative approaches, growing major donor programs, and innovative partnership models.
The Windrush Alliance is a charity that provides shelter, support, and training to homeless and marginalized people in the Midlands. It works with housing associations and offers opportunities for personal and professional development. The business plan outlines the charity's services, management structure, financial projections, fundraising strategy, and action plan to become more self-reliant while improving services and reducing costs. The goal is to help disadvantaged individuals gain independence and move towards a positive future.
Hyde Plus and the Hyde Charitable Trust_Our Impact_2015-16_FINALLindsay Wake
The Hyde Charitable Trust and Hyde Plus provided support to over 10,700 residents in 2015-2016. Their money and debt advisors achieved over £1.7 million in financial gains for residents. They helped 1,437 residents improve their financial situation and 257 residents secure jobs or apprenticeships. The Hyde Charitable Trust also awarded over 480 individual grants and 84 community grants totaling £1.7 million to support residents and local organizations.
Intermediary organizations play an important role in facilitating corporate community investment by connecting corporations to beneficiary communities. They provide expertise, identify implementing partners, and manage community programs from inception to completion. This allows companies to outsource their community investment initiatives while still achieving their social goals. The Charities Aid Foundation is presented as a case study of an intermediary that offers various donor services to both corporations and individuals to maximize social impact and increase giving.
The Hyde Charitable Trust and Hyde Plus provided support to over 10,700 residents in 2015-2016. Their money and debt advisors helped 1,437 residents improve their financial situation, generating £1.7 million in financial gains. They also helped 257 residents secure jobs or apprenticeships, creating £2.2 million in social value. Additionally, the Trust awarded over 480 individual grants and 84 community grants totaling £1.7 million to support residents and local organizations.
This document discusses social impact bonds (SIBs), which use private investment to fund preventative social services. SIBs require upfront investment, evidence-based activities, and repayment to investors only if improved outcomes are achieved. The document notes Newcastle's interest in SIBs to increase preventative funding, generate savings, and encourage collaboration. Challenges include ensuring activities directly improve measurable outcomes and that commissioners repay investors. Newcastle has issued a call for SIB proposals focused on innovation to improve citywide outcomes across areas like homelessness, health, community safety, and skills.
A Corporate Presentation on the Lever Fund Martin Massiah
The Lever Fund was formed in 2014 to invest in programs fighting poverty in the Greater Washington area. It seeks to transform regional philanthropy by providing funding and support to proven programs that significantly improve earning potential for those in need. Its goals are to invest $10 million by 2020 and $50 million by 2025 in opportunities that yield a benefit-cost ratio of at least 10:1. It is inspired by the Robin Hood Foundation model of directing all donations to social programs and uses rigorous evaluation of impact.
The document discusses tips for charities partnering with corporations for fundraising campaigns. It outlines AfriKids' experience as Deutsche Bank's Charity of the Year in 2010, which involved dedicating staff time to managing the partnership, campaigning to employees through videos and materials, and ultimately raising over £150,000 through various events. The summary emphasizes focusing efforts, networking, providing feedback, and maximizing opportunities for employee engagement.
The Davit & Miller Group ~ An Introductionbjmilr
The document introduces The Davit & Miller Group at UBS Wealth Management. It describes the team members Benjamin Miller, Robert Davit, and Holli La Fever and their roles and experiences. It also outlines the group's mission to help clients achieve their financial goals through quality service, advice, and portfolio management.
1) Social investment is an important tool that government departments can use to finance new approaches to tackling social problems and achieve policy objectives. It can help support innovation and reduce long-term public funding requirements.
2) The document provides examples of how social investment has been used to support homelessness services, dementia care, and community organizations. It also outlines some common social investment models like social impact bonds.
3) Government has established funds and organizations to promote social investment, including Big Society Capital, the Investment and Contract Readiness Fund, and the Social Incubator Fund. These aim to increase capital available for social investment and build the capacity of social sector organizations.
The presentation was a workshop at Evolve 2014: the annual event for the voluntary sector in London on Monday 16 June 2014.
The presentation was chaired by Craig Carey from Social Enterprise UK and looks what a social enterprise is and how to earn sustainable income.
Find out more about the Evolve Conference from NCVO: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/evolve-conference
The document outlines best practices for corporations engaging in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and partnerships with non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It discusses identifying social needs, selecting the right cause that aligns with a company's strengths, and the key steps for effective CSR engagement including making an initial commitment, assessing social and business environments, implementing initiatives, measuring outcomes, and consulting stakeholders. Case studies demonstrate successful CSR partnerships between NGOs and companies in Romania that expanded access to healthcare and supported disadvantaged groups.
The Northern Ireland Scaling AcceleratorGorka Espiau
The AmplifyNI Scaling Accelerator is an innovation support programme to rapidly accelerate the growth of new solutions to social problems in Northern Ireland. It is delivered by the Young Foundation and funded by the Department of Social Development.
Global Wealth and Society Program’s Renowned International Advisory Council.pptxWealthandSociety2
Our distinguished International Advisory Council, which is made up of well-respected professionals in the private wealth management sector, oversees and approves their performance. Thus, these High Net Worth Financial Advisors are esteemed International Advisory Council members who are bringing their fundamental expertise to bear on the various facets of the private wealth management sector.
This document provides information about an upcoming fundraising conference on October 20, 2005 in London. The one-day conference will include keynote speeches and workshops on various fundraising topics. Attendees can choose from multiple concurrent workshop sessions on issues like grant funding, tax incentives for donors, fundraising strategies for small charities, and engaging trustees in fundraising. The conference is aimed at fundraising professionals, charity managers, and those new to the field looking to stay up to date on developments in fundraising.
Week 11: Social Enterprise with Marcus CoetzeeUCT Upstarts
Marcus Coetzee provides an overview of social enterprises. He discusses two examples - Greenpop, a for-profit social enterprise that plants trees, and Greater Capital, a non-profit that provides consulting services. Coetzee then covers key topics such as the definition of social enterprises, criteria for classifying organizations as social enterprises, challenges they face in South Africa like access to markets and finance, and legal forms they can take. The document aims to educate about social enterprises and their potential to address social issues through financially sustainable business models.
On 4th December 2015 the Big Lottery Fund and CBO evaluation team ran a peer learning event for people developing SIBs related to employment, housing and crime. These slides are from the afternoon workshop on working with investors.
3. 2
Your Philanthropy – Is our Concern
?
Do I need a
foundation?
How much
money should I
allocate?
How do I ensure my
donations reach
beneficiaries?
Should I hire
professional staff?
How do I make sure
I have sustainable
impact?
How can I make
it really MY
philanthropy?
How do I manage and
mitigate the risks?
Should I partner
with others?
Where do I
start?
How can I ensure my
donations are used
cost effectively?
What are my legal
responsibilities
4. 3
Your Philanthropy – Our Solutions
UBS UK DAF
Cost free vehicle
for your giving
Optimus Foundation
Cost free implementation of
your philanthropy*
* Assuming client aspirations align with UBS' global philanthropy expertise.
Your Free
Philanthropy
Health Check and
Advice
Making Philanthropy easier, Maximising impact
UBS does not give tax advice. Before making a decision it is recommended to seek the advice of an independent tax or legal consultant.
6. 5
UBS UK Donor Advised Foundation (DAF) – Saving clients Time and Cost
Donation into DAF
from existing foundation,
CAF account or UBS account
Gift Aid from HMRC
Your UBS DAF Account
All of the benefits of your own Foundation with
governance and all administration undertaken by UBS
Optimus Foundation
One Off Contribution
Optimus Foundation
Strategic Partnership
Donations to other UK
charities, including
your own charitable
foundation,
at any time
UBS does not give tax advice. Before making a decision it is recommended to seek the advice of an independent tax or legal consultant.
• UBS takes on all of the administrative and
governance work on behalf of clients including
claiming gift aid on your behalf
• It can be set up within two weeks
• There are no set up fees, transfer fees or
ongoing administrative costs
• UBS Client Advisor will remain your single point
of contact
• DAF can donate to any UK registered charity
from your DAF account, including the Optimus
Foundation and your own Charitable trust
• You can appoint a second grant recommender
for our DAF Account, such as a spouse or a child
• No minimum account size
• The management of the assets held in a DAF
account are charged at the same rate as on the
rest of a client's assets
• The DAF is Optimised to received donations from
clients with offshore assets through its Jersey
account
The benefits of your own foundation without the associated costs
8. 7
Your Philanthropy – Our Expertise
Global expertise through Optimus to help clients give effectively and efficiently
Advisory and
Implementation
Expertise
Professionalism
Leverage
Vehicles for
Giving
Philanthropy advisory and strategy development
Funding of projects directly on behalf of clients
through the UBS Optimus Foundation
Program experts with 16 years’ experience
Track record health, education and child protection.
Transparent project, financial and risk management
Rigorous criteria on innovation, impact, sustainability
and scalability.
Matched funding opportunities
Access to philanthropy insights, knowledge,
networks.
.
UBS Donor Advised Foundation provides cost free
structure for all of your philanthropic giving.
No administrative fees
100% of your donations go
directly to projects
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Your Philanthropy – Our Track Record
The Optimus Foundation helps clients give to innovative, high impact projects in the UK and across
the globe
Social Impact
Innovation
Evidence
Sustainability and scalability
Working with communities
Local Expertise
Strengthening capacity
1. To see a current list of philanthropy opportunities and global projects refer to the Appendix
Donate to projects where help is most needed
• From £50,000 support a specific project
• From £100,000 extend and/or adapt a proven project in a new location
• For donation of £750,000+ we could source and manage an exclusive new tailor-made project
11. 10
Your Philanthropy – Leveraging your Giving
The Optimus Foundation has created a leveraged giving opportunity for three high impact projects
£13,750 net donation from clients leverages £100,000,
or £137,500 net donation from clients leverages £1,000,000
UBS does not give tax advice. Before making a decision it is recommended to seek the advice of an independent tax or legal consultant.
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To Summarise – Benefits to clients
We can provide support wherever a client is on their Philanthropic journey
Efficiency
• Cost-free, tax effective giving structure
• 100% of donations through Optimus to
projects
• Additional matching and leverage
opportunities
Expertise
• Global team of philanthropy experts
Effectiveness
• Project sourcing designed to identify and
support programmes with the highest
possible social returns
• Professional project due diligence,
management, monitoring and evaluation
Exclusivity
• Only available to clients of UBS
UBS does not give tax advice. Before making a decision it is recommended to seek the advice of an independent tax or legal consultant.
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Tom Hall, Director, Head of Philanthropy Services UK
With over 12 years' experience working with and advising
private clients, Tom leads our UK Philanthropy services to
help clients identify and achieve their philanthropic and
impact investing strategies. Prior to joining UBS in 2013,
Tom spent his career in the non-profit sector working with
wealthy individuals and companies to deliver award
winning, sustainable philanthropic and social investment
solutions. As Director of Philanthropy and Social
Investment at the disability charity Scope, he pioneered
the use of social investment structures, including the
Scope Bond which was the first listed bond issued by an
operational charity in the UK. Tom also worked with the
cabinet office on the development of the new Social
Investment Tax Relief.
Earlier in his career, Tom was the first UK employee of the
Microloan Foundation securing the investment for the
charity to expand into sustainable microfinance business
reaching over 20,000 clients a year in Malawi and Zambia.
Tom is a Politics graduate from Exeter University and has
professional qualifications in marketing (CIM), fundraising
management and financial planning.
UBS UK Philanthropy Services Team
Professor Paul Palmer, Independent Consultant on
Charities
Paul is an independent consultant on charities to UBS
Wealth Management, and is a Professor of Voluntary
Sector Management and Associate Dean for Ethics,
Sustainability and Engagement at Cass Business School.
Paul has extensive knowledge of charity financial,
management and governance issues. He was a member
of the Charity Commission SORP committee from 2000-
2005. His work has extended into the field of Corporate
Social Responsibility and he serves on the ethics panel of
the Securities Investment Institute and the Corporate
Responsibility Advisory Group of the ICAEW. Paul is one
of the leading academics in the UK within the sector.
Anthony Donatelli, Director, Business Manager,
Philanthropy Services UK
Anthony Donatelli joined the UK Philanthropy Services
team in April 2015 after spending two years working in
Group Strategic Change Management and Group COO Risk
Management in the UBS London office.
Prior to relocating to London, Anthony was based in the
Sydney office for three years responsible for business
continuity in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and
Indonesia. He joined UBS in the Americas headquarters in
Stamford, CT within the Office of the COO in 2008,
performing project management and business continuity
roles.
He has dual Bachelor of Arts degrees from Boston College
in History and Education and is currently studying for his
MBA through Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.
Vanessa Smye, Director, Client Development,
Philanthropy Services UK
Vanessa has extensive experience working with private
clients, initially as a stockbroker and financial adviser for
Edward Jones and HSBC before specialising in
Philanthropy. She spent over four years as Philanthropy &
Corporate Partnerships Manager at the disability charity
Scope. Whilst there she played an integral role in securing
investment into, and awareness of, Scope's social
investment Bond within the private client and wealth
adviser networks.
Vanessa has a Masters from the Royal College of Music and
in 2010 obtained a Diploma in Financial Planning from the
Chartered Insurance Institute.
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Global Grant-making Team
Phyllis Costanza was appointed CEO of the UBS Optimus Foundation in June 2011. Prior to this, she was Director of Leverage at the
Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), a UK-based non-profit philanthropic organization focused on improving the lives of
children living in poverty in developing countries. She also served as a CIFF board member for eight years.
Prior to CIFF, Ms Costanza worked for 10 years as a management consultant advising clients in both health care and non-profit arenas.
She also worked in the public sector as the Manhattan Representative for New York State Governor Mario Cuomo, advising on policy
and politics in Manhattan.
Ms Costanza received a Masters in Public Policy from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and a Bachelor of
Philosophy degree from Miami University (Ohio
Maya Ziswiler joined the foundation in 2012 from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria where she was responsible
for managing public-private partnerships such as (RED) or the MAC AIDS Fund to provide treatment, care and support for HIV/AIDS and
malaria programs in Africa and the Caribbean. Previously, Maya worked for UNICEF in Peru, building partnerships to support early
childhood development programs there. She also brings valuable project management experience from Procter & Gamble in the Middle
East and non-profit consulting experience from China. Maya holds degrees in International Development from McGill University in
Canada, and an MBA from the University of Geneva. She speaks English, French, Spanish, German and some Mandarin.
Ann-Marie Sevcsik brings nearly 20 years of experience in biomedical research, with the past 10 years' focused on R&D and access to
health tools for vulnerable populations worldwide. Prior to joining the foundation, she worked at the Drugs for Neglected Diseases
initiative (DNDi) which develops and makes available new treatments for neglected diseases. Educated at Harvard and the University of
California, San Francisco, Ann-Marie has worked with a wide range of organizations – including the World Health Organization,
multinational pharmaceuticals, biotechnology companies, and patient advocacy organizations – and on projects in more than 15
countries including Argentina, Brazil, DR Congo, Egypt, India, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia and Spain.
Patricia Lannen received her PhD in Psychology in 2008. From 2005 to 2008, she worked for Harvard Medical School's Dana Farber
Cancer Institute in Boston, USA, with children and adults focusing on psychosocial oncology. She has extensive experience
coordinating large, multi-site projects for vulnerable populations, including epidemiological research and prevention programs. Since
2008, Patricia has coordinated the Foundation's global Optimus Study on child sexual victimization. This project gathers much-needed
data on the scope and magnitude of child sexual abuse in countries of Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. The collected data is
meant to enable effective prevention and intervention measures. Patricia is Vice President of the Swiss Fund for Child Protection.
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Appendix 1 – Optimus Foundation Top Projects (1)
Organisation Name Project Title Portfolio Country
Ilifa Labantwana (Based at the DG Murray Trust) Ilifa Labantwana - scaling up early childhood ECD+ South Africa
Centre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques en Côte
d'Ivoire
Integrated approach to fight parasitic worms and diarrhea Health Cote d'Ivoire
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health mCare: mobile phones for newborn survival Health Bangladesh
Newcastle University Micro-franchise: school-in-a-box Education
India, Sierra Leone ,
Ghana, Liberia
Omega Schools Foundation Opportunity knocks: Omega High School Education Ghana
International Rescue Committee UK Parents make the difference ECD+ Liberia
Last Mile Health/Tiyatien Health Going the last mile to save lives in rural villages Health Liberia
STIR Education (Schools and Teachers Innovating for
Results)
Teachers and parents innovate to solve India’s learning crisis Education India
Newcastle University An innovative chain of low-cost private schools for India Education India
Roots of Empathy Roots of Empathy Child Protection Switzerland
Foundation to Educate Girls Globally Educate Girls Development Impact Bond Education India
Hope and Homes for Children
Children Count: Mapping the use of institutional care for children under the
age of three in South Africa
Child Protection South Africa
Omega Schools Foundation
An innovative model for a chain of low-cost private schools in post-conflict
sub-Saharan Africa
Education Liberia, Sierra Leone
We Care Solar The We Care Solar Suitcase - Going from Good to Great Health Philippines , Ethiopia
Optimus Study OF Study 2nd Cycle/ Advocacy Child Protection Worldwide
Optimus Study OF Study 2nd Cycle Projects: South Africa CJCP Child Protection South Africa
Optimus Study Strategies to Reduce Violence by 50% in the Next 30 Years Child Protection Worldwide
Institut zur Cooperation bei Entwicklungsprojekten Improving Rural School Education Education Brazil
Queensland Institute of Medical Research 'Magic Glasses' to fight parasitic worms Health China, Philippines
ARCHIVE Global Healthy homes: an architectural 'vaccination' Health Haiti, Cameroon
School of Public Health, Griffith University Taking toilets to scale: full-scale field test of BALatrine Health Indonesia
Public Health Foundation of India Safe Childbirth Checklist Health India
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Appendix 2 – Optimus Foundation Top Projects (2)
Organization Name Project Title Portfolio Country
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute Stimulating kids at home Health Peru
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia; Swiss
Tropical and Public Health Institute
Integrating home and community measures to improve health Health Peru
Fundación Acción Contra el Hambre (ACF) Food for thought: fighting anemia ECD+ Peru
World Vision Perú Testing an innovative early childcare model ECD+ Peru
Berkeley School of Public Health Indigenous children: parents are the key ECD+ Mexico
Living Goods Happy meals: a micro-franchise for child nutrition Health Uganda, Kenya
ETH Zürich Making fermented milk safe for kids Health Kenya
Instituto ABCD More and better education for children in the Amazon Education Brazil
National Coalition Building Institute Schweiz, Peacemaker Plus Child Protection Switzerland
University Hospital Ulm E-learning: Early Prevention of Maltreatment Child Protection Germany
J-PAL South Asia at IFMR Every child counts: math games made fun ECD+ India
Warmayllu
Seeds growing in the sand: impact of the ECD Wiñaq Muhu programme on
children's development in Peru
ECD+ Peru
University of Oxford Essential components of parenting interventions Child Protection Worldwide
Pratham Education Foundation Learning Campls: Every child in school and learning well Education India
Terre des Hommes Netherlands, South Asia
Regional Office
Prevent: A Psychosocial Approach to Preventing Violence Against Children Child Protection Nepal
Child Protection Network Foundation, Inc. Safe Schools for Teens: Preventing Sexual Abuse for Poor Urban Teens Child Protection Philippines
BRAC USA, Inc Holistic Enhancement of Early Childhood Development in Rural Bangladesh ECD+ Bangladesh
HelpAge International Nepal (HAI-N)
Improving Early Childhood Health & Education through Active Ageing in
Nepal
ECD+ Nepal
Philippine Ambulatory Pediatric Association, Inc. Parenting for Lifelong Health - Philippines ECD+ Philippines
Concern Worldwide (UK) We are children too: Transforming the lives of street children in Bangladesh ECD+ Bangladesh
Promundo-US
MenCare Bangladesh: Engaging Fathers for Family Well-Being and Gender
Transformation
Child Protection Bangladesh
Taboobreaker Taboobreaker: Prevent child sexual abuse Child Protection Switzerland
International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease
Research, Bangladesh
Saving children with severe pneumonia & malnutrition Health Bangladesh
Promundo-US
A Conceptual Framework and Global Plan for Action for Joint Efforts
to Prevent Violence Against Children (VAC) and Violence Against Women
(VAW)
Child Protection Global
CEI West Africa
Identifying and Scaling Promising, innovations in Education and Health in
West Africa
Education West Africa
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