A senior civil servant dedicated to boosting philanthropy in the UK should be appointed by the government as part of a Whitehall drive to unlock the full potential of giving, according to a new report. The Law Family Commission on Civil Society has recommended the appointment of a ‘Philanthropy Champion’ within government to act as a “gateway” between Whitehall and the philanthropy sector. As part of the role, the Philanthropy Champion would also be responsible for co-ordinating action across government departments on measurement, regulation, guidance and taxation of philanthropy. Currently,…
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