Charis — the business of giving

Charis offers comprehensive administrative and management services in the field of charitable and corporate giving. We have a wealth of experience in administering grant award programmes for utility debt, helping customers become financially sustainable. We can tailor services to operate one-off debt award and provisional award schemes on behalf of trusts and donor companies.

Creating a Fund
Charis is able to offer a range of solutions for companies wishing to meet their Corportate & Social Responsibility (CSR). These include:

Trust Fund:-
An arrangement at arms length from the donor company, with the fund managed by an independent board of trustees
Foundation:-
Funding arrangement from a number of difference sources.
Companies Limited By Guarantee
Assistance Fund:-
A commercial arrangement of grant management directly between the donor company and Charis Grants.

Charitable trusts and foundations range greatly in size and scope. Some operate at local level while others provide funding nationwide.

Equally, donor’s motivations for giving are just as varied. Honing an appropriate giving strategy requires in-depth understanding of motivations and objectives. Key considerations include:

• Why do you want to give?
• What do you want to achieve
• How will the programme be administered?
• How much is required to be effective?
• How much are the administration costs?
• How will you monitor progress?
• What are the tax and legal implications?

We're here to help

Charis can help you address all these issues and more. We advise on and manage the creation of new charitable trusts and corporate giving schemes. We also support the review, monitoring and enhancement of existing funds.

For more information about Charis' charitable & corporate giving and the benefits that the various funding solutions can provide please send a short message to the Chief Executive

Allyson Broadhurst
or telephone 01733 421025. Alternatively please use our enquiry form.