Latest news from Centre for Philanthropy, Humanitarianism and Social Justice
21st Jan 2009
Happy New Year from the Centre for Philanthropy, Humanitarianism and Social Justice (CPHSJ) at the University of KentThis is the first update since our successful launch last November. For all our latest news, copies of working papers and links to media coverage and other items of interest, do check our website www.kent.ac.uk/sspssr/cphsj which is updated regularly.
Million Pound Donors Report
Our flagship publication, which presents and analyses data on all UK charitable donations worth £1 million or more, is now into its third print run.
It is still available online via our website, but if you would like a complimentary hard copy for your bookshelf then do email b.breeze@kent.ac.uk
Philanthropy and the recession
Members of CPHSJ have contributed to the debate about the likely impact of the current economic conditions on philanthropic giving in the UK:
In The Guardian, Beth Breeze and Cathy Pharoah from the ESRC Centre on Charitable Giving and Philanthropy, argue that the recession has not stifled the public's giving spirit:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/jan/09/charitable-giving-recession
In Charity Funding, Beth Breeze assesses the potential impact of a recession on major donors:
http://www.kent.ac.uk/sspssr/cphsj/documents/Impact%20of%20recession%20on%20major%20donors.pdf
Understanding Philanthropy: the need for research
An article in the current edition of KENT magazine explains the thinking behind setting up CPHSJ:
http://www.kent.ac.uk/sspssr/cphsj/documents/Breeze%20on%20researching%20philanthropy.pdf
If you didn't manage to attend our launch in November, or if you enjoyed Professor Nick Deakin's keynote speech so much you'd like to read it again, it's online at:
http://www.kent.ac.uk/sspssr/cphsj/documents/Nick%20Deakin%20speech.pdf
Doctoral studies with CPHSJ
A new scholarship is available to cover fees and maintenance for a doctoral student undertaking PhD research within CPHSJ's areas of concern.
For further information and inquiries please contact Dr Iain Wilkinson on i.m.wilkinson@kent.ac.uk
Deadline for applications is Monday 2nd March 2009.
Keeping in touch
If you wish to be added to the mailing list for future updates, please email b.breeze@kent.ac.uk
If you want to discuss our research, explore areas of mutual interest or just say hello, then please don't hesitate to get in contact with any of the team here at Kent, we'd be delighted to hear from you. All staff contact details are online at:
http://www.kent.ac.uk/sspssr/cphsj/staff.html
Best wishes from all at the Centre for Philanthropy, Humanitarianism and Social Justice at the University of Kent
