Like many APS clients, David and Sarah Jane Vaux established their PAF when their children were small and have used the structure to help embed the family’s belief in the need to help others.
During the first COVID-19 lockdown, the Ward Family Foundation Fund negotiated some innovative sourcing deals to ensure their philanthropic funds were leveraged for the greatest impact.
Giving circles allow donors to learn about community issues together and maximise the power of their pooled gifts.
When Gail Kelly sits down with her family to talk about giving money to charity, it’s serious business.
We talk to two APS clients who understand that ending gender inequality is not just the right thing to do; it’s a well-researched fact that empowered women and girls fuel economic growth and prosperity.
APS spoke to APS Foundation giving fund holder Dr Lee Meakin about why it was important to her to support the Barbara May Foundation.
Francesca Beddie shares her experience of establishing an APS Foundation giving fund and her journey to creating a scholarship to honour her parents.
A sub-fund in a public ancillary fund is becoming a popular choice for people looking for a fast and no-hassle way to structure their philanthropic giving.
When a close friend of their son received a heartbreaking diagnosis, the Greiner’s focus philanthropic shifted entirely to a single challenge – to end childhood cancer.
The Metamorphic Foundation was established to honour the memory of Dr Victor Wall. Its name reflects both Victor’s profession as a geologist, and the family’s aspiration to stimulate positive social change through philanthropy.
Steve Ashton and Rosemary Nixon decided to name their sub-fund the Ashton-Nixon Bequest to honour Steve and his work and continue the impact that he’d made throughout his career.
For Robin Murphy, the important thing is being a catalyst. Things can get a life of their own if you just give them a push.