CASE InsightsSM on Philanthropy (United Kingdom and Ireland) - 2023–24 Key Findings

Oct 15, 2026

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A structured insights report on philanthropy in the United Kingdom and Ireland, presenting 2023–24 key findings under a defined measurement framework. Editorial board and CASE staff contributions support coverage of survey review, data collection, verification, analysis, and report dissemination. The contents outline executive summary through methodology, institutional clusters, key indicators, new funds committed and breakdowns by gift band and purpose, funds received categories, alumni and donors, total investments and staff, plus appendices on response rate and participating institutions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages35

Reading Time1 h 28 min

AccessFree to download

Framework for Measuring CASE InsightsSM on Philanthropy

Note from the CASE President and CEO

Foreword

Executive Summary

Introduction

Institutional Clusters

Interpreting the Charts and Tables

Key Indicators

New Funds Committed

Funds Received

Alumni and Donors

Total Investments

Total Staff

Appendix

Response Rate

Participating Institutions

What is CASE InsightsSM?

Data, Standards, Research

on Philanthropy ( United Kingdom and Ireland) 2023–24 KEY FINDINGS © 2025 Council for Advancement and Support of Education Original publication date: June 2025 All rights reserved. No part of the material protected by this copyright may be reproduced or used in any form, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Limit of Liability/Disclaimer: While the publisher has used its best efforts in preparing this document, it makes no representations or warranties in respect to the accuracy or completeness of its contents. No liability or responsibility of any kind (to extent permitted by law), including responsibility for negligence, is accepted by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, its servants, or its agents. All information gathered is believed correct at publication date. Neither the publisher nor the author is engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. | CASE INSIGHTSSM ON PHILANTHROPY (UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND) EDITORIAL BOARD
The editorial board members helped manage the project by contributing their time and expertise at each stage of developing this report. They were involved with survey review, script creation, survey promotion, data collection, data verification, analysis, report writing, and dissemination.
The 2023–24 Editorial Board consisted of the following individuals:
l Fiona Newell, Philanthropic Finance Manager, University of Birmingham
l TJ (Tania Jane) Rawlinson, Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Cardiff University
l Holly Salvona, Operations and Research Manager, University of Strathclyde
l Frances Shepherd, Director of Development and Alumni, University of Glasgow
l Tom Smith, Development Operations Manager, Loughborough University | | --- | | AUTHOR
Fiona South, Senior Analyst and Project Manager, CASE Insights | | CASE STAFF
Pamela Agar, Co-Executive Director, CASE Europe
Caroline Davis, Co-Executive Director, CASE Europe
Divya Krishnaswamy, Senior Data Strategist
Deborah Trumble, Senior Director, Research
Kisa Zormelo, Research Analyst | | ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First and foremost, we would like to thank the institutional staff who gave their time to provide information about the philanthropic income of their institutions to support the publication of this report. We also extend a special thanks to all the new institutions participating in the study for the first time. We are grateful to the CASE InsightsSM on Philanthropy (United Kingdom and Ireland) Editorial Board for their continued guidance and support. | FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: General Inquiries: [insights@case.org](insights@case.org) Media [Inquiries:](Inquiries: media@case.org)[ media@case.org](Inquiries: media@case.org) [case.org](case.org) London Mexico City Singapore Washington, D.C. CONTENTS FRAMEWORK FOR MEASURING CASE INSIGHTSSM ON PHILANTHROPY ............................ 4 NOTE FROM THE CASE PRESIDENT AND CEO ........................................................... 5 FOREWORD ............................................................................................. 6 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................. 8 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 9 Institutional Clusters .................................................................................. 9 Interpreting the Charts and Tables .................................................................... 9 KEY INDICATORS ....................................................................................... 11 New Funds Committed ..............

FAQs

What does the report define as philanthropic activity?

It describes philanthropy as the voluntary act of providing private support to its social impact, with financial support provided for the sole purpose of such support.

Which key indicators are covered for the 2023–24 period?

The report includes new funds committed (with breakdowns by gift band, source, purpose, and largest gifts), funds received (including pledge payments and realized bequests/legacies), plus alumni and donors, total investments, and total staff.

What information is included in the appendix?

The appendix covers response rate and participating institutions, and includes sections on what CASE InsightsSM is and related data, standards, and research.

Oct 15, 2026

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