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How to build a fund - types of gift
Community foundations work with the donor and/or their professional adviser to decide on what kind of donation best suits them. While community foundations are not qualified tax advisers, they give relevant information on the types of tax benefits of giving and encourage donors to check with their own financial advisers.
Community foundations can accept a wide variety of assets to build a fund, including:
- Cash and Gift Aid
- Shares
- Property
- Trust transfers
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In addition, until March 2011, clients of community foundations with an interest in establishing an endowed fund in England may benefit from a pound-for-pound cash match from the Government. In certain circumstances this can lead to a trebling of the value of a client's fund.
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For more information about how CFN and its members can partner with you to serve your clients, please contact Clare Brooks, Director of Philanthropy or phone +44 20 7713 9326.
Commmunity Foundation Network Registered office: 12 Angel Gate, 320-326 City Road, London, EC1V 2PT Company registration number 2651777, registered in England and Wales. Registered charity number 1004630
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