Since the credit crisis, more philanthropists are turning to alternative ways of helping charities. This feature by the Wall Street Journal considers some of the new entrepreneurial approaches to philanthropy – including investing in Charitable Bonds.

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Citylife has teamed up with Sharemark to support the promotion and future secondary market trading of the East London Bond. more >

Clifford Chance has given its support to the East London Bond and Citylife’s Charitable Bond mechanism.

Stuart Popham, senior partner at Clifford Chance, says:

“Clifford Chance is pleased to give its support to the East London Bond. The Bond is essentially a simple idea but it is a powerful tool for enabling capital to be harnessed for social benefit.  We commend Citylife for its innovation and would encourage potential investors to back this Bond and do something truly good with their money.”

In a letter to the FT, Sir David Varney has voiced his support for Citylife’s Charitable Bonds. more >

Wates Group has announced today its pledge to invest £1 million in the East London Bond.
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