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INTRODUCTION

A Space to Change

We support inspirational people to instigate meaningful and powerful change in the world. Established in 2015, we shape, launch and grow philanthropic and corporate socially responsible initiatives.

About

A Space to Care

We have the privilege of working with clients of all shapes and sizes, yet all united in their purpose to enhance the world we live in.

Canvas was founded in 2015 by Alexandra Taliadoros following a career leading charitable and philanthropic efforts for individuals, families, and businesses across both international and domestic landscapes.

Through a menu of services, from charity establishment to foundation management; consulting on corporate social responsibility to governance and compliance controls (and everything in between), we support those who wish to make a difference, create meaningful and powerful change in the world.

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EXPERTISE

A Space to Grow

Our principal offering is through the management of philanthropic and socially responsible initiatives. However, we offer a menu of services for our partners who have particular requirements in their non-profit operations

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Charity Establishment

Charity Establishment

We help individuals, families, and companies of all shapes and sizes to create the charity, foundation, or trust that is right for them. We welcome any cause that inspires you, as long as it makes the world a better place for all of us. We accompany you from the beginning to the end of your journey and will assist you with all aspects in between, from HM Revenue and Customs registration to best practice procedures, Gift Aid reclaim, and everything in between - we have you covered.

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Due Diligence, Compliance and Governance

Due Diligence, Compliance and Governance

Trust and transparency are increasingly the cornerstone values in every aspect of the charity sector. We work with you to ensure your organisation is aligned with best practices in all aspects of your work. With a notable focus on due diligence, compliance, fraud and risk management, conflict of interest, and reporting. We work to ensure that steps and requirements are understood and implemented in a simple manner that suits the organisation.

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Philanthropy and Giving Strategy Consultancy

Philanthropy and Giving Strategy Consultancy

It’s a privilege to explore fundamental values powering philanthropic activity. We work with you to identify the issues you care about the most, to then develop a wider charitable strategy, which not only gives life to your original motivations but allows them to grow and widen in scope and reach.

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Charitable Foundation and Grant Programme Direction

Charitable Foundation and Grant Programme Direction

We manage grant-making foundations and manage grant programs for philanthropic individuals, families, and companies, each with different giving focuses but united in their passion to enhance the world we all share. We've had the privilege of establishing and managing charitable foundations and grant programs for many of our partners, and we are proud of all of them as they all contribute to making the world a little better.

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CSR, Social Impact and ESG Consultancy

CSR, Social Impact and ESG Consultancy

No matter the size and scope of your project, we will help you realise your philanthropic motivations whilst engaging and harnessing your team's collective talent and passion to ensure your company's values are furthered; UN development goals are met and our world is a better place as a result.

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Fundraising Management

Fundraising Management

From warbird air shows with Buzz Aldrin, to black tie dinner galas - from pop up food surplus restaurants in collaboration with Time Out and the Mayor of London to raise awareness for Food Poverty, to a dinner dance aboard HMS Belfast for the Normandy Veterans; From gigs with Rudimental at Village Underground to micro-finance programme launches at The Ned. No matter your fundraising goal we will work with you to construct and achieve a fruitful strategy which will not only raise income, but engage supporters – achieving both commercial and emotional investment from donors.

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FOUNDER

Meet Alex

Alex has extensive experience in leadership across the philanthropic sector, with an expertise and passion for philanthropic and social impact strategy and charitable establishment and direction.

Alex's career spans across the UK, Uganda, Burma, Armenia, New York and South Africa - but London is home, where she lives with her family and Frenchie - balancing the privilege of directing Canvas with the absolute joy of being a Mum to her son.

“It's been my honour to support philanthropists of diverse backgrounds and passions, realise the impact and change they wish to see in an ever changing world. As we see the landscape of need increase regarding almost every cause and issue across the globe, it's a privilege to be able to support those who are able, make a difference to those in need”

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Alexandra Taliadoros

Founder - Canvas Philanthropy

FAQ

A Space to Learn

Through our philanthropy and giving strategy, we help clients of all shapes and sizes work through what charitable action they’d like to take, those they’d like to impact and the format of support they’d like to offer. It may be you’re at the beginning of your journey, (for example you would like to establish a grant making organisation), but you are not sure of your giving motivations or the priority of need you might respond to. We support our clients realise the difference in the world they wish to make, be it specific issues they’d like to respond to (through grant making or service delivery) or values they’d like to uphold.

Absolutely, through our Charity establishment service, we will guide you and your trustees on all aspects of the process, from deciding on your charitable goals, to managing and submitting your charity application. Then, post status award, if you’d like us to, advise and manage steps relating to HMRC registration, fundraising platforms and gift aid. Alexandra has established and run many charitable organisations (for families, individuals and companies) and as part of the process can guide and direct operational strategies, all related processes and establish best practice operational policies for the organisation. We know how daunting the journey can seem and we’re here to simplify things and guide you through each step so you and your trustees feel informed and empowered at each stage. Please note ‘Foundations’ are legally charities, they are just typically grant-making organisations, whereas the term ‘charity’ is often given to a charitable organisation which delivers services or programmes to beneficiaries.

Alexandra has the privilege of leading a diverse range of grant making foundations across the United Kingdom. Please do reach out to us if you have a grant making foundation and would like to discuss further.

You may already be operating as a registered charity but wish to review and update your operational and governance policies (including conflict of interest, risk and fraud management, due diligence and grant making) or you may be starting your charitable initiative and wish for some policy support. We offer consultancy across all aspects of charity policies and ensure all policy frameworks are in line with the charity commission’s best practice guidelines. As part of our service we discuss the most important points with your team and trustees to ensure everyone is knowledgeable of the policy and procedural requirements involved.

We’d be delighted to! We consult companies across different industries of all sizes to optimise their social footprint. Please contact us to discuss your bespoke needs.

Get in touch today to find out how we can assist you with your philanthropic vision.

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