Since 1985, the Golden Bottle Trust has helped further the philanthropic ideals of the Hoare family. In that time, new approaches such as the use of a philanthropy-profiling tool and the integration of sustainable development goals have increased the impact of our activities.
Giving Wisely, Spending Well
Rennie Hoare, Head of Philanthropy, shares the bank’s strategy for giving in time of crisis and reflects on lessons learned from the Grenfell tragedy.
Over the last 20 years, tax legislation has more than doubled in volume. While changes are spread across a broad spectrum of areas, the intricacies for those with residential properties continue to develop.
The decision to leave the EU following the UK referendum in June 2016 prompted a sustained period of volatility in the Sterling Foreign Exchange market; by January 2017 the pound had fallen against the US dollar, from a high of 1.5018 on referendum day to a low of 1.1979.
