Charitable Support Research Articles

Effects of Moral Claims on Charitable Support for the Stigmatized

ABSTRACT In this research, we examine the extent to which charitable support for the stigmatized can be enhanced by a moral claim, which occurs when a stigmatized person is attributed an unselfish (versus self-interested) motive for a socially desirable behavior. We find that prospective donors infer a more positive morality when a moral claim is made about a stigmatized person in need, which leads to a greater willingness to provide them with charitable support. The effect does not occur when the same moral claim is made for a person in equivalent need who is accepted or honored in society. We find that moral claims are effective when based on unsubstantiated statements about a mentally ill person’s morality (Study 1), when a drug thief volunteers to help flood victims, rather than helps them as part of her employment (Study 2), and when a homeless criminal returns a lost wallet to do the right thing, rather than to receive a reward (Study 3). The research contributes to our understanding of the role of moral judgments that lead to social rejection and provides insights into how the negative stereotypes that affect the stigmatized can be changed.

UK female veterans’ physical health: perceived impact of military service and experiences of accessing healthcare. Findings of a qualitative study

IntroductionWomen make up almost 14% of the UK’s veteran population; however, little is known about female veterans’ physical health and experiences of accessing healthcare after military service. As part of...

When Having a Pet Becomes a Luxury You Can No Longer Afford

ABSTRACT Drawing on data from a project examining experiences of accessing support for pets from the UK animal welfare charity Blue Cross, this paper illuminates the impact of financial hardship on pet owners. Twenty service users (15 female, 5 male, aged 29–67 years) took part in individual online semi-structured interviews. Sixteen were receiving free or reduced-cost veterinary care (eligibility is based on certain means-tested benefits and catchment area). Participants were encouraged to talk about their experiences with Blue Cross, with a set of key questions capturing the chronology of events employed as a guide. All participants (even when relatively financially secure) alluded to the expense of having a pet and the rising cost of all aspects of care. The majority had struggled financially in recent years due to changes in circumstances (reduced income or had to stop working due to illness, injury, or carer responsibilities). Others had been on a low income for the long term. Seeking support was often the result of a health issue or emergency with a pet, when unanticipated veterinary costs (operations, transporting animal, scans, treatment) were simply unaffordable. People were faced with the heart-wrenching dilemma of what to do to help their pet, describing these times as the most stressful in their lives, and with most only becoming aware of charitable support for pets via word-of-mouth. Two of our participants’ stories show how when you have limited financial resources, serious health problems, or complicated circumstances, life can spiral out of control and lead to difficult situations with pets. However, it also highlights how resilience and strategies are established in this process, mitigating to some extent the impact of future crises. We highlight the full range of issues experienced as a result of economic vulnerability and consider the implications for organizations providing support to people who are often struggling simultaneously with their finances and mental health.

Inculturation at Home: The Belgian Catholic Project for Chinese Students (1920–1930s)

Initiated by Vincent Lebbe in 1920, the Belgian Catholic project for Chinese students was a harbinger of inculturation. Contrary to the impression that the Catholic Church reacted slowly to the demand of indigenisation in the early twentieth century, this article demonstrates that a project specifically designed for Chinese students had already been prepared for this purpose back in Belgium. In other words, through the fostering of intercultural understanding and personal contacts between students abroad and home communities, the Belgian Catholic project became part of the Leuven school’s missiological initiative, which was meant to realise Church implantation in mission countries. In order to maximise the contacts between young Chinese intellectuals and the Belgian Catholic milieu, Lebbe and his associates strategically anchored their cause into the allocation of the Sino-Belgian Indemnity Scholarship, despite stiff competition. The Catholic efforts to encourage a sense of unity evoked sympathy in Belgian society towards China, and in time contributed to charitable support for war victims at the beginning of the Sino-Japanese War. Though originally driven by evangelical purposes and ideological challenges, the spirit of inculturation gave rise to an awareness of human solidarity, a legacy worthy of a true apostolate.

РЕТРОДОСВІД БЛАГОДІЙНОЇ ТА МЕЦЕНАТСЬКОЇ ПІДТРИМКИ СТАНОВЛЕННЯ ЗАКЛАДІВ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ УКРАЇНИ

The actualization of research on the problem of charitable and philanthropic support for the formation of higher education institutions of Ukraine is due to the fact that constructive retro-experience has prospects for use for the post-war recovery and development of modern institutions of higher education in Ukraine. The purpose of the study is to analyze the experience of charitable and philanthropic support for the establishment of higher education institutions in Ukraine at the beginning of the 19th century. Research methods. Achieving the goal of the article made it possible to use the methods of analysis, synthesis, comparison, concretization and generalization. The article specifies the main approaches to interpreting the concepts of «charity», «charitable activity», «patronage», «patronage activity». Based on the analysis of dissertations and scientific publications, it was established that the establishment of higher education institutions in Ukraine at the beginning of the 19th century took place with significant charitable and philanthropic support from broad sections of the population: nobles, craftsmen, former Cossacks, and peasants. It manifested itself in the provision of funds for the opening of higher education institutions, the transfer of material assets and land allotments, etc., which significantly supplemented budget funding. The value of the experience of charitable and philanthropic support for the formation and development of the system of higher education in Ukraine in the first half of the 19th century is indicated, since philanthropists were the initiators and sponsors of the opening of most universities, higher women's courses, lyceums and schools (gymnasiums) of higher sciences, and philanthropic support for the opening and development of universities and institutions of higher professional education in Ukraine in the 19th century became a common phenomenon.

Tax reforms during the war: analysis of social and economic consequences

Introduction. The taxation system in any country plays an important role in regulating economic processes and ensuring the financial stability of the state. In periods of wars and global crises, such a system becomes especially important, as taxes are one of the main sources of revenue for the budget and can significantly affect the economic situation of the country. Implementing effective tax reforms in wartime is always a difficult task. Ukraine, which is actively fighting against Russian aggression, also faced the need to implement tax reforms to ensure financial stability and support society. In these conditions, guided by the needs of the country, the Ukrainian authorities made significant changes to the taxation system. Before the introduction of tax reforms, Ukraine faced a number of serious challenges. The invasion of Russia in 2022 was accompanied by irreparable damage, occupation of territories, destruction of infrastructure, mass migration of the population and great social and economic difficulties. The war not only led to a humanitarian crisis, but also seriously undermined the financial stability of the state. Before the start of the conflict, the Ukrainian economy was already under internal stress, and military actions limited the country's ability to function normally and sustain economic growth. The purpose of the paper is to study the effectiveness of tax reforms introduced during martial law, to analyze the social and economic consequences. Results. To ensure financial stability in wartime conditions and overcome economic difficulties, the authorities adopted a number of measures aimed at reducing the tax burden on business and entrepreneurs. One of the key reforms was the introduction of a simplified taxation system for enterprises with a small turnover, where the tax rate was only 2% of turnover. This decision made taxation more transparent and simple for entrepreneurs, and also allowed to reduce tax payments, even in the absence of actual profit. Tax incentives have been introduced for taxes such as flat tax, value added tax, income tax, customs duty and excise duty. The state also eased the procedure for taxing charitable assistance and support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Conclusion. All these tax decisions had both positive and negative economic and social consequences. It is important to emphasize that the effectiveness of wartime tax reforms is evaluated in the long term, and their impact can be difficult to estimate in advance. Therefore, it is necessary to constantly analyze, evaluate and adjust according to the current realities and conditions of today.

Participation of public organizations and people of the Middle Volga region in the charity movement during the period of the Russo-Turkish war of 1877–1878

The article is devoted to the history of private charity in the Middle Volga region during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. It analyzes various aspects of the charitable and volunteer movement organized by the population of the provinces of the Middle Volga region. The article shows the role and degree of participation of the population in charitable activities and support for state policy during the war. Special attention is paid to the initiative of ordinary citizens, public organizations and private companies in the formation of the necessary material and technical base, military medical care and gathering donations to the Army.

Maternal multimorbidity - experiences of women seeking asylum during pregnancy and after childbirth: a qualitative study

BackgroundMany women seeking asylum during pregnancy and after childbirth have ill-health but detection and assessment of all physical, psychological, and social health needs (maternal multimorbidity) are often difficult as part of routine maternity care. Healthcare providers are key for the early identification and management of vulnerable pregnant women who have additional physical, psychological, and social health needs. We sought to explore the impact of the asylum-seeking process, understanding of wellbeing, expressed health needs (in terms of maternal multimorbidity), and the experiences of maternity care of women seeking asylum during pregnancy and after childbirth in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Enabling factors and barriers to access woman-centred care were also explored.MethodsKey informant interviews (n = 10) and one focus group discussion (n = 4) were conducted with women attending a non-profit charitable pregnancy support group. Transcribed interviews were coded by topic and then grouped into categories. Thematic framework analysis was undertaken to identify emerging themes.ResultsThe asylum-seeking process negatively impacted women making them feel anxious and depressed with little control or choice over their future. Women reported feeling stressed regarding poor standard of accommodation, low income, dispersal and the uncertainty of their asylum application outcome. Wellbeing during pregnancy and after childbirth was understood to be multifactorial and women understood that their physical health needs were interlinked and negatively impacted by complex psychological and social factors. Women reported that their expectations of maternity services were often exceeded, but information giving, and the use of language interpreters needed to be improved. Women expressed the need for more psychological and social support throughout pregnancy and after childbirth.ConclusionsA multidisciplinary team, with links and effective referral pathways to maternal mental health and social services, are necessary for women seeking asylum, to ensure a more integrated, comprehensive assessment of maternal multimorbidity and to provide maternity care in a way that meets all health needs.

Food justice in community supported agriculture – differentiating charitable and emancipatory social support actions

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) seeks to address injustices in the food system by supporting small-scale farmers applying agroecological practices through a long-term partnership: a community of members covers the cost of production and receives a share of the harvest throughout the season in return. Despite an orientation towards a more just and inclusive food system, the existing literature points towards a rather homogeneous membership in CSA. A majority of CSAs tends to involve (upper) middle-class consumers with above average education and income levels. Low income is still a major obstacle in joining a CSA. Membership diversification through social support actions is one possible way. Our main objective is to systematize and appraise social support actions of the CSA movement. Taking the CSA principles as a starting point, our main research question is: How do social support actions in CSAs operate in terms of social inclusion and what obstacles and challenges are associated with them? The theory of strategic action fields assists in describing how the CSA movement is positioning itself as an actor in and across neighboring strategic action fields. The CSA movement is clearly positioned in the Food Sovereignty field. By shifting the focus from justice to farmers to justice for members, the CSA movement is now also exploring the Food Justice field. Indeed, the CSAs’ contribution to the food justice movement is still largely uncharted. In our results, we identify both social support actions that are already implemented in the CSA movement in different countries, and the challenges that are associated with these actions. We pinpoint a classification of social support actions implemented by CSA organizers to increase access to their initiatives. We make a distinction between the emancipatory actions that empower beneficiaries and contribute to a systemic change, and punctual, charitable interventions that neither affect the structure of a CSA nor the food system.

Дієвість стратегії реінтеграції внутрішньо переміщених осіб: бачення та усвідомлення її інструментарію стратегічними лідерами

The article examines the results of original scientific and practical researches on the directions of the strategy for the reintegration of internally displaced persons in the context of armed conflict, based on the analysis of interview results with strategic leaders – heads of municipalities responsible for strategy and social security planning (Odesa City Council, territorial communities in Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions). The survey results of strategic leaders are considered on a regional basis regarding awareness and involvement in addressing the issues of internally displaced persons in the conditions of armed conflict. An assessment is provided for the effectiveness and efficiency of state, local, and charitable support programs for internally displaced persons. The essential characteristics of vulnerability and its signs and features in the conditions of war are discussed. Based on the field researches and conducted SWOT analysis of support for internally displaced persons, prospects for improving support for them are identified.

Research shows small, but growing, charitable support for LGBTQ+ affiliated nonprofits

New research from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy shows that charitable giving to U.S.‐based nonprofit organizations that primarily serve the LGBTQ+ community accounted for just 0.13% of total giving in 2019, the most recent year for which complete data are available. But while that figure seems small, the report shows support for these types of organizations is picking up speed, and is expected to continue to grow.

Wounding pride and infusing affect: the ambivalent emotional experience of checkout charity

Purpose This study aims to apply the Wounded Pride/Spite model (integral emotions which occur during the donation request) and the Affect Infusion model (incidental emotions primed before encountering the checkout charity request) to check out charity to understand the interactive effects of positive and negative emotional responses. Furthermore, the moderating role of a positive or negative shopping experience is examined. Design/methodology/approach In Study 1, 518 customers participated in an online survey using a controlled scenario describing checkout charity exchanges. In Study 2, 274 students participated in a similar online scenario but were primed with a positive or negative shopping experience. Data were analyzed through structural equation modeling using Mplus v8. Findings Checkout charity is laden with affective experiences that simultaneously produce positive and negative emotions. Customers who are involved with charities and perceive it acceptable for companies to elicit charitable support are more likely to experience feelings of pride and joy during a point-of-sale donation request. However, negative affective responses are more complicated, as personal support of nonprofits was not enough to reduce feelings of guilt and anger during a donation request. Furthermore, in Study 2, the authors discover that as integral emotions influence customers’ affective states during a checkout charity encounter, incidental emotions garnered from the customer’s shopping experience serve as a moderating role in increasing positive affect and mitigating negative affect, highlighting the importance of the holistic shopping experience. Finally, in Study 2, the incongruent reaction of high positive and high negative affect was linked to decreased donation intentions, further emphasizing the importance of creating positive shopping experiences and identifying customers who perceive it to be acceptable for companies to elicit charitable support. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this research is the first to apply these dual theoretical explanations to checkout charity, contributing an affective and customer-based understanding to complement prior work on marketing strategy. The findings both uphold and extend research in this area, providing novel support for the role of the customer in determining the success of checkout charity.

A novel approach to legacy donations with long‐term benefits supported by numerical illustrations

AbstractPhilanthropic donors face challenges in matching the causes to which they donate, the time horizon—and thus impact—of their donations, and the charitable vehicles they choose for making contributions. Wealthier donors may elect to create their own foundations and customize their charitable support. Less wealthy donors have limited choices: they may contribute to a nonprofit's current operations or to existing nonprofit endowments. We present a novel approach for making charitable donations, blending aspects of each of these strategies. Our approach has potential long‐term financial benefits, allows donors to control their charitable donations in a convenient and easy‐to‐implement manner, can be established through an existing nonprofit organization, expands opportunities for more donors because it requires a smaller corpus contribution with lower management costs than creating a foundation, provides tax savings in the United States and other countries (e.g., the UK, Canada, and Australia) comparable to other planned giving vehicles, and may be implemented during one's lifetime using donor advised funds or as part of a legacy plan through the donor's estate documents, which is when the long‐term benefits accrue.

FIT OBJECTS of BENEFICENCE: CHARITY, INSANITY AND THE MIDDLE-CLASS CAUSE IN MID-VICTORIAN ENGLAND

This article explores Victorian concerns about the middle-class insane after the 1845 Lunacy Acts which promoted rate-supported provision for pauper lunatics. Calls for appropriate and affordable care for those of middle-class status grew after 1845 and encompassed public, charitable and private initiatives. A key priority was to ensure that insanity did not pauperise those from the middle class but also that they could access support without losing their sense of independence and respectability. This usually meant there was an expectation that those from the middle class would contribute to the cost of care and not be totally reliant on the charity of others. The article finishes by looking at how one charitable hospital, the Northampton General Lunatic Asylum (later renamed St Andrew’s Hospital) developed and accommodated appropriate charitable support for the middle-class insane.

ОРФАННЫЕ ЗАБОЛЕВАНИЯ: РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЕ ЛЕКАРСТВЕННОГО ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ ПАЦИЕНТОВ В РОССИИ

In conditions of budget deficit, the issues of drug provision for patients suffering from life-threatening and chronic progressive rare (orphan) diseases require constant monitoring by regulatory authorities. In this regard, the purpose of the work was to analyze the main aspects of the legal regulation of drug provision for persons with rare (orphan) diseases. The lack of funds in the regions which could fully meet the needs of patients with rare (orphan) diseases in the provision of medicines, served as a weighty argument for the launch of the state federal program for high-costnosologies and the centralization of public procurement of medicines. The key tool for improving drug care was the approval of lists of orphan diseases and the introduction of the federal register of patients eligible for preferential drug provision into the unified information and analytical healthcare system. An important and defining moment of federalization of procurement of medicines was the creation of a federal state institution under the Ministry of Health "Federal Center for Planning and Organization of Drug Provision for Citizens". The main additional mechanism and alternative solution for providing medicines to children under 18 with severe life-threatening and chronic diseases, including rare (orphan) diseases, was the charitable support fund "Circle of Good" created by presidential decree. The financial and organizational approach and the decision of the regulator to federalize the procurement of orphan medicines under the high-cost nosology program makes it possible to increase the equal availability of medicines to persons with rare (orphan) diseases in all subjects of the Russian Federation and to reduce the costs of budget allocations.

'Make Them Wonder How You Are Still Smiling': The Lived Experience of Coping With a Brain Tumour.

A brain tumour can be a life-threatening illness and cause unique symptoms compared to other types of cancer, such as cognitive or language deficits, or changes in personality. It is an exceptionally distressing diagnosis which can affect quality of life, even for those with a low-grade tumour or many years after the diagnosis. This study sought to gain an in-depth understanding of the lived experience of adjustment to living with a brain tumour. Twelve individuals (83% female) with a primary brain tumour (83% low-grade) took part in the study. Participants were aged 29-54years, on average 43months following the diagnosis, and were recruited through the charitable support organisations in the United Kingdom. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Six inter-related themes were identified: making sense of the diagnosis, seeking empowerment, feeling appreciative, taking charge of coping, learning to accept, and negotiating a new normality. Notions of empowerment, gratitude, and acceptance throughout the illness journey were prominent in the participants' narratives. Receiving sufficient information and initiating treatment were important in negotiation of control. The results highlighted what facilitates and hinders adaptive coping. Aspects which facilitated positive coping were as follows: trust in clinician, feeling in control, feeling grateful, or accepting. Participants on a 'watch and wait' approach, while feeling appreciative, perceived the lack of treatment as difficult and frustrating. Implications for patient-clinician communication are discussed, particularly for patients on a 'watch and wait' who might need additional support in adjusting.

Things I need you to know: a qualitative analysis of advice-giving statements in early-onset colorectal cancer patients’ personal accounts published online

ObjectivePeople with early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC), defined as colorectal cancer (CRC) before the age of 50, now constitute a significant patient population. In empirical and grey literature EOCRC patients report...

The place of charity in a public health service: Inequality and persistence in charitable support for NHS trusts in england

The British National Health Service (NHS) relies for the great bulk of its funding on direct taxation, but the contribution of charitable sources of income to the NHS is not well-understood. The few studies of charitable giving to the NHS to date have concentrated on aggregate levels of income and expenditure. However, to date there has been limited collective understanding about the extent to which different kinds of NHS Trusts benefit from charitable funding and about the persistence of inequalities between trusts in their access to these resources. This paper presents novel analyses of the distribution of NHS Trusts in terms of the proportion of their income that comes from charitable sources. We build a unique linked longitudinal dataset which follows through time the population of NHS Trusts, and the population of associated NHS charities, in England since 2000. The analysis illustrates intermediate levels of charitable support for acute hospital trusts compared with the much lower levels of charitable support for ambulance, community and mental health Trusts and, conversely, much higher levels of charitable support for Trusts providing specialist care. These results represent rare quantitative evidence relevant to theoretical discussions about the uneven nature of the voluntary sector's response to healthcare need. They provide important evidence for a key feature (and arguably weakness) of voluntary initiative, namely philanthropic particularism - the tendency for charitable support to focus on a restricted range of causes. We also show that this ‘philanthropic particularism’ – reflected in the very sizeable differences in charitable income between different sectors of NHS trusts - is becoming more marked over time, while spatial disparities, notably between elite institutions in London and other locations, are also substantial. The paper reflects on the implications of these inequalities for policy and planning within a public health care system.

Immigrant Women's Experiences of Domestic Violence in Canada: A Qualitative File Audit.

Domestic violence (DV) experienced by immigrant women is a global health concern. Precarious immigration status, language barriers, and discrimination can lead to reluctance in seeking support. Is a non-profit charitable organization and support center for immigrant women. Participants in this study were immigrant women who attended Changing Together. The aim of this study is to illustrate immigrant women's experiences of DV and identify the community services they access. The files of a social worker at Changing Togetherwere audited for this project. There were 1,034 files available to audit. The six steps of thematic analysis were used to create themes from the notes of each file, specifically to answer the question: what are the experiences of immigrant women with domestic violence and what are the services they access through Changing Together? Three themes were developed: Building Independence, Surviving Abuse, and Services to Support Surviving. Building Independence centres on women building solid foundations to start their lives in Canada to support themselves and their families. Surviving Abuse encompasses the hardships women endured for the perceived sake of their children until there was an event leading to the unavoidable need for change. Services to Support Surviving explores the services women accessed through the social worker at Changing Together. This study highlights the complexities of immigrant women enduring DV in a foreign country. The file notes described women's experiences of living with hardships and endurance of challenges. Further research should identify community resources for this population.

ACCOUNTING, REGULATORY AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF CHARITABLE DONATIONS BY BUSINESS ENTITIES FOR THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE

In the article, a study of the regulatory and legal support of the activities of charitable organizations and support by business entities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is carried out. Problematic aspects of accounting and taxation of charitable assistance provided by business entities for the needs of the army are presented and the relevance of solving this methodological issue is substantiated. In particular, it is determined that different terms are used in legislation and scientific literature to describe charity. Forms and types of charitable activity in Ukraine were studied. Attempts have been made to distinguish between these concepts. The forms of charity (volunteer, humanitarian, philanthropic) are characterized and the types (charitable donation, charitable grants, public collection of charitable donations, charitable servitudes and charitable endowments) and methods of their giving are substantiated. The characteristic features of charitable assistance are determined: voluntary, selfless, purposeful. The need to regulate certain provisions and define terms in the field of charitable activities was confirmed, and amendments to the current legislation were proposed. The rating of charity in Ukraine was studied and the distribution of costs by spheres of its provision was presented. It was found that according to Ukrainian legislation, charitable assistance to the army is provided in the form of charitable donations and can be provided both in cash and in kind, in particular from charitable organizations, legal entities and individuals, and territorial communities. It has been proven that properly organized accounting of charitable donations will ensure the control of the intended use of the donated property and reduce abuses in this area, as well as affect the possibility of applying tax benefits in the terms of payment of value added tax, excise duty and income tax. The procedure for documenting charitable donations for the benefit of the army and the need to form an Act of acceptance and transfer of humanitarian (charitable) aid are substantiated. The changes made to the Tax Code of Ukraine regarding the taxation of charitable aid given to the army were considered. Taking into account the specifics of the research, a method of accounting for charitable assistance for various options for its provision (voluntary transfer or alienation of property) is proposed.