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4 guides on Philanthropy and social impact.

Foundations, and why a family might use one
A foundation holds assets in its own right, under a written constitution, with no shareholders. That combination is what draws families to it.
2 minOwnership, benefits and control set-upStewardship, wealth preservation and expansionPlaceholder content, pending legal review
A foundation for the family's giving
Most family philanthropy in the region begins as the personal practice of one or two members. A vehicle is what lets it outlast them.
2 minPhilanthropy and social impactNext-gen developmentPlaceholder content, pending legal review
Reading the DIFC Foundations Law and the ADGM Foundations Regulations side by side
After reading this you will know where the two foundation regimes say the same thing and where their texts diverge, on reserved powers, charitable objects, intermediaries, guardians, what each register records and protection from foreign claims.
4 minPhilanthropy and social impactOwnership, benefits and control set-upPlaceholder content, pending legal review
Purpose, values and giving in a charter: recording intent and its limits
After reading this you will understand why the values sections of a charter sit outside enforceability, and which separate instruments carry charitable intent.
4 minPurpose and family valuesPhilanthropy and social impactPlaceholder content, pending legal review