Is there a Web site or publication dedicated purely to philanthropy in Britain?

Q. Is there a Web site or publication dedicated purely to philanthropy in Britain?

A. If you’re seeking the official source, you’ll want to visit the Web site of the Charity Commission, the British cabinet office that supports, encourages, and regulates all charitable organizations in Britain. Your next stop might be the Web site of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations. The organization, which has its headquarters in London, has 5,200 members and offers a multitude of publications as well as live events in support of British charitable groups.

Also check out Philanthropy UK, a Web site that offers resources and advice to “aspiring philanthropists who want to give effectively.”

Among its publications is a new book, Why Rich People Give, which looks at philanthropy among Britain’s wealthy people.

The Institute for Philanthropy, in London, also maintains a Web site; this nonprofit group seeks to expand and improve philanthropy internationally as well as in Britain, but many of its materials and seminars focus on British philanthropy.