Investment management for charities


Every charity is different, and so are its investment needs. We work with you to help ensure your investments support your organisation’s goals and responsibilities.

Ongoing oversight and risk management

Every portfolio carries risk. Our role is to help you understand where that risk sits, how it may evolve and whether it remains appropriate for your charity’s objectives.

Diversification across asset classes and sectors provides a foundation, but oversight extends beyond that. Holdings are reviewed in light of company-specific, market and economic developments, with adjustments made where necessary to support your governance responsibilities.

A robust and proven process

Your investments will benefit from firm-wide oversight. Each month, our Asset Allocation Committee reviews market conditions and sets the strategic direction that informs our portfolios.

That strategy is implemented by your dedicated investment manager, who applies it to your charity’s specific circumstances. You will meet regularly to review positioning, performance and any changes to your requirements.

Ethical investing

As most of us are trustees ourselves, we know your investment decisions must reflect the charity’s mission. Ethical criteria can be incorporated into portfolios through both positive and negative screening, using global responsible-investment research tools.

We work with trustees and charity leaders to balance return objectives with organisational values – and remain available to review restrictions as priorities evolve. Currently, 24% of our charity clients invest under an ethical or socially responsible policy, representing 39% of charity funds under management.

Our responsible and sustainable investment framework

We’ve developed a framework for RBC Brewin Dolphin that outlines our approach to responsible and sustainable investment. Find out more about our approach.

Steward your charity’s capital with confidence


Speak with our Charity team about aligning your investments with your charity’s long-term aims.

Our insights and ideas 

Beyond the pool: How bespoke investment strategies can help charities thrive

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– Beyond the pool: How bespoke investment strategies can help charities thrive

Charity Perspective 2026

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What does the future have in store for charity chairs?

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