GuideStar International.

Illuminating the work of the world's civil society organisations

“Apart from the enormous value in having all the useful information about every charity available in one independent ... nonprofit location, the GuideStar idea provides a level playing field for smaller outfits... This is especially useful for the burgeoning charity sector in less developed contries, where anything that improves efficiency and trust will be a boost. If GuideStar UK and its sisters can in time network themselves, the prospects for cross-border philanthropy look far more positive.”
Third Sector, Nick Cater, 7th December 2005

Society Generally

Key Benefits

Establishes transparency as the accepted practice in charitable sector activity.
Fosters a better allocation of resources to CSOs that are doing the most effective work.
Increases the amount of philanthropy generally.
Encourages the restructuring of CSO activity to eliminate redundant service provision and promote activity in underserved markets.