Greenbank for charities and endowments
Greenbank have been managing portfolios responsibly for charities, foundations, not-for-profit organisations, universities and educational establishments for almost 20 years.
We offer all the benefits of being a specialist sustainable investment manager with the stability and security that comes from the wider operational backing of the Rathbones Group.
We build our service around your organisation’s priorities. We take the time to fully understand the financial objectives you’ve set and to align them with your ethical, sustainable and impact concerns. Our focus is then on aiming to maximise returns while helping you avoid reputational risks, or ethical conflicts with your organisation’s mission.
You will have a direct relationship with a Greenbank investment manager, supported by our expert ethical, sustainable and impact (ESI) research team. We can accommodate restricted mandates, screening out certain investments and identifying those that positively contribute to the mission of your organisation, and the causes you support.
This level of partnership also extends to support for your trustees and management team. There will be regular meetings to monitor investment strategy, regular updates on the performance of the portfolio, and an annual ethical review that gives summaries of social, environmental and ethical performance for each portfolio holding. Our MyRathbones app will also provide instant, secure access to information about your portfolio.
We provide complementary training events for trustees and invitations to events and regular seminars. These focus on topical issues in the ethical and sustainable investment space, and in our stewardship and engagement work.
If you’re responsible for investment on behalf of a university or higher education establishment, we bring considerable experience in helping to manage diverse stakeholder groups. We engage with student bodies through educational activities, and we regularly work with university and college campaign groups and student representatives.
In addition, we can help respond to Freedom of Information requests, providing granular and detailed information about portfolios, company behaviour and the complexities of the modern supply chain.
Investment approach
We build our investments around a structure that combines clear guidance with genuine flexibility. It allows us to anticipate future needs and respond in the moment to both opportunities and challenges.
Our approach is to start and maintain a one-to-one relationship with you. We get to know and understand your circumstances and objectives, and tailor a portfolio to meet your stated requirements and ethical preferences.
Insights
October 2024 market commentary
Speculation about the autumn budget dominated the narrative for UK markets in October, and in a post-US election update we look at what another Trump presidency could imply for climate action and sustainability issues.
8 mins
What to expect from COP 29: Finance takes centre stage
Deputy head of Greenbank Nicola Day singles out some likely topics to feature at this year’s COP which has been designated the ‘finance COP.’
5 mins
Green Shoots webinar: Tackling plastic pollution
What will the UN global plastics treaty mean for companies and investors? Join us online on Wednesday 11 December, 12.00pm —12.45pm for our next live lunchtime webinar.
1 min
Greenbank visit to Parsonage Solar Farm
Greenbank organised a visit to a solar farm in Somerset for staff and professional contacts. Investment analyst Will Findlay-Wilson gives a first-hand account of the trip, and explains the context, and some of the considerations, of solar power generation.
6 mins