Davies, Jonathan (2004) The foundation as a political actor : the case of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust. The Political Quarterly, Vol.75 (No.3). pp. 275-284. doi:10.1111/j.1467-923X.2004.00612.x

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Abstract

This paper examines the influence of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) on the movement for democratic reform in the UK, drawing on a study of the impact of Trust grants to three beneficiaries. The paper demonstrates that charitable foundations can exercise political influence, particularly when a political party is looking for new ideas, like the Labour Party in the early to mid 1990s. Consequently, when studying influences on public policy, researchers should take heed of the anonymous benefactors supporting think tanks and pressure groups working openly in the political arena.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare J Political Science > JN Political institutions (Europe) > JN101 Great Britain
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust -- Influence, Charities -- Political aspects, Labour Party (Great Britain) -- History -- 20th century, Benefactors -- Influence
Journal or Publication Title:	The Political Quarterly
Publisher:	Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
ISSN:	1467-923X
Official Date:	July 2004
Dates:	Date Event July 2004 Published
Volume:	Vol.75
Number:	No.3
Page Range:	pp. 275-284
DOI:	10.1111/j.1467-923X.2004.00612.x
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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