Due diligence

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Ethical expectations around business practices are growing, and any suggestion of poor governance might damage your reputation. We believe due diligence is an essential precursor to any significant transaction.

Don’t let us get in the way of you receiving money.

Do let us inform you about:

• The source of incoming funds
• Applicable sanctions and watchlists
• The donor’s business interests and associates
• The donor’s political exposure
• Relevant donor context and controversies

Taken for granted?

If you’re a grantmaker, you may have a legal requirement to verify the legitimacy and financial health of your grantees.

As with our donor due diligence service, our grantee due diligence service is tailored to your needs. Depending on the size and significance of the transaction, appropriate due diligence may involve:

• Automated reports and red flag checks
• In-depth reports
• Ongoing monitoring
• Refresher reports

Our typical turnaround time for due diligence reports is one week.

1. Assess

We determine the appropriate level of due diligence for the subject and transaction in question. For example, our process will vary according to the size of your subject’s profile, including their corporate interests, prominent associates, budget, and media profile.

2. Report

We share a due diligence report within 1-2 weeks. If you’re receiving funding from another organization, our report may assess its main donor and their source of wealth. If you’re donating to a project, our report may assess its legitimacy using charity registers, corporate records, local insolvency registers, and global litigation databases.