Established in 1913 by Andrew Carnegie, Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist. The Carnegie Trust works to seek the improvement of the well-being of the masses by investing in areas such as libraries and public spaces as well as education, social work and children’s rights. Gave evidence to the Inquiry on “the public interest” and possible ways of defining it.
Formed 2012 and now defunct, professional body for social workers, set up to improve standards in the care industry. Closed in 2015 after government funding was cut. Submitted paper outlining journalistic practices that social workers consider to be unethical and unacceptable.
