Discover how a simple act of kindness grew into Mary’s Meals, a global movement feeding millions of children every school day. In this episode of the Philanthropy Impact Podcast, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow OBE shares lessons on generosity, resilience, and reimagining philanthropy for lasting impact.
Join us for a conversation with Ross Piper, the new CEO of The Fred Hollows Foundation, as he shares insights from his journey across corporate finance, humanitarian leadership, and impact investing. In this episode, Ross reflects on leading a global eye health charity into its next phase of growth, the role of innovation and partnerships in creating lasting impact, and how philanthropy can drive meaningful change in global development.
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Kristopher Gibbon-Walsh, CEO of FareShare, the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and food waste. Kristopher shares his journey into social impact and what led him to champion the cause of food redistribution. We explore FareShare’s mission, the scale of its national operations, and how the organisation tackles the dual challenge of food poverty and food waste.
From powerful partnerships with businesses and government to real-life stories of impact, Kristopher offers an inside look at the logistics, challenges, and opportunities shaping FareShare’s work—especially in the face of a growing cost-of-living crisis. He also reflects on the role of philanthropy in driving systemic change and offers practical advice for those looking to make a difference. Whether you're a donor, wealth advisor, or simply curious about social impact, this episode is packed with insights on how to take action and support a fairer, more sustainable food system.
For more information please visit: www.fareshare.org.uk
Or contact: stephen.walker@fareshare.org.uk
Join us as we meet with Simon Bishop, CEO of BBC Media Action, to discuss his journey through the sector leading to his time at BBC Media Action, the BBC's international development charity.
Delve into the evolving landscape of philanthropy. With a wealth of experience in global development, corporate social responsibility, and strategic giving, Simon shares his insights on how philanthropists, advisors, and impact investors can drive meaningful change.
Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on innovative approaches, and the challenges and opportunities facing those striving to make a difference.
In this episode of the Philanthropy Impact podcast, John Pepin speaks with Elizabeth Hart, CEO and Founder of Legacy Wealth Advisors. Elizabeth shares her expertise in wealth management, succession planning, and family wellness, highlighting how her firm’s holistic approach is transforming the industry. She discusses the importance of aligning wealth with values, the evolving trends in philanthropy, and practical strategies for long-term impact. Whether you're an advisor, philanthropist, or family office professional, this conversation provides valuable insights on navigating the complexities of legacy planning and responsible wealth stewardship.
In this insightful episode, we sit down with the CEO of WaterAid, Tim Wainwright, to explore their journey from the corporate world to leading one of the most impactful international development organisations. We discuss the global water crisis, the challenges posed by climate change, and how WaterAid partners with governments, communities, and businesses to create sustainable solutions. Tune in to hear how strategic collaboration, innovation, and long-term commitment are transforming lives by providing access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene worldwide. Don't miss this inspiring discussion on the power of clean water to transform lives.
In this episode, Monica explores how her upbringing and role models throughout her life inspired her drive for positive change. She explains her career journey so far, observations from her role as Director of Philanthropy at Ludlow Trust, and from past experiences in the philanthropy sector.
Monica’s previous role was with CAF as Head of Charity Advisory & Programmes leading on advisory, grant making and legacy work for the charity. She was also previously the Chief Executive of Dress for Success Greater London and the National Head of England for BBC Children in Need. She joined Ludlow Trust as Director of Philanthropy to build on Ludlow’s depth of knowledge and expertise in charitable trusts and charitable giving.
Listen to learn more!
This inspiring episode covers Juliets upbringing in Asia, the roots of her passion for philanthropy, career background and goals alongside her role in transforming philanthropic advice within Barclays Private Bank. The Oxford graduate has worked for a number of wealth management firms and family offices, spearheading fundraising and philanthropy strategies. This has involved bringing together her 'cross-sector insights' and 'business acumen' in order to confront complex challenges. Listen to learn, engage and be inspired.
Join Janie Oliver, the CEO of Stewardship, on the latest episode of the Philanthropy Impact CEO Podcast. With over 115 years of history, Stewardship is one of the UK’s leading donor-advised funds, managing over £210 million in assets and facilitating £110 million in annual grants. In this episode, Janie shares her journey from the world of finance and banking to leading an organisation dedicated to creating social and spiritual impact.
Janie discusses the major strategic overhaul she led, from streamlining the leadership team to fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Learn how Stewardship is advancing impact investing, with loans to churches and investments aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, providing both financial and social returns.
Discover how Janie’s upbringing in South Africa shaped her passion for using financial expertise to drive positive societal change. Get an insider’s look at Stewardship's efforts to empower donors while working to refine how they measure social impact beyond just financial metrics.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, purpose, and the future of philanthropy!
We are thrilled to announce our latest podcast interview with Alex Amouyel, President and Chief Executive of the Newman’s Own Foundation.
Alex Amouyel is the President and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation, a private grantmaking foundation whose mission is to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity. She leads the Foundation’s efforts to utilize 100% of the profits from the sale of Newman’s Own products in service of this mission. Prior to this, Alex led MIT Solve as its Founding Executive Director with a mission to drive innovation to solve world challenges. She steered MIT Solve’s growth to support over 268 Solver teams and Indigenous Communities Fellows, catalyzed over $60 million in commitments, and brokered more than 600 transformational partnerships. She also navigated the organization’s response to the global pandemic, launched a Health Security & Pandemics Challenge, and expanded Solve’s work on racial equity in the United States, including launching Solve’s Indigenous Communities Fellowship and the Black & Brown Innovators Program.
Prior to these roles, Alex was the Director of Program for the Clinton Global Initiative, and she also worked for Save the Children International and the Boston Consulting Group. Alex is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in philanthropy, impact investing, and social entrepreneurship. She earned a dual master’s degree in International Affairs from Sciences Po, Paris, and the London School of Economics, along with a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Natural Sciences from Trinity College, Cambridge, UK. Alex is the author of The Answer Is You: A Guidebook to Creating a Life Full of Impact.
In this podcast, Alex discusses the evolving role of philanthropy for impact, the balance between business and philanthropic giving and shares her personal insights into her career so far. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in social good.
We are thrilled to announce our latest podcast interview with Neil Heslop, OBE, Chief Executive of the Charities Aid Foundation Group (CAF). Neil shares his extensive experience from both business and the charitable sector.
Since October 2020, Neil has led CAF UK, CAF America, CAF Canada, CAF Financial Solutions Ltd, and CAF Bank. Under his leadership, annual charitable contributions surpassed £1 billion, supporting hundreds of thousands of charities in over 100 countries. Neil's dedication to social progress and community impact is truly inspiring. Before joining CAF, Neil was the CEO of Leonard Cheshire and held senior roles in the telecoms industry, including at O2 and Cincinnati Bell Wireless. Despite losing his sight at 21, he co-founded Blind In Business and serves as a trustee and non-executive director for several organizations. His contributions to disability rights and the charitable sector earned him an OBE in 2002.
In this podcast, Neil discusses the evolving dynamics of philanthropy, the role of professional advisors, and the impact of global collaboration. His insights are a must-listen for anyone interested in social good.
Join us for episode 21 of The Philanthropy Impact Podcast where our CEO John Pepin sits down with Peter Brach Funder, founder of Propel Philanthropy and social impact infrastructure-building advocate.
Peter founded Propel Philanthropy in January 2022. With experience as a trustee and grantee for a private family foundation since 2014 and managing the Funders 2025 Fund since 2019, he supports over 35 organisations in Propel's network.
Learn more about Peter’s inspiring journey and vision for the future of philanthropy!
Join our CEO, John, as he engages in an insightful with Daniel Brewer, the visionary leader behind Resonance, in our latest "In Conversation" podcast episode. Daniel Brewer leads a dynamic team at Resonance, empowering social enterprises and charities to prepare for impactful investments in diverse transactions like real estate acquisition, community share issues, and venture capital investments. Learn how Resonance's demand-led, impact investment funds are making a difference in communities.
In this insightful episode, we'll explore:
Discover how Daniel's unique experiences and Resonance's innovative approach are shaping the landscape of impact investing and social entrepreneurship.
Join our CEO John Pepin as he sits down with Sarah Soar, Chief Executive Officer at Hawksmoor Investment Management as they discuss Sarah's career, her passion for helping people, the importance of professional advisors keeping on top of changes in the impact investment market, financial education in schools, and much more.
In this captivating episode our CEO John Pepin sit down with Danyal Sattar, the CEO of The Big Issue Invest. As the social enterprise investment arm of The Big Issue magazine, The Big Issue Invest plays a pivotal role in managing and advising on over £250 million, driving positive change and social impact.
In this insightful interview, Danyal shares his journey and vision for social finance, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of business and social good. Discover how The Big Issue Invest is pioneering innovative solutions to address pressing social and environmental challenges, while delivering financial returns.
Philanthropy Impact CEO, John Pepin, sits down with Darshita Gillies, Founder and CEO of Maanch, NED, investor and philanthropist to discuss all things philanthropy, impact investing and her career.
During this session, our member Cristina Ljungberg, Co-Chair of Maverick Collective is joined by Natasha Müller, a next-gen impact investor, philanthropist, mental health activist, and former Board member of Philanthropy Impact for a virtual conversation on the role of Women of Wealth in philanthropy and social investment and how they are reshaping the sector, as well as how advisors can meet their needs.
The most recent research reinforces the need for a values-based purpose-driven wealth management business, and that to be customer-centric it is essential for private client wealth advisors:
• Fidelity Charitable Research - firms that offer charitable planning had 6X the median assets of those that do not offer charitable planning, 3X organic growth, and 1.3X new money; as well higher net promotor scores, and higher trust levels.
• Investing for Global Good A Power for Good 2022 (Camden Wealth Limited) - research indicated for older generations there is a growing demand for and satisfaction in impact investing and that investors are seeking better services from wealth advisors.
Listen as our CEO John Pepin talks to our members Ceris Gardner, Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP, Jamie Broderick, Impact Investment Institute and Sean Kiernan, Greengage about how firms can increase business and deepen client relationships with values based wealth management across all asset classes.
A shift is happening in the private client professional advisory world, and it is happening at an increasing pace. A recent article from the Financial Post highlights that over the next decade, an estimated $30 trillion in wealth will exchange from the hands of Baby Boomers to the next generations (women of wealth, millennials and gen Z).
Increasing research evidence, and the anecdotal experience of those within the Philanthropy Impact network, is showing this new generation of wealth holders have different needs and expectations of their trusted advisors and require a different approach. This new client focus on purpose, values and instant digital access is proving to be a cause for concern for professional advisory firms, as it requires a move away from transactional approach to a relationship approach, with clients at the centre.
In this webinar our CEO John Pepin is joined by Rowan Jackson, Chairman, Promising Outcomes, Stephen Wall, Founder, The Wealth Mosaic, Ajit Dayal, Founder, Quantum Asset Management Company to discuss how engaging this new generations of client means understanding their values, expectations, and the importance on delivering on these expectations, and measuring the effectiveness of the firm on meeting them.
This 30minute conversation is interesting to anyone working with (U)HNWI, who want to remain a trusted partner in their wealth stewardship right, and importantly their donor and impact investment journeys. We will highlight solutions to this issue and where to seek support.
This episode focuses on B-corps and the rising interest from companies in becoming part of this ever-growing community. Chaired by Darshita Gillies, wth a panel of Oliver Hunt and Amy Clark.