The Philanthropy Impact Podcast
The Philanthropy Impact Podcast examines the intersections of philanthropy, impact investing, and sustainability. It features discussions with practitioners and experts about how charitable giving and investment can drive positive social and environmental outcomes. The show also explores practical strategies for donors, advisors, and organisations seeking to align their resources with their values.
Episodes
In Conversation with Samuel P. S. Williams – Head of Fund: The Resilient Futures Fund, Christian Aid
🎙️ Join our CEO John Pepin as he explores the world of philanthropy with Samuel P. S. Williams, Head of Fund: The Christian Aid Resilient Futures Fund at Christian AidIn this episode, Samuel shares insights into the Resilient Futures Fund, the importance of supporting communities facing uncertainty, and how philanthropy and values-led investment can help create lasting, positive change.Li
In Conversation with Alexander Hoare – Partner and Director C. Hoare & Co.
🎙️ Join our CEO, John Pepin, as he sits down with Alexander S. Hoare, Partner and Director at C. Hoare & Co., to explore the evolving world of philanthropy, purpose, and impact.In this episode, Alexander discusses his book, Impact Banker. Originally written for future partners of C. Hoare & Co., he shares why he decided to make it publicly available and who he hopes will read it.L
In Conversation with Tjada D’Oyen McKenna – CEO, Mercy Corps
🎙️ Join our CEO John Pepin as he explores the world of Philanthropy with Tjada D'Oyen McKenna. Listen now to find out more about Mercy Corps and its CEO.
In conversation with Ray Coyle, CEO of Energise Africa
Join our CEO John Pepin as he explores the world of Philanthropy with Ray Coyle. Listen now to find out more about Energise Africa and its CEO.
In conversation with Dr. Carol Homden CBE, CEO, Coram
Join our CEO John Pepin as he explores the world of Philanthropy with Dr Carol Homden CBE. Listen now to find out more about Coram and its CEO.
In conversation with Theodora Hadjimichael – CEO of Responsible Finance
Join the Philanthropy Impact Podcast this week as our CEO John Pepin meets with Theodora Hadjmichael, CEO of Responsible Finance. Learn how Theodora discovered her passion working in Responsible Finance, and examples of how her organisation has transformed the lives of the people they work with. Listen to learn more!
In Conversation with Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow OBE, CEO of Mary’s Meals
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.
In conversation with Ross Piper, CEO of The Fred Hollows Foundation
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 c
In conversation with Kris Gibbon-Walsh, CEO, FareShare
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 pover
In conversation with Simon Bishop, CEO of BBC Media Action
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 philanthro
In conversation with Elizabeth Hart, CEO & Founder, Legacy Wealth Advisors
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 ph
In conversation with Tim Wainwright, CEO of WaterAid
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.
In conversation with Monica Brown, Director of Philanthropy, Ludlow Trust Company
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 advis
In conversation with Juliet Agnew, Head of Philanthropy at Barclays Private Bank
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 toge
In Conversation with Janie Oliver, CEO of Stewardship
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 de
In Conversation with Alex Amouyel, President and Chief Executive of the Newman’s Own Foundation
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
In Conversation With Neil Heslop
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 surpa
In Conversation With Peter Brach
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 suppo
In Conversation With Daniel Brewer
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 inve
In Conversation With Sarah Soar
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 Conversation With Danyal Sattar
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 finan
In Convesation with Darshita Gillies
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.
Women of Wealth
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
Money For Good - Value Driven Wealth Management
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
Meeting Changing Client Expectations
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 e
B-Corps and How to Get Involved
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.
Social Investment in The Spectrum of Capital
Chaired by Bonnie Chiu, Managing Director, The Social Investment ConsultancyPanel: Ollie Pollard, Head of Enterprise Growth Funds, ResonanceDanyal Sattar, CEO, Big Issue InvestSarah MacFarlane, Senior Investor Relationships Manager, Big Society CapitalListen as two UK social investment intermediaries and the main UK social investment wholesaler are questioned by Bonnie Chiu, Founder of
Digital Giving and Cryptocurrency
How charities can engage with donors in new and innovative ways(Crypto Currencies and Blockchain)Chaired by Darshita Gillies, Founder & CEO, MaanchPanel:Edward Thomas, Partnerships Manager for the Enterprise Development Programme, OxfamGreg Davies, Head of Behavioural Science, Oxford RiskHugo McDonaugh, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Perpetual Altruism Ltd, the company behind the Cryp
Policies and Resources in Philanthropy
Policies and resources – session in collaboration with Pro Bono EconomicsSpeakers: Ceris Gardner, Partner, Head of Charities and Immigration, Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP; Pippa Garland, Partner, Russell Cooke LLP, Nicole Sykes, Director of Policy and Communications, Pro Bono Economics and Cath Dovey, Co-founder, The Beacon Collaborative.Philanthropy, social investment and ESG/impact invest
Trust in Philanthropy
Chaired by John Pepin, CEO. Philanthropy ImpactPanel Rena Greifinger, Managing Director, Maverick CollectiveDerek Bardowell, CEO, Ten Years’ TimeRussell Prior, Regional Head of Family Governance, Family Office Advisory & Philanthropy, EMEA, and Wealth Planning & Advisory | Private Banking, HSBC UK Bank PLCIt is often said that the first step into Philanthropy and Impact Investing
Philanthropy and Impact in Education
Philanthropy and Funding in EducationChaired by Dan Corry, Chief Executive, NPCPanel: Dr Lorna Goodwin, Executive Director, First Star Academies UK and Dr Alison Body, Senior Lecturer in Philanthropic Studies and Social Policy, University of Kent.
Fireside Chat With Eleanor Winston
Listen as John Pepin speaks to Founder of Forsightfully, Eleanor Winston to learn about her journey and hear her views on how exploring alternative futures and building and maintaining a robust and inclusive vision of the future is the key to better business, and how this can be applied to philanthropy and sustainable investing. Eleanor Winton founded Foresightfully in 2017 building on he
Transition to Net Zero
Transition to net Zero – a collaboration between sectors.Chaired by James Broderick, Director, Impact investing InstitutePanel Carl Pratt, Founder & Creative Director, Future Planet; David Hunter, Senior Counsel, Bates Well and Kate Elliot - Head of Ethical, Sustainable and Impact Research, Rathbones Greenbank InvestmentsDuring this fascinating session, we explore why cross-sector col
The Ukraine Crisis
How advisors can support their clients in actioning support in response to the Ukraine crisis.Chair Rennie Hoare, partner and Head of Philanthropy, C. Hoare & Co.Panel: Enver Solomon, CEO, Refugee Council, Konstantin Sivokhin, Trustee, Prospero World, Anna-Louisa Psarras, Prospero World and Laura Kyrke-Smith, Executive Director, IRC UKFollowing the recent and dramatic events, we decid
Intermediaries: The role they play in distributing funding and supporting societal change.
Chair John Pepin, Chief Executive, Philanthropy ImpactPanel Myriam Vander Elst, Chief Engagement Officer, Epic Foundation; Keith MacDonald, Senior Adviser Wealth Management, EY; Lottie Leefe Founder and CEO The Dura Society.Why would a non-profit, social business or even corporations use an intermediary to reach donors or other potential partners? How can donors use intermediaries to play
With Heartfelt Thanks
A celebration of professional advisors’ contribution to addressing the changing needs of clients for investing and giving for impact.Chair John Pepin, Chief Executive, Philanthropy ImpactPanel James Broderick, Director of Impact Investing Institute; Rose Mary Gunn, Founder and CEO of the Fore, and Frank Tobé, Family Office Advisor, Philanthropist and Impact Investor.Since 1998 Philanthrop
Professional Advisors and Fundraisers working together
Our research shows that there is a gap between the high value major donor fundraising and professional advice communities, with both parties suffering from a lack of information and knowledge about how the other operates.Bringing this gap could be extremely valuable not only for high value major donor fundraisers who could learn more about social impact sustainable investment but also for
The Lifecycle of a Private Client
Maintaining And Enhancing Social Purpose Through Philanthropic and ESG/ Impact Investing During High Inflation and Stressful Economic TimesChaired by Darren Kelland and joined by Rebecca Cretney, Investment Counsellor, Nedbank Private Wealth; Mark Greer, Managing Director, Philanthropy Services, Charities Aid Foundation and Catherine de Maid, Partner, Burges Salmon.It is important for adv
