Brace For Impact Podcast
The Podcast For People Rethinking Philanthropy
Hosted by Mary Rose Gunn, CEO and Founder of The Fore, Brace For Impact is the destination for philanthropists, business leaders and social entrepreneurs that want to know what truly effective modern philanthropy looks like and how we can create lasting impact.
Through candid conversations with a bold collective of visionary leaders and experts driving change, Brace For Impact demystifys the philanthropic sector and puts a spotlight on innovative ways of solving our society's most complex problems.
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Latest Episode
The Hidden Mechanics of Modern Philanthropy
Mary Rose speaks to Camilla Wallace a senior partner at London law firm Wedlake Bell.
In this episode, Camilla strips away the legal jargon to talk tax and uncover what really drives effective, modern giving.
Together, Mary Rose Gunn and Camilla unpack the hidden mechanics shaping UK philanthropy from the questions donors should ask their advisors to maximise impact, to why Donor Advised Funds have become so popular with US-UK clients.
Why Listen?
Brace For Impact is the for people who want to know what truly effective modern philanthropy looks like, learn more about the sector and hear directly from those who are leading change.
For Philanthropists
Get inspired and learn how to give with greater impact
For Business Leaders
Explore how capital and networks can support social change
For Charities
Hear from leaders building bold solutions on the frontline
Episodes
Business success to lasting impact
Henry Engelhardt
Rethinking our Labour Market for over 50s
Lucy Standing
Pioneering social enterprises
Lord Victor Adebowale
Impact investing & our duty to give Alexander Hoare (C. Hoare & Co.)
How DAFs can unlock capital and drive change
Anna Josse (Prism)
What drives HNW individuals
Edwin Smith (Spears Magazine)
Solving the happiness crisis
David Gregson (#BeeWell)
Billionaires, AI and digital inclusion
Baroness Martha Lane Fox
Creating impact through football
Jack Reynolds and Paul Barber (FBB)
Seismic shifts in how we give
Jonathan Simmons (NPC)
Philanthropy and the buzz of doing good
Sir Ken Olisa OBE
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