Philanthropy Insights for Philanthropists
An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Philanthropy for Philanthropists

According to Pro Bono Economics, better philanthropy advice could unlock an estimated £1.1 billion for UK charities per year.
Many individuals who give to charity in some form are seeking advice on how to give more, or give “better”, in order to optimise the impact of their giving.
As one of the UK’s industry-leading venture philanthropy funds, The Fore are sharing our in-depth insight into the small charity sector to help individuals develop their philanthropic activities.
What is it?
- A light-touch introduction to the fundamentals of philanthropy
- Three online talks, curated resources and invitations to events
- An overview of the charity ecosystem and best practice in grant-making
- An opportunity to learn about a wide-range of exceptional, high-impact small charities and social enterprises addressing challenges from mental health, to social justice to the climate crisis from the ground up
Key takeaways
- Increased understanding of the pros and cons of different types of giving
- Overview of the different types of organisations in the charity ecosystem
- Knowledge of high-impact charities driving real social change
- Increased confidence in making decisions about your philanthropic activities
Series content: Details
Online Talks | ||
Philanthropy 101 | Introduction to philanthropic activities; the concept of catalytic philanthropy, including The Fore’s unique “venture philanthropy” model. | 1 hour - Online |
The Charity Ecosystem | Explanation of types of organisations in the sector and their roles; difference between philanthropy and social investment; common trends and challenges; unpicking common myths; and where to go for further advice. | 1 hour - online |
Busting the Jargon | Need-to-know terminology when assessing and funding charities and social enterprises; practical guidance on what to look for; and good questions to ask. | 1 hour - online |
Insights | ||
Shadow our industry leading grant-making process | Observe the final stage of The Fore’s application process as it unfolds. In these online Dragons’ Den-style panels, leaders from portfolio charities and trained independent experts interrogate shortlisted charities and social enterprises and debate who has made the best case for funding and wraparound support. | 3 times a year - Online 1 Hour 45 Minutes |
Curated Resources | ||
The Fore newsletter | Monthly | |
Interviews with inspiring social entrepreneurs | Monthly | |
Portfolio and Insights reports | 3 times a year |
To learn more, contact [email protected]