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Welcome to the Brace for Impact podcast, hosted by Mary Rose Gunn, founder and CEO of The Fore, where we champion modern philanthropy in a changing world.Our guests are a bold collective of visionary philanthropists, business leaders, social entrepreneurs, and experts who will share new ways of solving our country’s problems. Ways that work.Most of us see the old, top-down models for change are struggling to keep up. This podcast will be shining a light on the change-makers creating social impact on the ground. People who are brave and are doing things differently. Because ultimately, we’re all working towards the same goal: To create a society that can solve its own problems.
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- Oct 13, 202650 min
Jo Owen | How to Scale an Idea to Change the World
Our guest today is Jo Owen, co-founder of Teach First and one of the UK’s most influential social entrepreneurs. Over his career, he has built and scaled some of the country’s most impactful social enterprises.In this final episode of Series 2, we ask: what does it take to turn an ambitious idea into an organisation capable of changing an entire system?Mary Rose and Jo reflect on the early days of setting up Teach First and what he wishes he’d known then that he does now. They discuss “the hustle”, the different kind of resilience that leading a nonprofit demands, something we see every day at The Fore.A must-listen for social entrepreneurs looking to scale their organisation, and for forward-thinking funders who want to deepen their understanding of the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 29, 202643 min
Andy Haldane | Why We Need To Stop Underinvesting in Civil Society
Our guest today is one of the UK's most influential economists, Andy Haldane, Chancellor of the University of Sheffield and President of the British Chambers of Commerce. Formerly Chief Economist at the Bank of England, he co-founded Pro Bono Economics and has spent his career at the intersection of economics and society.In this episode, we ask: how can government, business and philanthropy work together to build a more resilient society?Mary Rose and Andy explore what devolution could mean for civil society, and how philanthropists can back the local leaders closest to the problem. They discuss how cross-sector working could help address Britain's NEET crisis and how flexible working is opening up space for skilled volunteering among experienced professionals looking to put their expertise to purposeful use. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 14, 202628 min
Camilla Wallace | The Hidden Mechanics of Modern Philanthropy
Our guest today is one of the UK's leading private client lawyers, Millie Wallace, Senior Partner at London law firm Wedlake Bell. For the last 20 years, she's guided high net worth individuals and families through some of the biggest moments of their lives, from business exits to succession planning and questions of legacy.In this episode, Camilla strips away the legal jargon to talk tax, and uncover what really drives effective, modern giving behind closed doors. In this episode, Camilla strips away the legal jargon to talk tax, and uncover what really drives effective, modern giving behind closed doors. Mary Rose and Millie lift the lid on the questions individuals and businesses should be asking their advisors to maximise the impact and efficiency of their donations, why Donor Advised Funds have become so popular with US-UK clients in recent years, and what the recent non-dom and capital gains tax changes could mean for wealth migration and the future of philanthropy in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 30, 202629 min
Henry Engelhardt | Turning Business Success into Philanthropic Impact
Our guest today is behind arguably the greatest entrepreneurial success story in Wales of the last 30 years. From a start up with just 57 employees to the only FTSE 100 company based in Wales, a 15,000-strong team and turnover in the billions, founder and CEO Emeritus of Admiral Group, Henry Engelhardt, has certainly left his mark on the UK's business sector.In this episode we talk to him about the story behind his success, but it's not our main focus. And that's because Henry's impact beyond his commercial success is equally significant. Since 2010, his foundation, Moondance, has given more than £200m in support to charities across Wales and indeed the world.Mary Rose and Henry lift the lid on lessons Henry's learnt from his time leading a multibillion pound business and how it applies to his philanthropic work, how place-based can create lasting change for the communities closest to your heart, and why making a big impact isn’t just about the size of the grant - it’s about giving the right organisations the support they need at the right time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 16, 202635 min
Lucy Standing | Why We Need to Urgently Rethink the Labour Market for People Over 50
We're delighted to welcome Lucy Standing to the Brace For Impact podcast: psychologist, ageism activist and founder of Brave Starts, a non-profit supporting people in mid and later life to rethink their careers and find jobs they’ll love.From giving evidence to the OECD and Parliament on our ageing population, to appearing in The Times, the FT, Women’s Hour and Sky News to advocate for older workers' rights and value, Lucy is a leading voice in the battle against ageism in the workplace.In this episode, Mary Rose and Lucy take a closer look at the UK's broken labour market and ask, should number 10 and business leaders be doing more to get people in mid life into new careers? And what is the opportunity missed when experienced professionals aren't allowed to use their experience to contribute?We take uncover what happens to productivity and efficiency for businesses and the wider labour market when older workers miss out, common misconceptions about hiring over 50s, hard truths that mid-lifers need to face to take their first steps towards a new career, and why volunteering is such a vital piece of the puzzle.Lucy recently released her new book, Age Against The Machine: New Rules for Working in an Ageist World. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 2, 202637 min
Lord Victor Adebowale | Can social enterprises lead the charge to a fairer Britain?
We're delighted to welcome our third guest of Series Two: Social entrepreneur, cross-bench peer and systems reformer, Lord Victor Adebowale.From leading two of the UK's most prominent social enterprises – Turning Point and Centrepoint, to being appointed in the first cohort of People’s Peers, Victor has led an extraordinarily varied life and career.What has remained a constant throughout his career however, has been his dedication to driving impact at the forefront of health and social care, while consistently making the case for social enterprise as a force for innovation and change.In this episode we ask: Can Social Enterprises lead the charge to a fairer Britain?Mary Rose and Victor dive into the imbalances Lord Victor’s Commission on Social Investment found and what needs to be done to fix them, why social enterprises present an opportunity for our public services that statutory services can't deliver, and why large charities need to collaborate with grassroots innovators if we want the most effective solutions to be prioritised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 19, 202630 min
Alexander Hoare | Can responsible investing create a society that solves it’s own problems?
We’re excited to welcome our second guest of Series Two: long-term philanthropist, banker and social impact investor, Alexander Hoare.From leading the UK's oldest private bank, C. Hoare & Co., to founding Snowball Impact Management, and recently authoring his first book, Impact Banker, which was recommended in the FT as revealing "the secret to sustaining generational wealth", Alexander has been at the forefront of impact investing and bold philanthropy for over 30 years.In this episode we ask: Can Responsible Investing Create A Society That Solves It’s Own Problems?Mary Rose and Alexander lift the lid on how impact investing has changed over the last 20 years, advice for families and individuals thinking about getting started in philanthropy, and the 'duty' we all have in leaving the world in better shape than we found it - beyond our lifetime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 5, 202633 min
Anna Josse | How Donor Advised Funds can unlock capital
Series 2 of the Brace For Impact Podcast is LIVE! And we’re thrilled to introduce our first guest for the series… Anna Josse – Co-founder and CEO of Prism The Gift Fund – one of the UK’s leading Donor Advised Funds.With over 20 years advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth donors, Anna has had a front-row seat to the evolution of UK philanthropy – and raised over $1billion for charitable causes in the process.In this episode Anna and @Mary Rose Gunn dive intoWhat DAFs are and the reasons behind their skyrocketing popularityAdvice for HNW individuals on how to get started in philanthropyWhy the @Office for the Impact Economy need appoint a Minister for Philanthropy sooner rather than laterHow she has seen philanthropy change in the last 20 years and what needs to change in the next 20Listen now for honest opinions and sharp insights from one of the UK’s leading voices in philanthropy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Brace For Impact: Philanthropy in a Changing World
Welcome to the Brace for Impact podcast, hosted by Mary Rose Gunn, founder and CEO of The Fore, where we champion modern philanthropy in a changing world.Our guests are a bold collective of visionary philanthropists, business leaders, social entrepreneurs, and experts who will share new ways of solving our country’s problems. Ways that work.Most of us see the old, top-down models for change are struggling to keep up. This podcast will be shining a light on the change-makers creating social impact on the ground. People who are brave and are doing things differently. Because ultimately, we’re all working towards the same goal: To create a society that can solve its own problems.
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