The Good in Local Giving by Kent Community Foundation

1: The head and heart of giving locally: Will it bring you joy and how effective is it?

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Episode notes

Podcast host, Sarah Fox is joined by the University of Kent’s Dr Beth Breeze OBE who is co-founder and Director of the Centre for Philanthropy as well as author of five books on fundraising and Philanthropy, and retired investment manager, Prince’s Trust trustee and Kent Community Foundation funder, Richard Oldfield OBE.

This episode delves into the ‘why’ of giving to small and local charitable organisations in Kent and Medway, what the benefits to society are and how it feels on a personal level for individuals and families to be able to support voluntary groups who are at the frontline of tackling the county’s most pressing needs.