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 advisory, grant making and legacy work for the charity. She was also previously the Chief Executive of Dress for Success Greater London and the National Head of England for BBC Children in Need. She joined Ludlow Trust as Director of Philanthropy to build on Ludlow’s depth of knowledge and expertise in charitable trusts and charitable giving.

Listen to learn more!

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 together her 'cross-sector insights' and 'business acumen' in order to confront complex challenges. Listen to learn, engage and be inspired. 

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 dedicated to creating social and spiritual impact.

Janie discusses the major strategic overhaul she led, from streamlining the leadership team to fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Learn how Stewardship is advancing impact investing, with loans to churches and investments aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, providing both financial and social returns.

Discover how Janie’s upbringing in South Africa shaped her passion for using financial expertise to drive positive societal change. Get an insider’s look at Stewardship's efforts to empower donors while working to refine how they measure social impact beyond just financial metrics.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, purpose, and the future of philanthropy!

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 the sale of Newman’s Own products in service of this mission. Prior to this, Alex led MIT Solve as its Founding Executive Director with a mission to drive innovation to solve world challenges. She steered MIT Solve’s growth to support over 268 Solver teams and Indigenous Communities Fellows, catalyzed over $60 million in commitments, and brokered more than 600 transformational partnerships. She also navigated the organization’s response to the global pandemic, launched a Health Security & Pandemics Challenge, and expanded Solve’s work on racial equity in the United States, including launching Solve’s Indigenous Communities Fellowship and the Black & Brown Innovators Program.

Prior to these roles, Alex was the Director of Program for the Clinton Global Initiative, and she also worked for Save the Children International and the Boston Consulting Group. Alex is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in philanthropy, impact investing, and social entrepreneurship. She earned a dual master’s degree in International Affairs from Sciences Po, Paris, and the London School of Economics, along with a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Natural Sciences from Trinity College, Cambridge, UK. Alex is the author of The Answer Is You: A Guidebook to Creating a Life Full of Impact.

In this podcast, Alex discusses the evolving role of philanthropy for impact, the balance between business and philanthropic giving and shares her personal insights into her career so far. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in social good.

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 surpassed £1 billion, supporting hundreds of thousands of charities in over 100 countries. Neil's dedication to social progress and community impact is truly inspiring. Before joining CAF, Neil was the CEO of Leonard Cheshire and held senior roles in the telecoms industry, including at O2 and Cincinnati Bell Wireless. Despite losing his sight at 21, he co-founded Blind In Business and serves as a trustee and non-executive director for several organizations. His contributions to disability rights and the charitable sector earned him an OBE in 2002.

In this podcast, Neil discusses the evolving dynamics of philanthropy, the role of professional advisors, and the impact of global collaboration. His insights are a must-listen for anyone interested in social good.

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 supports over 35 organisations in Propel's network.

Learn more about Peter’s inspiring journey and vision for the future of philanthropy!

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 investments. Learn how Resonance's demand-led, impact investment funds are making a difference in communities.

In this insightful episode, we'll explore:

• The journey of Resonance from Daniel's background in engineering to founding the company
• How impact investment funds are driving positive change in society
• Perspectives on blending finance with social impact and advocating for meaningful causes

Discover how Daniel's unique experiences and Resonance's innovative approach are shaping the landscape of impact investing and social entrepreneurship.

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 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 finance, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of business and social good. Discover how The Big Issue Invest is pioneering innovative solutions to address pressing social and environmental challenges, while delivering financial returns.

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.