Supporting the Next Generation’s Philanthropists
Despite their deep-rooted commitment to giving, the founder’s children had yet to carve out their own philanthropic paths. The challenge was to bridge the gap between tradition and fresh perspectives, creating space for new ideas while honouring the family’s values. To do this, we designed an immersive approach that included interactive workshops, one-on-one coaching, and eye-opening visits to a diverse range of charities.
Through dynamic sessions and hands-on experiences, The Giving Department helped provide each family member with the opportunity to engage directly with causes that sparked their interest. Tailored site visits to UK charities provided real-world insight, while discussions with sector experts broadened their understanding of different social issues. This approach helped them connect with philanthropy on their own terms, fostering genuine enthusiasm and deeper engagement.
Today, the family has a growing portfolio of social impact projects shaped by its younger members. Several have taken on volunteer and trustee roles, bringing fresh energy to the foundation’s grant-making. More importantly, a new, open dialogue has emerged—one that encourages collaboration, personal exploration, and a shared vision for giving.
By creating space for individual exploration while strengthening family ties, we helped unlock a new wave of passion for social change. This tailored approach not only set the stage for long-term impact but also reinforced the power of philanthropy as a shared, evolving journey.
It’s been a great joy for my wife and I to share our experiences of philanthropy with our children and having the support of The Giving Department has allowed them to start to find causes that matter to them without undue influence from us.
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Steve has spent over 20 years in the charity sector. As a successful fundraiser Steve worked for a number of charities in senior roles most latterly as Head of Fundraising at The Prince’s Trust. This experience has given Steve a deep understanding of how companies and private funders can best support charities, how effective relationships can be developed, where value can be delivered and how the right support can deliver genuine and long-lasting change. Steve founded The Giving Department in 2010 with the clear vision of providing expert independent resource to help companies and philanthropists deliver real social impact and achieve their greatest charitable ambitions. Over the subsequent years Steve has developed the business, working with an increasingly wide portfolio of clients from FTSE100 companies to corporate foundations and private HNW philanthropists. Passionate about the sector, Steve is often called to speak on charitable issues and on occasions provides bespoke mentoring to help individuals build capability and impact.
steve@thegivingdepartment.com
+44 (0) 207 680 6587