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Brace For Impact: Philanthropy in a Changing World

The Fore
Be Well
Donor-Advised Funds
Admiral Group
Moondance Foundation
Education
Philanthropy
Greater Manchester
Impact Investing
Brave Starts
Wales
Rightwood
Ageing Workforce
University Of Manchester
The Netherlands
Ageism

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 ... more

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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 thei... more

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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, founde... more

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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 givin... more

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 app... more

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Recent Guests

Henry Engelhardt
Founder and chief executive emeritus of The Admiral Group
The Admiral Group
Episode: Henry Engelhardt | Turning Business Success into Philanthropic Impact
Lucy Standing
Psychologist, career coach and founder of Brave Starts
Brave Starts
Episode: Lucy Standing | Why We Need to Urgently Rethink the Labour Market for People Over 50
Victor Adebowale
Chair of NHS Alliance and co-founder of Visionable Global
Centrepoint; Turning Point; Visionable Global
Episode: Lord Victor Adebowale | Can social enterprises lead the charge to a fairer Britain?
Alexander Hoare
11th generation partner of C. Hoare & Co; co-founder of Snowball Impact Management
Snowball Impact Management; C. Hoare & Co
Episode: Alexander Hoare | Can responsible investing create a society that solves it’s own problems?
Anna Josse
Co-founder and Chief Executive of Prism The Gift Fund
Prism The Gift Fund
Episode: Anna Josse | How Donor Advised Funds can unlock capital
David Gregson
Youth advocacy champion, former private equity executive, co-founder of Be Well
Be Well / Institute of Fiscal Studies / Pro Bono Economics (mentioned)
Episode: David Gregson | Solving The Happiness Crisis

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Mary Rose Gunn
Host of Brace For Impact; founder and CEO of The Fore

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
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    Listened to the i/v with Jonathon Simmons, it resonates with my experience and I found it interesting, informative and enjoyable.

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Thoughtful exploration of complex social issues; conversations feel accessible and actionable.
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Anna Josse | How Donor Advised Funds can unlock capital
Q: Why are DAFs attracting more money in the UK and globally?
DAFs offer simplicity, privacy, and reduced regulatory burden, making it easier for high net worth individuals to give while professionals manage compliance, governance, and distribution; this has driven significant growth in assets and fund activity.
Anna Josse | How Donor Advised Funds can unlock capital
Q: What is a donor-advised fund and how does it differ from starting a private foundation?
A donor-advised fund is a registered charity vehicle where donors can contribute assets and receive tax benefits, while a separate account is created under an existing fund to manage giving with governance and due diligence handled by the fund; it is simpler and quicker than setting up one's own private foundation.
Lord Victor Adebowale | Can social enterprises lead the charge to a fairer Britain?
Q: What would a more effective social enterprise market look like in 10 years?
The vision includes a mixed economy that includes mission-driven firms alongside traditional profit-driven ones, a substantial social investment infrastructure, and formal recognition of impact at scale across sectors like health and education.
Lord Victor Adebowale | Can social enterprises lead the charge to a fairer Britain?
Q: Why is scaling important for social enterprises, and what blocks scale right now?
He argues that while some entities can scale, there is a systemic tendency to keep things small due to risk aversion and entrenched funding structures; he advocates for a robust investment infrastructure and government policy that supports collaborating across large and small organizations to move outcomes at scale.
Lord Victor Adebowale | Can social enterprises lead the charge to a fairer Britain?
Q: What exactly is a social enterprise? And also what can they do that businesses, charities, or the public sector can't?
Adebowale explains that social enterprises prioritize impact over shareholder value, using profits to further social outcomes for beneficiaries, which allows them to align financial sustainability with social goals in ways traditional businesses or charities alone may not.

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This show features conversations with high-impact philanthropists, social entrepreneurs, and financial leaders who advocate for practical, scalable solutions to social problems. Episodes frequently explore how philanthropy, responsible investing, and innovative governance can drive inclusive growth, equity, and systemic change, with emphasis on Ageing labour markets, social enterprise models, donor-advised funds, and cross-border collaboration. Noteworthy angles include data-driven approaches to measuring impact, the role of place-based investing, and the tension between financial returns and social outcomes. The format typically pairs first-hand experiences with actionable guidance for organizations, policymakers, and donors seeking to opt... more

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