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Category: Philanthropy

What is philanthropy? And why does it need defending?

By Andrea Shieber | 30 September 2021

To mark the publication of her new book, In Defence of Philanthropy, we caught up with Dr Beth Breeze, Director of the Centre for Philanthropy … Read more

Free online fundraising course from the Centre for Philanthropy

By Andrea Shieber | 27 September 2021

Registration is now open for a free online fundraising course from Kent’s Centre for Philanthropy. The MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) titled ‘How to Fundraise: … Read more

Student experience: becoming philanthropists and awarding £1500 to local charities

By Andrea Shieber | 09 April 2021

A group of undergraduate SSPSSR students have enjoyed a unique opportunity to become philanthropists and award £1500 of grant money to two local charities thanks … Read more

Free event to explore role of philanthropy in healthcare and research (24 March)

By Andrea Shieber | 19 March 2021

SSPSSR’s Centre for Philanthropy is holding an online event to critically analyse the role of philanthropy in healthcare and research. The free event, which takes place … Read more

Pears Foundation becomes first core funder of Kent’s Centre for Philanthropy

By Andrea Shieber | 13 January 2021

Pears Foundation has become the first core funder of Kent’s Centre for Philanthropy, providing £210,000 to help it continue to develop innovative teaching and education for charity … Read more

Dr Beth Breeze explores public attitudes and future prospects for planned giving

By Andrea Shieber | 10 November 2020

A research report written by Dr Beth Breeze of SSPSSR’s Centre for Philanthropy and launched by Prism the Gift Fund (Prism), has revealed a new paradox in regard to … Read more

Kent offers charities free learning resources in lockdown

By th402 | 17 April 2020

With many charities facing major financial challenges while also experiencing a growing demand for their services, the Centre for Philanthropy is offering a free one day online version of its successful Masters programme in … Read more

Kent offers charities opportunity for free learning in lockdown

By th402 | 16 April 2020

The team in the Centre for Philanthropy are creating free online educational resources for charity sector professionals. Many charities are coping with huge challenges as … Read more

The reputation of philanthropy, past and present

By | 17 April 2019

The annual Fred Freeman lecture, at the University of Liverpool, celebrates philanthropy on Merseyside, the North West and society as a whole.  At this year’s … Read more

UK Philanthropy Archive receives first deposit from Dame Stephanie Shirley

By | 17 April 2019

Established in collaboration with the University’s Centre for Philanthropy, the UK Philanthropy Archive aims to create a resource that records the breadth of UK philanthropy, … Read more

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