David Gregson | Solving The Happiness Crisis

Our children are in the bottom 5% of happiness in the world - meet the man who decided to do something about it.  David Gregson is the co-founder of the UK’s leading youth wellbeing initiative, #BeeWell. He was also chair of Phoenix Equity Partners, former chair of the Lawn Tennis Association, and…

Edwin Smith | Media, Perceptions & What Drives the Givers

The Brace For Impact podcast is thrilled to welcomed Edwin Smith, Editor-in-Chief of Spear’s Magazine - the UK’s top media brand for Ultra High Net Worth Individuals. With bylines in The Guardian, The Telegraph, and Esquire, Edwin offers a rare insider’s view on wealth, philanthropy, and the forces…

Jack Reynolds & Paul Barber | The Power of Football

In every neighbourhood in the UK, you will find a group of young people kicking a ball around wearing shirts with Rashford, Salah or Rodri on the back. These players are role models for kids who may not have many in their lives. The question is: can we harness football’s influence to help these ch…

Jonathan Simmons | Seismic Shifts in How We Give, Fund & Invest

This month, we are delighted to welcome Jonathan Simmons to the Brace For Impact Podcast. Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur, social impact leader, and the new CEO of New Philanthropy Capital. His 25-year career has spanned business, innovation, investment and social impact, giving him a uniquely p…

Martha Lane Fox | Billionaires, AI and Digital Exclusion

We’re excited to welcome our next guest: one of the UK’s best known tech entrepreneurs turned public servant, Martha Lane Fox. From co-founding Lastminute.com to championing digital accessibility and innovation in the House of Lords, Martha has been at the forefront of tech-driven change for over …

Ken Olisa | The Buzz of Doing Good

Philanthropy is deeply personal - but making a meaningful impact can be as fulfilling as it is daunting. With so many incredible causes and ways to support them, how do we move beyond writing a cheque to rolling up our sleeves and getting involved? And how can a £10 gift turn into a £2M donation? …

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