Exploring links with Japan
On Monday, 16th July 2018, the Centre for the Study of Philanthropy & Public Good welcomed a Japanese delegation headed by Professor Toshihiko Ishihara, Professor of Public Management at the…
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Scottish Philanthropy Snippet – Isabella Elder
Isabella Elder (née Ure, 1827-1905) “A synonym for open-handed though discreet philanthropy” Background: Isabella Elder was born in Hutchinson, Glasgow, in 1827 as the fourth and last child, and only…
Scottish Philanthropy Snippet – Zenya Hamada’s Cherry Trees
Zenya Hamada Philanthropy ‘letting 1,000 flowers bloom’ Guest contribution by Eilidh Lawrence Background: Interested in golf, theatre and gambling, the Japanese businessman and philanthropist Zenya Hamada first…
Scottish Philanthropy Snippet – Elsie Bell Pettigrew
Elsie Bell Pettigrew (née Gray, 1852-1937) Founder of the Bell Pettigrew Museum, a rare surviving example of a Victorian teaching museum Guest contribution by Hannah Norfolk Background: Born in…
Scottish Philanthropy Snippet – Angela Burdett-Coutts and Greyfriars Bobby
Angela Burdett-Coutts (1814-1906) and Greyfriars Bobby Guest contribution by Diana Leat After the Scott Monument, Greyfriars Bobby – a granite drinking fountain topped by a statue of the dog…
Scottish Philanthropy Snippet – Victorian Charity Bazaars
Victorian Charity Bazaars An important piece in the history of fundraising and female philanthropy Background: Charity bazaars – also known as “fancy fairs” or “ladies’ sales” – were a…
Scottish Philanthropy Snippet – Dr James and Annie Younger
Dr James (1856-1946) and Mrs Annie Younger (née Thomson Paton, 1864-1942) Prominent 20th Century Philanthropists in St Andrews Background: The marriage of James Younger and Annie Paton on 18th…
Giving Circles are firmly on the map
Drawing on his research at NUS Business School in Singapore, Rob John reflects on the growth of giving circles across Asia Giving circles are an intriguing phenomenon. These self-organised groups…
Video: The Annual Philanthropy Talk 2017 – The Poor Philanthropist: light and shadows in community giving
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Military Strategy, Operational Planning and Philanthropy – reflections from practice
David Sanderson, Chief Executive of The Rank Foundation, reflects on lessons from his military career for contemporary philanthropy. Joining the Social Sector after 24 years of military service was seen…