Rory Brooks CBE on the future of UK philanthropy 2035

Philanthropy in the UK is at a critical turning point, and this episode of *Let's Talk Fundraising,* the official podcast from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, explores what that means for charity fundraisers right now. Host Tim Beynon is joined by guest co-host Charlotte Sherman, Policy Manager at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, for a wide-ranging conversation with Rory Brooks CBE, Board member at the Charity Commission for England and Wales, about the future of major giving in the UK. This episode explores the Institute's Philanthropy 2035 project and the trends reshaping high-net-worth giving, from the intergenerational transfer of wealth and the rise of the impact economy to the growing role of professional advisors and government engagement through the Office for Impact Economy. Rory Brooks brings a rare dual perspective as co-founder of the Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Foundation, and Board member of the charity regulator, sharing candid insight on good governance, the art of the ask, and what a healthy, trusted philanthropic sector could look like a decade from now. It's a conversation packed with practical takeaways for fundraisers working to build long-term relationships with major donors. **Meet the guests** **Charlotte Sherman** is Policy Manager at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, leading the Institute's Philanthropy 2035 project. She returns as guest co-host to unpack the latest research and policy developments shaping high-net-worth giving in the UK. **Rory Brooks CBE** is a Board member at the Charity Commission for England and Wales and a private equity investor who co-founded MML Capital Partners. Alongside his wife Elizabeth, he established the Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Foundation in 2005, focusing on social disadvantage, education and the arts, and has chaired the philanthropic board of the University of Manchester for a decade. He was awarded the CBE in 2015 for services to philanthropy and brings a unique vantage point spanning major donor experience and charity regulation. **Connect with our guests and contributors** - Charlotte Sherman: LinkedIn - Rory Brooks CBE: LinkedIn **Useful links** - CIOF Philanthropy 2035 Hub: ciof.org.uk/library/resources/the-philanthropy-2035-hub/ - Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Foundation: rebrooksfoundation.org.uk/ **Be a part of the show** We really want to hear what you think of the show and what you'd like us to cover. So if you have thoughts on this episode or ideas for future topics, here's how to get in touch... - Use the contact form HERE - https://letstalkfundraising.transistor.fm/contact-us - Send us a voice message HERE- https://www.speakpipe.com/LetsTalkFundraising *Produced by* The Good Studio *-* thegoodstudio.co.uk