Exploring Opportunities in... Philanthropy

Getting Into Philanthropy Many successful entrepreneurs reach a point where they want their wealth, experience and networks to do more than simply compound. But knowing where to start with philanthropy can be surprisingly difficult. This London Venture Club event is designed for successful entrepreneurs and business people who are curious about giving, already doing a little, or beginning to think seriously about the role philanthropy might play in the next chapter of their lives. The evening will be practical, inspiring and story-led, exploring why people give, how they identify the causes that matter to them, and how to make giving effective, manageable and tax-efficient. Through candid discussion, we will explore three key questions: why to give, how to give and how to give well; from finding a personal philanthropic focus and involving family, to choosing the right structures, avoiding common mistakes and thinking intelligently about giving around a business exit or liquidity event. This is an off-the-record evening for London Venture Club members and invited guests, designed to help those interested in philanthropy move from intention to action with greater confidence and clarity. Your Panel Lucy Macnamara Founder of Do Good.Well, Lucy brings over 25 years of experience across philanthropy and the charity sector. She helps private clients, families and high-profile talent identify what matters most to them and turn it into thoughtful, strategic philanthropy. Rennie Hoare Partner and Head of Philanthropy at C. Hoare & Co. He leads the bank's philanthropy offering, helping customers explore and fulfil their charitable ambitions, and plays an active role in the bank's own giving. Rennie chairs Philanthropy Impact and is particularly passionate about mentoring future philanthropists. James Reed CBE Chairman and CEO of Reed and author of Karma Capitalism, James is also Chairman of the Reed Foundation and Big Give. He is a leading advocate for the “PhilCo” model, which embeds philanthropy into business ownership to create a lasting charitable legacy. About London Venture Club London Venture Club is a social learning network for successful entrepreneurs, successful business people and active investors who value insight, trust and personal connection. We bring together entrepreneurs, exited founders, investors and expert voices for candid, off-the-record conversations on the subjects that matter to people building, investing, scaling, exiting and thinking about what comes next. Our events are designed to be practical, high-trust and genuinely useful. No pitches, no posturing and no unnecessary slide decks, just thoughtful people sharing real experience in rooms where the quality of conversation matters.