Giving Thought

In episode 30, Rhod chats to Fran Perrin- founder and Director of the Indigo Trust, founder of 360 Giving, former government policy advisor and member of the famously philanthropic Sainsbury family - about promoting transparency in philanthropy. Topics touched on include: -Why transparency is valuable -When transparency might not be such a good thing -Are foundations and philanthropists resistant to transparency? -How can technology help people and communities, and how can it cause harm? -Does philanthropy take enough risks? -How do you address the imbalance of power between donor and recipient? -What policy changes are needed to boost the culture of philanthropy? -The value of “meta-philanthropy” (i.e. philanthropy aimed at supporting more philanthropy) -The role of upbringing in instilling a sense of philanthropic 'duty'