Graduation

In 2016 the University of Kent launched the the UK's first Master's in Philanthropic Studies. It is an innovative online course that builds on their expertise and teaching in civil society, fundraising, philanthropy, the third sector and volunteering.

And our founder – Sally-Anne – was the first person to graduate as she received her PG Certificate in Philanthropic Studies in July 2018, at Canterbury Cathedral.  The team at Kent is led by Dr Beth Breeze - author of the annual 'Million Pound Donor Report', co-author of Richer Lives: Why Rich People Give, and frequent contributor to charity sector and media debates.  Beth comes from Leeds originally and writes “We are deeply proud to celebrate Sally-Anne’s graduation as the first student to be awarded a Masters-level qualification in Philanthropic Studies outside of North America. This is a great achievement for her, as she combined study with running one of the UK’s top community foundations, and it is a great step forward in the professionalisation of the UK philanthropy sector.”