I am on holiday but was listening to Radio 4 yesterday morning before hurriedly diving into the supermarket, and was so inspired I had to go home and research the interview, so
I recommend:
Stephanie Shirley....
http://www.steveshirley.com/archive/speeches
there is one on "Philanthropy and the Arts"
I am now a fan for many reasons, I won't tire you with them all, do look into her life and work and find your own.
Here are two:
1. I believe there are people with money out there who use it for the good of others and society and she does. She has given away 65 million so far, all with involvement and care.
2. Her son had autism and she has interesting things to share and he shaped a lot of her giving, we have much to thank her for.
Part of our Cornish Heritage is John Passmore Edwards a philanthropist, numerous libraries and public buildings were built by him, we hope to celebrate him in Our Cornish Doorways 3 year project which is racing to get the final money in so we can start in June, fingers crossed! and thanks to all those behind the scenes who have worked and are working so hard on it.
"In just 14 years over 70 major buildings were established as a direct result of bequests from John Passmore Edwards as well as many other gifts and donations to further their good work. Hospitals, Libraries, Schools, Convalescent Homes and Art galleries were provided, many of which continue to serve the community to which they were given."
| "He did more good in his time than almost any other of his contemporaries" |
The Times 24 April 1911
from the website
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