Talking Philanthropy: A session for professional advisers

Cornwall Community Foundation are delighted to welcome back independent philanthropy advisor and author Emma Beeston to speak in Cornwall this June. Talking Philanthropy is a practical breakfast session tailored for professional advisors.

"75% of high-net-worth clients say they would be more likely to choose an adviser who is knowledgeable about philanthropy — up from just 40% in 2018."

— The Philanthropic Initiative, 2026 TPI Study of the Philanthropic Conversation

Agenda

08:00 - 08.15 - Teas and coffees, light breakfast

08:00 - 08.15 - Welcome from Cornwall Community Foundation

08:15 - 09:00 - Presentation from Emma Beeston

Emma Beeston is an independent philanthropy advisor. She supports families to identify their giving intentions and guides them on how best to contribute their resources in ways that respect those working for social and environmental change. She has over 30 years’ experience of the non-profit sector and is an experienced grant-maker and co-founder of a giving circle.

Emma is a member of the P150 philanthropy advisor network, the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers, and a 21/64 certified advisor trained in facilitating multi-generational giving. She co-authored (with Professor Beth Breeze) the first book about philanthropy advising, Advising Philanthropists: Principles and Practice (Directory of Social Change, 2023) as well as contributing a chapter in STEP's new handbook for advisors, Business Families and Family Businesses. She teaches on Master’s programmes at the University of Kent and Bayes Business School. 

Emma delivers training in philanthropy advising for family offices and financial services professionals.

09:00 - 09:15 - Questions

09:30 - Event closes