Corporate Ambassadors meet at inaugural networking reception
23 local businesses have signed up to represent Guildford Philanthropy as Corporate Ambassadors, illustrating the commitment of the local business community to support those who need a helping hand in our community.
Meet Misty Bowers of The Matrix Trust
Matrix is a local Christian charity providing a lifeline for young people across Guildford Borough for nearly 20 years. They build long-term relationships with vulnerable young people, across Guildford, providing activities within schools and the community to nurture, inspire, connect and empower them, helping them make the most of their lives.
Meet Richard Baxter from Corporate Ambassadors Stevens and Bolton
Stevens & Bolton is a law firm with roots in Surrey going back well over a hundred years. With a single office in Guildford housing a team of around 250, we are one of the south east’s largest law firms outside London. Most of our work is for business clients, ranging from FTSE 100 to entrepreneurs and their businesses. We also provide private clients support with family matters and wills, trusts and tax advice. We are independently
Guildford Jazz becomes latest Corporate Ambassador
Guildford Philanthropy is delighted to announce that Guildford Jazz has today become its latest Corporate Ambassador, in a partnership that is a first for Guildford Philanthropy, to work with another not-for-profit organisation in an Ambassador role.
Chairman Peter Cluff Visits Challengers
Guildford Philanthropy made a grant to Challengers, a charity dedicated to removing barriers to play for disabled children, last year. Peter Cluff, the Chairman of Guildford Philanthropy dropped in today to catch up with the team there and met with Laura Sercombe, the Chief Executive who gave a tour of their amazing facility at Stoke Park.
Chairman of Guildford Philanthropy, Peter Cluff, talks with Investec
Philanthropy: learning from the private equity world
Sixteen years ago Peter Cluff co-founded a successful private equity real estate firm, weathering the financial crisis in 2008 and flourishing in its wake. So why has he turned his ambitions to the third sector?
Cressive DX meet with Matrix Trust
Guildford Philanthropy’s Corporate Ambassadors can provide not only financial support but are also encouraged to get involved and participate in local initiatives supported by the trust.
Chairman of Guildford Philanthropy, Peter Cluff, talks with Eagle Radio
Guildford Philanthropy aims to bring together local people, businesses and organisations to transform the lives of less fortunate members of our community and address the disadvantage that exists on our doorstep.
Supporting Team Big Leaf and the Matrix Trust
Guildford Philanthropy not only provides meaningful grants to help launch and support local social enterprises and charities; we endeavour to provide time and expertise when required; and, if possible, introduce those in need to those that may be able to help. This was evidenced earlier this year when we helped the Matrix Trust in preparing its business plan to support a new social enterprise café initiative at its Allen House home in Guildford.
Guildford Philanthropy celebrates five years and reaching £500,000
Set up by Guildford Borough Council, Guildford Philanthropy encourages local giving to tackle local need, and supports projects that deliver training opportunities, work experience, jobs and other benefits to local people who need help.
