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  • Article featured in: The Philanthropist Journal

    Review of “Rich Expectations”

    Hilary Pearson reviews “Rich Expectations: Why Rich People Give” by Beth Breeze & Rhodri Davies (with Theresa Lloyd) from a Canadian perspective.

  • Article featured in: Philanthropy Australia

    Q&A with Rhodri Davies, author of Rich Expectations: Why Rich People Give

    A Q&A with Rhodri Davies about his recent co-authored book “Rich Expectations: Why Rich people Give”.

  • Article featured in: Philanthropy Impact

    Just Do It! What rich donors wish other rich people knew about philanthropy

    In this article for Philanthropy Impact, Rhodri Davies highlights some of the findings of his new book “Rich Expectations: Why Rich People Give” (with Beth Breeze and Theresa Lloyd).

  • Article featured in: Directory of Social Change

    What motivates rich people to give (and keep giving)?

    Rhodri Davies explains some of the motives behind giving, based on his recent book “Rich Expectations: Why Rich People Give”.

  • News

    NEW BOOK OUT NOW!

    This month sees the publication of Rich Expectations: Why Rich People Give, co-authored by WPM Director Rhodri Davies, alongside Prof Beth Breeze and Theresa Lloyd, exploring the nature and role of philanthropy in the UK and how expectations shape approaches and attitudes towards giving.

    BUY THE BOOK

  • Newsletter featured in: Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter

    Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter June 2025 (#32)

  • Article featured in: Inside Philanthropy

    Three Publications Offering a Long View on Philanthropy

    Why Philanthropy Matters is recommended as one of 3 “publications that offer a long view on philanthropy” by Inside Philanthropy.

  • Learn from our past to better understand our future.

    Philanthropy has a long and varied history. We’ve created bite-size chapters that you can jump in and out of to better understand philanthropy.