“Big Ideas” panel session at Bates Wells Spotlight 2025
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.
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”.
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).
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”.
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.

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Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter June 2025 (#32)
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.
