Hi all, 

The University of Kent Special Collections & Archives are excited to open bookings for a half day seminar exploring the benefits and challenges of keeping and using archives about philanthropy.  

Date: Wednesday 11th March 2020 - 1pm to 4.45pm. 

Location: The Templeman Library, University of Kent 

This seminar marks the launch of the UK Philanthropy Archive within Special Collections & Archives at the University of Kent. The UK Philanthropy Archive aims to collect and preserve the papers of philanthropists, trusts and foundation, philanthropy networks and other associated papers to develop an active research resource about the history and current practice of philanthropy in the UK. 

Schedule

13.00 Registration and Coffee

13.30 Welcome and Opening Remarks

13.45 Panel 1: Opportunities

Speakers:

• Rhodri Davies – Head of Policy (Charities Aid Foundation) - Why study the history of philanthropy?

• Ellie Munro – Voluntary Sector Researcher and PhD Student (University of Birmingham) - The Cadbury Barrow Trust archives – using archives to study philanthropy

• Sufina Ahmad – Director (John Ellerman Foundation)  - The history and archives of the John Ellerman Foundation

Presentations followed by Q&A with the panel

15.00 Coffee break

15.15 Panel 2: Challenges

• Beth Astridge, Project Archivist, UK Philanthropy Archive (University of Kent) - The UK Philanthropy Archive: Challenges

• Dr Charlotte Clements, Senior Lecturer in History (London South Bank University) - The Voluntary Sector Archives Project – the value of improved records management for the selection and management of archives

• Katherine Duerden, Support and Engagement Manager (360 Giving) - The benefits of data transparency and the work of 360 Giving

Presentations followed by Q&A with the panel

16.30 Concluding Remarks

• Dr Beth Breeze –Director of the Centre for Philanthropy (University of Kent)

16:45 Seminar Close

Tour and Viewing

Seminar attendees are welcome to stay for a short tour of Special Collections & Archives including a private view of a selection of items from the Shirley Foundation archive collection and other material from Special Collections & Archives.

Shirley Lecture - 6pm

Attendees are also welcome to stay and attend our inaugural Shirley Lecture – delivered by Dame Stephanie Shirley CH.  Dame Stephanie Shirley is an IT entrepreneur and passionate philanthropist and will be speaking about her life and perspectives on women, business, and philanthropy including the background and impact of her charitable foundation - the Shirley Foundation. 

The University of Kent Special Collections & Archives were thrilled when Dame Stephanie agreed to deposit the archives of the Shirley Foundation with us in 2018, and initiate a project to develop the UK Philanthropy Archive. 

Jeff James, Chief Executive and Keeper at the National Archives, will be introducing the lecture. 

The Shirley Lecture will conclude with a wine reception, and book signing by Dame Stephanie Shirley, where you have the opportunity to purchase her book – “Let it Go” – the story of her extraordinary life. (suggested donation is £10 which goes to Dame Stephanie’s preferred charity – Autistica)

If you would just like to attend the evening Shirley Lecture - you can book separately by following this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/93278453365 

For information about getting to the University, public transport and parking - please see the following link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/locations/canterbury/directions 

Any questions or for further information - please contact Beth Astridge - [log in to unmask]