Welcome to our series of roundtable discussions on philanthropy. By attending one or more sessions, you and your family may benefit from the opportunity to network amongst other philanthropists and seek advice from selected professionals on a whole range of issues. These events are designed to be 'hands-on' as well as to stimulate some lively and wide-ranging debates.

We have produced a calendar of events for 2008 which highlights the dates of these forums taking place around the country. The first events are arranged for February 2008 and will be taking place in Leeds and London.

The sessions are suitable for philanthropists who are giving or thinking of giving over ten thousand pounds per annum. As places are limited, please let us know if you and/or other family members would like to attend by contacting the team.

Individual speakers will kick off each session before engaging the group in a wider debate. Full details of the speakers, dates and venues can be found on the following pages. 

As a company with a philanthropic heritage, we know one or two things about philanthropy ourselves and look forward to sharing our own experience with you.

Host: Mark Evans
Head of Family Business and Philanthropy
Coutts & Co