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Our Philanthropy Service

Find purpose and use your wealth for good

Helping to leave the world a better place than you found it can be one of the greatest privileges of wealth.

Our philanthropy advisers support you at every stage 

Whether you’re getting started, seeking inspiration or want to ramp up your impact, we'll help you work through questions, including:

What values are important to you?

What does the world need? 

What causes and communities are you drawn to?

How do you find organisations to support?

Do you want to involve your family or next generation with your philanthropy?

What resources can you bring?

What could success look like?

Will you align your investments with your giving?

 

Our Philanthropy Service includes

Creating a plan

Supporting your giving plan: After helping you to think through your goals, the possibilities and practical considerations, we’ll support you to develop or update a plan for turning these into action.

Regular face-to-face meetings

Regular face-to-face meetings: We act as an impartial sounding board to navigate questions about philanthropy.

Support with structuring your philanthropy

Exploring giving vehicles: Whether you’re setting up a foundation, donor-advised fund or giving to charities directly, we’ll help you understand different giving vehicles.

Access to the philanthropic community

Access to the philanthropic community: With a diverse and global network, we can make introductions to others in your cause areas and geographies.

Family engagement

Family engagement: Our team can talk through key considerations when working across multiple generations.

Inspiration and insights

Inspiration and insights: Our philanthropy advisers regularly produce thought leadership and podcasts on best practice and sector trends.

Why Barclays Private Bank?

Our award-winning1 Philanthropy Service exists to help you have a more meaningful experience with your giving.

Wealth for Good Awards 2024
Wealth for Good Awards 2024

Meet the team

With a combined experience of more than 35 years, our philanthropy advisers will strive to help you make the most of your giving. 

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Juliet Agnew

Head of Philanthropy

Juliet joined Barclays Private Bank in 2021 after more than 20 years on the frontline of social change and leadership of numerous charitable foundations. 

She has worked across international development, human rights and advocacy in Asia and Africa, supporting individuals, corporate and family foundations, family offices and wealth managers. 
 
She is certified in Grant-Making, Philanthropy and Social Investment from Bayes Business School and holds MAs from University of Oxford and UCL. She is also an accredited executive coach.

Juliet is a Spear’s 500 top-recommended philanthropy adviser.

We truly believe that the world needs more and better philanthropy but what that looks like is different for everyone. It’s a great joy to help our clients decide how they can have most impact with their giving

Juliet Agnew

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Isabelle Hayhoe

Senior Philanthropy Adviser 
 
Isabelle joined Barclays Private Bank in 2022 and brings extensive experience in strategic philanthropy and grant-making. 

She previously managed more than £100 million of philanthropic capital for family and corporate foundations, giving across Europe, Asia and the US. 

Isabelle holds an MBA from Saïd Business School at University of Oxford, MSc in Grant-Making, Philanthropy and Social Investment from Bayes Business School, and a Diploma in Charity Management.

Isabelle is a Spear’s 500 recommended philanthropy adviser.

Creating impact with your philanthropy means taking the time to truly understand what the world needs and how your unique contributions could help enable a change for the better

Isabelle Hayhoe

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Guide to Giving

Read our Guide to Giving for fresh insights into the issues facing modern-day philanthropists.

This 12-chapter resource contains an inspiring mix of practical tips, case studies and global perspectives.

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Discuss your financial needs with our experts

We serve clients who can establish an investment portfolio of at least £3 million (or local currency equivalent) in the UK or £5 million (or local currency equivalent) in other jurisdictions.

Investments can fall as well as rise in value. Your capital may be at risk.