THE THINK TANK FOR DOING GOOD

Rhodri leads Giving Thought, our in-house think tank focusing on current and future issues affecting philanthropy and civil society. Rhodri has spent nearly a decade specialising in public policy around philanthropy and the work of charities, and has researched, written and presented on a wide range of topics. He has a first-class degree in Mathematics and Philosophy from the University of Oxford.   Read more about Rhodri

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Daniel's focus includes challenging the closing space for civil society, enabling positive environments for charities and the global development goals. Previously Daniel worked at the Directory of Social Change and RAND Europe. Daniel has experience of international development in Cambodia and working with the Mercator Foundation. Daniel is originally from Germany and holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the Hertie School of Governance and a BA/BSc in Public Administration from the University of Twente and Munster.  

Cleodie supports the team across policy, public affairs and campaigns. She previously worked on developing institutional partnerships for Save the Children UK, with a focus on Middle Eastern institutions and multilateral development banks. This followed an internship centred around Muslim Giving and philanthropy in the Gulf region. Cleodie graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2018 with a first class degree in Arabic and Middle Eastern studies; she spent her year abroad living and studying in the West Bank, Palestine, where she volunteered for two East Jerusalem NGOs.

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