# Exhibition celebrates 800 years of philanthropy in the City of London

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2013/10/30/exhibition-celebrates-800-years-philanthropy-city-london/
- Published: 2013-10-30T08:39:25+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Museum of London has opened an exhibition that explores the City of London's
history of charitable giving. 'Philanthropy: The City Story' is appropriately supported
by the [City of London Corporation](http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk)’s charity [City Bridge Trust](http://www.citybridgetrust.org.uk).

It features 800 years of philanthropy from former Lord Mayor Dick Whittington to
new giving syndicates pioneered by young City workers.

It is being held at the Charterhouse, the first time that the public will have access
to this 14th century Carthusian monastery, now an alms house and hospital.

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[Philanthropy: The City Story](http://www.cityphilanthropy.org.uk/media-resources/about-philanthropythe-city-story)
runs for a month until 30 November 2013. Entry is free and the exhibition is open
from Wednesday to Sunday from 12-5.30pm.

David Farnsworth, Chief Grants Officer of the City of London Corporation’s charity,
City Bridge Trust said: "We believe philanthropy is a reciprocal part of a person’s
career and by funding the campaign City Philanthropy – A Wealth of Opportunity we
are encouraging more workers to get involved.  This aims to support the growing 
culture of philanthropy in the city and position London as a leading global centre
of philanthropic giving.”

Sharon Ament, Director of the Museum of London said: "Using money to make things
happen for the common good is part of the capital’s entrepreneurial spirit. The 
Museum of London’s galleries are full of examples of citizens coming together to
improve life in this wonderful city of ours".

Part of the exhibition will later form a small, portable exhibition for schools 
and corporate business foyers.

[⌊City of London philanthropy exhibition poster⌉⌊City of London philanthropy exhibition
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## Book and events

An illustrated book, available from the Museum of London bookshop for £15, accompanies
the exhibition and offers a history of city philanthropy from medieval to modern
times.

There is also a programme of [philanthropy events/debates](http://www.cityphilanthropy.org.uk/events)
with leading philanthropists and experts at the Charterhouse.

## About City Philanthropy: A Wealth of Opportunity

The exhibition is part of **City Philanthropy – A Wealth of Opportunity **a three-
year initiative (2013-15, funded by the City bridge Trust, that aims to:

 *  embed a culture of effective philanthropy in the City of London (and Canary 
   Wharf), particularly among a younger generation of professionals and
     
 *  promote London as a global centre for effective philanthropy.

The elements of City Philanthropy – A Wealth of Opportunity include:

 *  a City Funding Network for young philanthropists
     
 *  support of Young Philanthropy, a giving syndicate that sees senior corporate
   partners match the philanthropy of groups of young City professionals
     
 *  sponsorship of the Beacon Fellowship City Philanthropy Awards
     
 *  Philanthropy: The City Story Exhibition.

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## Comments

### By: HowardLake

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2013/10/30/exhibition-celebrates-800-years-philanthropy-city-london/#comment-3920
- Published: 2014-02-04T23:09:00+00:00

You might get another chance to see the exhibition. It is now available for hire
for free so expect to find it in London again sometime this year.
 [http://www.cityphilanthropy.org.uk/news/philanthropy-city-story-exhibition-aims-tour-city-2014](http://www.cityphilanthropy.org.uk/news/philanthropy-city-story-exhibition-aims-tour-city-2014)
Over 3,900 people saw it during November 2013\.

### By: HowardLake

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2013/10/30/exhibition-celebrates-800-years-philanthropy-city-london/#comment-3921
- Published: 2014-08-28T10:54:00+01:00

Here is a video of interviews with City of London philanthropists and funders, published
to coincide with the exhibition:
 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbdiBHr6S0I](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbdiBHr6S0I)