Paul ramsbottom wolfson foundation biography of william

Paul Ramsbottom OBE joins Purposely Podcast to share his leadership story.

Paul has been CEO of The Wolfson Foundation since 2007 and founding Chairman of Savannah Education Trust for almost two decades. We discuss the incredible contrast between the two organisations, one a large charitable foundation donating millions of pounds to good causes annually and the other a small effective charity saving young lives in West Africa on a limited annual budget of just over £200k.

Paul is passionate about both organisations and wearing two hats , as a funder and fundraiser, has added to his knowledge and ability to understand the struggle for smaller charities who are reliant on funds for survival.

Established in 1955 Wolfson Foundation has now passed over £1 billion milestone in terms of grants awarded (over £2 billion in today’s money).

The funds have gone to support and pro