Podcast With Prof. Peter Virdee
October 19, 2016
On this special episode of the Social Enterprise Podcast, Rupert Scofield, President of FINCA International joins philanthropist Professor Peter Virdee. An entrepreneur, Peter’s business interests span real estate, renewal energy, minerals trading, and insurance broking. Committed to helping some of the world’s poorest and most needy people, he has said it is his ambition to give away half of his wealth. Founder of The Virdee Foundation, he is also a patron of the NSPCC, is on the board of the English National Operator, and sat on the philanthropy advisory board of Coutts & Co. He talks about his motivations for giving, explains his approach to philanthropy, and reveals how he chooses between different causes.
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Through the set up and establishment of The Virdee Foundation, Peter has been able to have an invaluable impact through his commitment and dedication in supporting worldwide causes. Overthe years, a considerable amount has been donated to various charities, including:
Passionate about the need to use personal success for philanthropy and support, Prof. Peter Virdee spends a great deal of time mentoring young people.
Children in Crisis is delighted to announce the inauguration of the Bibangwa School, generously funded through a partnership between the charity The Virdee Foundation.
On Monday, 11th of September, The Midland Langar Seva Society – along with the help of The Virdee Foundation, and volunteers conducted a charitable offering of food and drinks to the homeless.
Professor Peter Virdee of The Virdee Foundation talked about the importance of their work with charity partners in the field to help transform lives around the world.
On this special episode of the Social Enterprise Podcast, Rupert Scofield, President of FINCA International joins philanthropist Professor Peter Virdee.
The Giver: Prof. Peter Virdee, a property magnate and chairman of the Virdee Foundation, which strives to help vulnerable women and children.
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with the philanthropist, Prof. Peter Virdee, whose charitable foundation is funding the construction of a new school in Bibangwa, DR Congo.
http://www.mmucfe.co.uk/news/article/new-business-growth-edition-of-cfe-magazine-impact-out-now
Prof. Peter was delighted to co-host a dinner in support of Namal College, Pakistan, at the eponymous Nobu London in Old Park Lane on Saturday night.
