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About the author

Alison Body is a lecturer in philanthropic studies with the Centre for Philanthropy at the University of Kent. Formerly the Faculty Director of Early Childhood at Canterbury Christ Church University, she has long been interested in how the voluntary sector can support children in achieving positive outcomes. Previously a CEO of a leading children’s charity and a lead Commissioning Officer for early intervention services for Kent County Council, she has significant experience of working closely with voluntary sector organisations and funders to deliver essential services which achieve maximum impact for children, families and communities. Drawing on over a decade in practice, Alison was awarded her PhD in Social Policy in 2017 from the University of Kent. Her thesis focused on the commissioning of early intervention services.

Since then Alison has become an established academic publishing research focusing on children, charity and fundraising. Her latest publications explore the relationship between third sector organisations and the state, the role of voluntary action in education and how children learn philanthropic behaviours. Alison also holds a number of voluntary positions including Trustee of the Voluntary Sector Studies Network (VSSN), Director of Led by the Wild CiC, supporting children’s outdoor education, environmental learning and conservation activities, and volunteers for the Scouts Association as a Beaver Scout leader.