Make wealth move for good.

We support high-net-wealth individuals and wealth advisors move resources towards an economy that works for people and planet.

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Wealth inequality
is at a tipping point

Extreme wealth inequality is fueling climate change, eroding our democracies, driving economic uncertainty, and dividing our communities. The wealthiest in society have ever growing power and control over land, infrastructure, the media, and politicians. Meanwhile, work is no longer a route out of poverty, household debt is rising, social safety nets are disappearing and communities are being displaced.

Wealth inequality and its impacts are by design. Things can be different. ‘Enough’ can exist. We know that many high-net-wealth individuals want their wealth to make a positive difference to the world, counter rising inequality, and repair harm.

At the same time they are surrounded by messages that contradict their desires.

Tax, for example, is often framed as something that should be minimised at all costs.

But taxes are the building blocks of a healthy society; they pay for our roads, schools, hospitals, nurseries, waste removal, libraries and so much more. An effective tax system would ensure everybody has what they need to thrive.

Many of the people we work with don’t want to live in a world that enriches a few at the cost of everyone else. They wish to live in a world where everyone has enough.

If this resonates with you and your own hopes for your wealth but you don’t know where to start, we can help you find clarity.

We support wealth holders and wealth advisors to:

Wealth Holders
  • Understand how wealth sits in an unjust, global economic context.
  • Address the unease you feel about your wealth and answer how much is enough for you to live the life you envision.
  • Learn how wealth can be mobilised to build an economy that works for people and planet.
  • Gain the agency you need to manage your wealth and support positive change.
  • Build community with likeminded people, ensuring no-one is alone in their fight for a fairer world.
Wealth Advisors
  • Change the industry to better serve progressive wealth holders.

Our Offerings

Educational programme

Our flagship Reimagining Wealth programme is a four month cohort based learning journey for high-net-wealth individuals to build community and deepen their understanding of the economy. As a participant you’ll interrogate your wealth in light of your personal values and explore how you can find alignment and move resources effectively.

Strategic consultancy

In our one-to-one work with wealth-holders we support individuals and families to align their wealth with their values, answer how much is enough and understand their options for creating change.

Resourcing vehicle

The Catalytic Collective models radical resourcing practices through a pooled fund that includes a participatory, movements-led governance structure.  

Support for wealth advisors

Our community of practice for wealth advisors is where industry professionals can imagine and organise towards a wealth advisory sector that aligns with their values.

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Good Ancestor Movement is one of the most innovative and inspiring organisations I have ever worked with for helping to redirect wealth to where it's really needed: promoting ecological resilience and forging a more equitable society. 

As a speaker on their pioneering Reimagining Wealth programme, I've witnessed first-hand what a difference their unique approach can make, enabling people to think in new and practical ways about the legacies they want to leave.

Roman Krznaric

Social philosopher and author of The Good Ancestor and History for Tomorrow

Good Ancestor Movement offers very important guidance and services to wealth holders who have been convinced by the case for redistributing wealth. For some years now I have been in conversation with its staff on these matters, and I have found GAM to be an organization that takes its mission seriously and treats everyone with dignity and respect.

Ingrid Robeyns

Political philosopher and author of Limitarianism: The Case Against Extreme Wealth

The Good Ancestor Movement does incredibly important work with wealth holders to prepare and inspire them towards greater and more progressive redistribution. Their approach is one of care and solidarity, an approach we also believe leads to a more lasting transformation of how wealth holders think about their wealth.

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FAQs

How much do you charge for your services?

We have both fixed fee and sliding scale fee offerings for our private consultancy practice, depending on the circumstances and needs of clients.

We recommend the full strategic consultancy offering to clients whose wealth is subject to complex planning structures such as trusts or businesses. These clients work with us for a period between 9-12 months and sometimes longer. The cost for the full consultancy offering is £30,000 plus VAT.

We have recently introduced a sliding scale fee option which is more suited to those clients who have less complex circumstances and/or have not yet gained full access to their wealth. Please contact us to find out more about this offering.

Our Reimagining Wealth programme costs £15,000 plus VAT per participant. For more information, please contact us here.

We are a not-for-profit organisation; all the income we make is used to support our running costs and staff salaries.

Are you a funder? Can we apply to you to fund our project?

No. We do not have an endowment or capital that we can allocate ourselves and aren’t able to give out grants or other financial support.

Many of the good ancestors in our community do fund a variety of projects. As resource mobilisers, we support them to do so in the most equitable way possible. Ultimately, we work to shift the power of redistribution to the people who are embedded in movements and closest to the issues.

Are you financial advisors?

No. We are not Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) qualified financial advisors, nor are we a firm that is authorised and regulated by the FCA. Therefore we cannot provide financial advice. We are also unable to provide legal or tax advice. However, we can support you to think through legal and financial challenges, help you understand what questions you should be asking professionals, and make referrals to appropriate professionals.

Can you introduce me to other wealth holders?

Fostering community is a big part of our work and while we try to connect people as much as possible, the best way to join the community is to join our programmes and/or attend our events.