In addition to his giving, Brooks has consistently promoted the practice of philanthropy and was appointed CBE in the
2015 Birthday Honours. He was a member of the British Government Task Force on
Philanthropy in Higher Education and was previously a director of the
Centre for Social Justice. In June 2023 he was appointed as a member of the
Charity Commission for England and Wales board for a three-year term, with the distinct responsibility for promoting philanthropy. == Personal ==