Water charity CEO on swapping hedonism for humanity
Founder and CEO of Charity:Water Scott Harrison on how he turned his back on a life of vice to pursue…
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Sainsbury’s heir: hitting rich people with a stick doesn’t work
Philanthropists including Fran Perrin, John Caudwell and John Studzinski have called on fellow UHNWs to do more to address inequality
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King’s Trust chair and John Caudwell named as attendees of Giving and Impact Summit
Leading philanthropists are expected to attend the second edition of the conference, for which Spear’s is the exclusive media partner
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How the next generation of donors – and advisers – can shape the future of philanthropy
The evolution of philanthropy hinges on engagement with younger givers, a panel told Spear’s 500 Live
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Isabella Charlotta Poppius: climate activists should leave the sustainability echo chamber behind
Model (and sometime royal love interest) Isabella Charlotta Poppius on her sustainability advocacy and why the green lobby needs to…
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DKMS chairwoman Katharina Harf on her mother’s legacy and 12 million donors
Katharina Harf of DKMS tells Spear's how a personal loss led to the growth of an organisation dedicated to saving…
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Meet René Olivieri, the American National Trust chair navigating an iconic British institution through transformative times
National Trust chair René Olivieri brings an international flavour to the most British of institutions through difficult times. Clive Aslet…
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Prominent philanthropists call for UK to give more
The inaugural Giving and Impact Summit was aimed at encouraging more high-net-worth individuals to play an active role in philanthropy,…
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James Reed: Why entrepreneurs should make philanthropy part of their company’s DNA
Evidence shows that ‘PhilCos’ such as Ikea and Lego enjoy advantages over their competitors, from staff turnover and morale to…
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‘The measure of society is how it treats its most vulnerable’: Maro Itoje on the power of philanthropy
The England and Saracens rugby star on the importance of education, the rise of African art and the role of…
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Sophie Winkleman on charity patronages, Peep Show and why she hates smartphones
Lady Frederick Windsor reveals the common theme that unites her charity patronages
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Why now is the time to support small charities
Mary Rose Gunn, founder and CEO of venture philanthropy fund The Fore, on the role of HNWs and wealth managers
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How philanthropy can unlock new opportunities for UHNW advisers
UHNWs are giving more than ever before – and want to give more. But there is a divide between the…
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Wealth managers key to boosting donations as UHNWs give less
UHNWs in the UK are giving less than they did last year – and wealth managers are key to turning…
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Melinda French Gates resigns from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
French Gates will officially step down on 7 June to begin the next chapter of her philanthropic work focusing on…
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Rory Stewart on how a novel idea changed global giving
From the magazine: Rory Stewart on how 'unconditional cash transfers' set the non-profit GiveDirectly on a path towards making a…
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Super-rich are giving away more of their money than ever before
Amid a changing philanthropic landscape, the ultra-wealthy gave $190 billion to philanthropic causes in 2022, almost 25 per cent more…
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12 biggest Bill Gates donations
Bill Gates may no longer be the world’s richest person, but he continues to change people’s lives through mega donations…
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We must stop being suspicious of philanthropy
We must stop being so sceptical of wealthy people who give away their money – we need them to affect…
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Impact Award winner James Chen on taking ‘big bets’ in philanthropy
Spear's Awards 2024 winner: James Chen of the Chen Yet-Sen Family Foundation took home the Impact Award
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