NPC to research why donors give
New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) is to conduct a major study on what drives donors to give in this country. This…
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Should Child Maintenance Change to Reflect Changes in Fortune?
An unexpected impact is being felt in the family courts as maintenance orders made before the financial crisis become essentially…
BySir Ronald Cohen on Big Society Capital
‘Governments have done what they can, charities have done what they can. Now it’s the turn of social investment and…
ByBig Society Capital launches to fund social enterprises
Big Society Capital – a groundbreaking £600 million institution – will be launched by the Prime Minister today. Its mission…
ByThe Advantages of the Mellon System
Use Your Mellon Sure, times have changed, but there’s still much to be learned from the sober, sensible style of…
ByCrown Jewels gleam in new setting
The Imperial State Crown is the money shot (in so many ways). I had the pleasure last week of visiting,…
ByArbitration May Spell the End of the Rancorous Public Divorce
Carol Ellinas asks whether the recent introduction of arbitration for family disputes sounds the death knell for the media frenzy…
ByMid-Atlantic Girl: Country Strife
Country Strife Dangerous roads, sleeplessness, cranky neighbours with guns, more sleeplessness… Daisy Prince on the joys of a weekend upstate…
ByLe Meurice – The Best Hotel in Paris
William Cash says none of London’s hotels can match Le Meurice, the grande dame of Parisian palais with a witty…
ByRichard Oldfield
In The Iron Lady Meryl Streep is, in unanimous opinion, magnificent and the film is excellent, and the only dissension…
ByIceberg Houses: The Trend for Digging Basements
Great Excavations It’s currently the height of fashion to plumb the depths and build a fancy basement beneath your London…
ByMore Than a Feline: Test-Driving the Jaguar XKR Convertible
More Than a Feline Jaguar’s resurgence may be no secret, but William Cash just had to feel it for himself.…
ByA Hidden Gem: Saffire in Tasmania
Hidden Gem An elegant Tasmanian eco-lodge, Saffire is shown off to perfection in a magnificent setting — even if the…
ByEditor's Letter: Issue 25
With the arrival of spring (at some point) comes Spear’s Art & Collecting Special. As prices at the very highest…
ByDiamond Jubilee Special
Spear’s 26 features a special section commemorating the Diamond Jubilee. The first few articles are available now, and rest will…
ByA-levels are a symptom of our problem
A-levels want the minimum knowledge possible – Pre-Us the maximum effort. Michael Gove has grabbed the headlines today (at least…
BySchool Fees Rise 87 Per Cent in a Decade Why?
Fee-ling the Pinch With fees rocketing, how much is it going to cost to send little Johnny or Jemima to…
ByOur over-examined nation
You should examine your own beliefs and ask, what defines success? As the Easter holidays approach, your children will soon…
BySpear's Victory in NPPF Debate
Our campaign influenced the government’s new planning policy to protect heritage more. While the revised National Planning Policy Framework is…
ByEU-watching, my favourite sport
It doesn’t matter what time you get up, you know the EU’s minions are out there already making fools of…
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