‘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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Lady Edwina Grosvenor on drugs, justice and keeping non-violent women out of prison
From the magazine: Lady Edwina Grosvenor, the philanthropist sister of the Duke of Westminster, on her justice charity One Small…
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Financial advisers are failing the rising generation of HNW philanthropists
A lack of experience and education means financial advisers are failing to meet the needs of the next generation of…
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Warren Buffett says ‘being rich doesn’t make you evil’ but restates criticism of ‘dynastic wealth’ in rare letter to shareholders
The legendary investor and one of the world's richest people, Warren Buffett, presses on with his plans to give away…
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Spear’s Awards 2023: J.P. Morgan Private Bank is crowned Private Bank of the Year – International
Private Bank of the Year – International, presented in association with Blackstone, was awarded to J.P. Morgan Private Bank at…
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Mike Tindall on how personal ‘regret’ drives him to use his public profile for good
The former England rugby star is branching out with a new foundation to help secure the future of the sport
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Nammos Dubai was a turning point: Petros Stathis on his philanthropic journey
The founder of investment company Monterock and the man behind the Nammos restaurant chain tells Spear's about enabling education where…
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Diana Award CEO Tessy Ojo on inspiring future leaders
Tessy Ojo CBE, chief executive of the Diana Award, describes how the charity strives to inspire and develop future leaders
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Why secretive super-rich hold key to philanthropy’s PR problem
With so much philanthropy happening behind closed doors, it is ‘poorly understood, poorly regulated, and poorly executed’, an expert told…
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UK economy must rebalance or ‘collapse’, wealth adviser warns
Spear's 500 Live: Stephanie Brobbey told the crowd that the UK economy should transition to 'a system that works for…
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