‘Women like to lead with impact’: Jessica de Rothschild on her female-centric approach to philanthropy
The Rothschild heir talks to Spear's about her family’s charitable foundation and working with the UN’s refugee agency, UNHCR
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The producer, composer and visual artist speaks to Spear's ahead of major London auction supporting humanitarian aid in Palestine
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Experts highlight climate philanthropy as ‘strategic’ as Michael Bloomberg environmental giving reaches $3bn
As Trump's administration and US companies step back from climate initiatives, experts tell Spear's climate-related spending is a 'rational wealth…
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The Entertainer co-founder Gary Grant: Why business can – and should – be a force for good
Gary Grant, whose four-decade journey from a single toy shop to a 160-store national business has been driven by charitable…
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What extreme wealth means for power, responsibility and society
As global billionaire wealth surges far beyond the rest of society, Oxfam's latest report intensifies debates over inequality, political power…
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UHNW families prioritise values over inheritance
As the Great Wealth Transfer gathers pace over the next two decades, it seems the most valuable inheritance for many…
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François-Henry Bennahmias and the Honourable Merchants Group
After stepping away from Audemars Piguet, François-Henry Bennahmias turned his attention to THMG, launching an incubator programme and new ventures…
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Sir Alec Reed, businessman and philanthropist, dies aged 91
Sir Alec Reed CBE, founder of Reed, has died aged 91. He built the UK’s largest family-run recruitment business and…
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When people come together, anything can happen: Olivia Leland on how the Giving Pledge sparked a global movement
From The Giving Pledge to Co-Impact, Olivia Leland’s mission has remained constant: to make giving not just generous, but transformative
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James Reed CBE: An open letter to Spear’s readers
It’s time to reinvigorate the idea that business can be an engine of progress and a positive force for society…
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Countess Albina du Boisrouvray on the ‘disgusting’ politics of humanitarianism – and becoming a TikTok sensation
Spear's meets the heiress to discuss her new book, in which she recounts her journey from the barricaded streets of…
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The new establishment: how Gen Z, Millennials and Gen X will command 80 per cent of ultra-wealth
The future face of fortune is younger, digitally-native, and has different priorities
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Rothschild heir: ‘We have to start seeing philanthropy not just as charity, but as a legacy’
Jessica de Rothschild is leading a new campaign to raise $15 million for young refugee women. She tells Spear's about…
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Seeing more clearly: A new vision for philanthropy
Philanthropy needs a new vision that embraces risk and is prepared to fail in pursuit of big successes
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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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