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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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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