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 man behind the Nammos restaurant chain tells Spear's about enabling education where it is needed most
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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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‘Too many wealthy people don’t give money to good causes’
Lauren and Becky Holmes, the daughters of entrepreneur Bill Holmes, say 'all they think about' is how to best give…
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While billionaire numbers drop, generous donors give more
The super-rich population may have declined but those who give away their wealth are donating more than ever. Philanthropy advisers…
These multi-millionaires want you* to pay more tax
*You being a typical Spear's high-net-worth reader. Spear's meets the campaigners behind Patriotic Millionaires UK, wealth tax advocates who hope…
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James Reed: I don’t understand why people donate directly to charity
James Reed talks about how his match funding platform, The Big Give, is upping the ante for good causes
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