Peter Lürssen on building a luxury superyacht brand and support for ocean charity BLUE
Peter Lürssen is at the helm of the most ambitious superyacht builder in the world, writes Edwin Smith Peter Lürssen…
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Philanthropy: Princess Eugenie on Ascension Island’s sustainable fishing success story
A remote island in the middle of the Atlantic offers hope that marine protection areas could mitigate climate change, write…
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Inside the Earl of Leicester’s plan to boost ‘natural capital’
In the magnificent setting of Holkham Hall, the 8th Earl of Leicester is investing in a pioneering philosophy of farming…
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Robert Lindsay: ‘The government does not seem to want to support the creative arts as much as we would like’
In his role as president of the Royal Theatrical Fund, actor Robert Lindsay has seen first-hand just how many people…
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MFI heir Paul Lister on why he’s re-wilding his 23,000 acre estate
Paul Lister, the heir to the MFI fortune, explains why he decided to re-wild the 23,000 acre Alladale estate in…
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Should billionaires be consigned to the dustbin of history? Some wealth tax campaigners think so
Calls to consign billionaires to the dustbin of history are getting louder. Should they be heeded? The word ‘billion’ is…
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How philanthropists can boost their social impact
Rennie Hoare describes the benefits of a joined-up approach to philanthropy Successful philanthropy is a catalyst for systemic change. More…
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Facebook EMEA VP Nicola Mendelsohn: HNW giving needs to ‘dream big’
Nicola Mendelsohn, Facebook’s vice president for EMEA, has been described as the ‘most powerful British woman in the tech industry’.…
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James Chen: Why I am a ‘catalytic’ philanthropist
One man is on a mission to improve the vision of billions of people in need James Chen, Co-founder of…
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The Charities Aid Foundation: ‘Covid-19 has been a huge shock to the charitable sector’
The Charities Aid Foundation can help people make their philanthropy as effective as possible Mark Greer, Head of private clients,…
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Dame Steve Shirley CH on Zoom, philanthropy and her upcoming biopic
From IT and feminism pioneer to revered philanthropist, Dame Stephanie Shirley CH describes her eventful, fulfilling life We think Zoom…
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Without philanthropists, the Old Vic ‘would be a car park or a block of flats’
Without philanthropy, the Old Vic wouldn’t exist. The show must go on, say two of its leading lights Tina Alexandrou…
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How philanthropists can ‘amplify impact’ during the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus crisis is testing our economies. and philanthropists are in a unique position to help in the short term…
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Why a ‘rejuvenated’ UK marine environment is essential
At Project Seagrass we are hoping to lead to a rejuvenated UK marine environment and prevent a much worse and…
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Why I want to pay more tax
A former BlackRock managing director wants to raise taxes for the rich Morris Pearl, chair of the Patriotic Millionaires The…
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Charities need ‘unrestricted’ donations right now – Covid-19 appeal from the Charities Aid Foundation
As the Covid-19 pandemic tightens its grip on the world, charities of all kinds are under more pressure than ever…
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How not to be a ‘cautionary tale’ when it comes to giving
There are many cautionary tales to tell of trustees who failed to meet the standards expected of them. Here’s how…
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Why ‘blended finance’ is the best way to do good with private capital
The chairman of PIDG explains how blended finance can transform communities. Interview by Renu Sabherwal I’ve been a banker in…
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Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman on philanthropy, business and what keeps him up at night
Blackstone founder Stephen Schwarzman is giving chunks of his wealth back to society – but he has his own distinct…
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Sir Lloyd Dorfman is the Spear’s Philanthropist of the Year 2019
Travelex founder Sir Lloyd Dorfman won the Philanthropist of the Year at the Spear’s WMAs, and addressed a packed Skinners’…
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