‘We wanted to reimagine international aid’ – Cambodia’s Liger Academy celebrates ten years
The philanthropic Liger Academy teaches promising Cambodian children the skills to succeed. Arun Kakar talks to its co-founder about how…
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What JK Rowling’s £15.3m donation can teach us about tax
With careful planning and the right advisors, it is possible to find sophisticated yet commercial solutions for the creators and…
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Linda Yueh: Why the work of the Commonwealth is more important than ever
The chair of the Royal Commonwealth Society Linda Yueh explains how 53 democracies and 2.4 billion people can pull together.…
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Tech billionaire Tej Kohli: ‘AI will be worth $150 trillion in 3-5 years’
Entrepreneur Tej Kohli talks to Rasika Sittamparam about investing in AI and how it can contribute to the greater good…
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Philanthropy in the era of ‘Toxic Donations’ – expert view
In this era of ‘toxic donations’ scandals, prospective donors may find making a gift to be more complicated than expected-…
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Toyin Saraki on her Wellbeing Foundation: ‘With all my privileges, I still lost a child’
Toyin Saraki, the founder-president of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa tells Emelia Hamilton-Russell how it all began, and how the charity…
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Is philanthropy broken? – The Spear’s essay
Billionaires are giving more than ever – so why are so many people saying philanthropy is broken, writes Arun Kakar…
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Cherie Blair: ‘You really need to have a proper strategy for philanthropy’
Cherie Blair on how international mentoring can help women flourish in business in developing nations, as told to Emelia Hamilton-Russell…
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Why are so many philanthropists religious?
Religion may be one of the most potent social forces we have in encouraging HNWs and everyone to participate in…
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Anita Choudhrie talks philanthropy, art and cars
Anita Choudrie, the matriarch of one of India’s wealthiest families opens up about her various endeavours, writes Arun Kakar Anita…
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Guy Hands named Spear’s Philanthropist of the Year 2018
Terra Firma’s Guy Hands shared the Philanthropist of the Year at the Spear’s WMAs with his wife, Julia, and addressed…
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Guy Hands interview: Reign of Terra
Terra Firma’s Guy Hands has gained and lost more money than almost anyone, but after 25 years his appetite for…
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Ellen MacArthur: why I believe in the ‘circular economy’
A record-breaking solo sailor is now leading a team aiming to change the system. Words by Emelia Hamilton-Russell The journey…
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Liccy Dahl: on Roald Dahl’s marvellous charity for children
The widow of Roald Dahl explains how the author’s legacy is helping sick children, writes Emelia Hamilton-Russell Roald was fantastic…
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Novak Djokovic Foundation’s top tips for first-time philanthropists
HNWs face endless choices about where to direct their philanthropy. Hannah Solel speaks to Alberto Lidji, global CEO of the…
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US photographer Scott Mead on giving back to Great Ormond Street
A banker-turned-photographer tells Olenka Hamilton about how he is channeling his passion to help the hospital that saved his son’s…
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Global philanthropy tips $1.5 trillion, report finds
Worldwide philanthropic funds have amassed a record $1.5 trillion in assets, according to a UBS report, which offers insightful conclusions…
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Why Stephen Hawking’s legacy will live on in space time
Stephen Hawking was no ordinary star, but a giant one, whose legacy will inspire millions more scientific minds, writes Rasika…
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Why millennials will be the biggest philanthropic donors in history
Millennials are bucking philanthropic trends and taking a new and modern approach to giving, says Sam Forsdick Millennials are often…
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Meet Maurice Ostro, the father of entrepreneurial giving
An entrepreneur and gemstone magnate is helping charity through start-ups’ exit proceeds. Words by Olenka Hamilton In the Judaeo-Christian tradition,…
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