Diaspora giving provides philanthropists with a global legacy
Rasika Sittamparam reports on the recent Spear’s & CAF breakfast briefing focusing on London’s role in global giving. ‘For the…
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Modern philanthropy requires modern algorithms
Tom Hall looks at the best processes being developed to make sure philanthropy is measured for maximum impact. Facebook founder…
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How Prince Harry uses polo to relieve HIV/Aids epidemic in Lesotho
Playing polo in Florida to help educate kids in Lesotho about HIV might seem curious, but with Prince Harry’s help…
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The late Mark Shand’s conservation charity is helping communities (and elephants)
Christopher Silvester speaks to the CEO of Elephant Family, who tells him saving the Asian pachyderms is very much a…
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Why Russia’s richest woman is backing Sadiq Khan
The two unlikely bedfellows are looking to revolutionise London’s primary schools. Olenka Hamilton finds out how. Darcey Bussell, Joanne McCartney,…
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Five things expats should know about charitable giving in the UK
John Canady describes the philosophy behind philanthropy in the UK. As we approach the end of the year and the…
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Peace One Day promotes non-violence through star-studded blue chip art auction
Art works by Damien Hirst, Sir Antony Gormley and The Chapman Brothers are among lots being auctioned online to mark…
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Remember a Charity Week highlights the power of legacy in a will
Sophie Mazzier details the benefits, to both charities and givers, of posthumous philanthropy. You will all be familiar with the…
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How ‘effective altruism’ can save the world
William MacAskill’s youth, scepticism and academic exactitude are some of the qualities that won him a legion of fans, writes…
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Bebo co-founder’s millions rejuvenates a dying village in Devon
Michael Birch is the latest multi-millionaire investor to realise that the most satisfying investments aren’t necessarily the most lucrative, discovers…
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Crowdfunded ‘Farm’ & ‘Abdullah’ film projects give artistic voice to a disenfranchised youth
RADA teacher and filmmaker Lucinda Cary is putting the youth failed by society in front of the camera with Farm…
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Can the Big Society solve the ‘black hole’ of charity spending?
With the gap between rich and poor widening, social investment feels like a new take on patronage, through the lens…
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The Cornucopia Club: revival of the salons
A philanthropic club is helping to breathe new life into the world of salons, with its own members hosting creative…
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The Giver and the Gift: Jeffrey D Montgomery and Finding Rhythms
On Jeffrey D Montgomery’s serendipitous gift to to a charity that inspires prisoners through music. THE GIVER: Jeffrey D Montgomery,…
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Closure of Mo Farah Foundation shows benefits of giving through Donor Advised Funds
As Mo Farah closes his foundation John Canady question whether foundations are always the way to go and advocates donor…
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How to reduce cynicism in philanthropic investments
As media interest quickly turns into public scrutiny, HNWs should reflect upon the skeletons in their closet, if any, says…
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The Giver and the Gift: Peter Virdee and Kids for Kids
On Peter Virdee’s gift to Patricia Parker, the founder of one of the most respected charities in Darfur. The Giver:…
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Volunteer-led historical epic ‘Kynren’ already a triumph of community and philanthropy
Jonathan Ruffer, patron of the Eleven Arches Project, and the 1,000s of volunteers participating in its ‘Kynren’ spectacular, are hoping…
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Charity Commission raises the bar for big givers
The charities watchdog is getting stricter—and a clampdown may result, inadvertently, in better philanthropy, says Lena Baumgartner. The Charity Commission…
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Businesses must get better at sharing their ideas for responsibility
Stephen Howard explains how responsibility is increasingly at the heart of businesses, but they must get better at sharing ideas…
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