Retired dentist honoured for £1m donation
Malcolm Joyce, who made a £1 million gift to Alzheimer’s Society last year, was named Philanthropist of the Year at…
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Philanthropy: Sigrid Rausing takes on global discrimination
Fighting global discrimination is not for the faint-hearted, but some are up for the challenge, writes Rasika Sittamparam Billionaire and…
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How HNWs can help stop MS
Campaigners want to raise £100 million to stop MS and want your help, says Claire O’Connor One of the hardest…
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The Giver and the Gift: The Caudwells’ war against Lyme disease
Lyme disease may well have chosen the wrong opponents when it took on the Caudwell family, writes Christopher Jackson When…
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Why Britain’s philanthropy is still thriving
Contrary to a report that noticed a drop in charitable giving in developed countries, UK philanthropy is still alive and…
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Why football needs more philanthropy
One man’s charitable gift may just have changed the culture of football for the better, writes Stuart Smyth Some people…
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Is it time for HNWs to step in?
Is it time for HNWs to open their doors to the homeless survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire, asks Alec…
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How marathons bring out the best in philanthropy
The London marathon showcased the best of humanity, but it is important to recognise the annual one-day event as a…
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Why DAFs are popular among British philanthropists
Donor-advised funds are the most popular charitable giving vehicle in the US, and the UK is now following the trend,…
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Lord Harris’ secret formula for super-achieving schools
While politicians bicker about how to fix the nation’s schools, Lord Harris of Peckham is busy getting on with the…
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Why Giving Tuesday beats Black Friday
The festive season should be about the joy of giving, not the pain of retail says Anna Gaston. Here’s why…
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City Veterans’ Network honours Poppy Day
William Cash reports on the well attended City Veterans’ Network’s annual Poppy Day Dinner at the Hurlingham Club. City glamour…
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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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