Philanthropy

With a current net worth of $105.6 billion (according to Forbes), Warren Buffett is one of the most successful and influential investors and business magnates in the world. The son of a US congressman, Buffett first bought stock when he was…

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has vowed to sell $6Billion in Tesla stock and use it to end world hunger if the WFP can show how it will be spent.

Who Is Sara Blakely? Sara Blakely — born February 1971 — is an American businesswoman and philanthropist. Despite having no experience in fashion, retail, or business leadership, Sara Blakely founded the now famed shapewear company Spanx…

While Apple’s CEO did not specify how much the tech giant would contribute to northern China’s relief efforts, or how the funds would be distributed, his promise follows on from many other relief aid pledges. Most recently, Cook pledged…

It is no secret that the UK has an ageing population. In 2016, almost 20% of people were over 65 – a figure which is only expected to rise over the next 30 to 40 years. Yet despite this, it is estimated as many as 60% of adults in the…

Soros, known to regularly support Democratic congressional candidates and attorney generals, has donated $1 million to racial justice organisation Colour of Change PAC. The organisation, which supports the defunding of the police following…

The agreement allows Bill and Melinda Gates a two-year trial, after which Melinda could step back from the organisation if the pair are unable to co-operate effectively. The agreement stated that Melinda would receive personal resources…

In a statement released on June 23, the 90-year old billionaire said: “Society has a use for my money; I don't." Within the statement, he also announced he would be stepping down as a trustee of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This…

On Tuesday, Longyan’s city government education bureau said that Zhang Yiming, founder of multinational internet technology company ByteDance, will donate $77.35 million to the southeastern Chinese city for education. Zhang Yiming’s move…

American novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $2.7 billion to 286 charitable organisations. Turning to her blog, Scott said she wanted to give the money to neglected and marginalised groups: “Because community-centered…

Matthew Moulding, founder of the eCommerce firm, has become one of Britain’s biggest philanthropists.