Philanthropy

The coronavirus crisis is testing our economies. and philanthropists are in a unique position to help in the short term says Russell Prior

A former BlackRock managing director wants to raise taxes for the rich

As the Covid-19 pandemic tightens its grip on the world, charities of all kinds are under more pressure than ever both in terms of delivering their services but also the resources they can draw upon. Here, Charities Aid Foundation head of private clients Mark Greer explains why HNWs must give more now – and why their money will go further than then ever in the current emergency. Interview by Arun Kakar