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Aga Khan IV
Prince Karim, Aga Khan IV, NPk, NI, KBE, CC, GCC, GCIH, GCM (born December 13, 1936; Aga Khan is also transliterated Aqa Khan and Agha Khan) is an international businessman, racehorse owner and ...
Prince Karim, Aga Khan IV, NPk, NI, KBE, CC, GCC, GCIH, GCM (born December 13, 1936; Aga Khan is also transliterated Aqa Khan and Agha Khan) is an international businessman, racehorse owner and ...
Aglaia Coronio
Aglaia Coronio, née Aglaia Ionides was a British embroiderer, bookbinder, art patron and art collector of Greek ancestry.
Aglaia Coronio, née Aglaia Ionides was a British embroiderer, bookbinder, art patron and art collector of Greek ancestry.
Agnes Jekyll
Dame Agnes Graham Jekyll DBE (12 October 1861 – 28 January 1937) was a Scottish-born British artist, writer and philanthropist.
Dame Agnes Graham Jekyll DBE (12 October 1861 – 28 January 1937) was a Scottish-born British artist, writer and philanthropist.
Agnes Keyser
Agnes Keyser (1852–1941) was the wealthy daughter of a Stock Exchange member, a humanitarian, courtesan and longtime mistress to Edward VII of the United Kingdom.
Agnes Keyser (1852–1941) was the wealthy daughter of a Stock Exchange member, a humanitarian, courtesan and longtime mistress to Edward VII of the United Kingdom.
Alexander Keiller
Alexander Keiller (1889–1955) was an archaeologist and businessman who worked on the site at Avebury in Wiltshire.
Alexander Keiller (1889–1955) was an archaeologist and businessman who worked on the site at Avebury in Wiltshire.
Alice Chestre
Alice Chestre was a merchant and a benefactor of the city of Bristol, England.
Alice Chestre was a merchant and a benefactor of the city of Bristol, England.
Allen McClay
Sir Allen McClay, CBE (21 March 1932 – 12 January 2010) was a Northern Irish multi-millionaire businessman and philanthropist who founded Galen (later Warner Chilcott), a pharmaceutical company ...
Sir Allen McClay, CBE (21 March 1932 – 12 January 2010) was a Northern Irish multi-millionaire businessman and philanthropist who founded Galen (later Warner Chilcott), a pharmaceutical company ...
Amit Bhatia
Amit Bhatia, a Parsi businessman and philanthropist, was born in London in 1979, to Arun and Renu Bhatia.
Amit Bhatia, a Parsi businessman and philanthropist, was born in London in 1979, to Arun and Renu Bhatia.
Andrew Rosenfeld
Andrew Rosenfeld (born 1962) is a British businessman who was co-founder, Chief Executive and Chairman of Minerva plc the FTSE 250 property investment and development company, which was founded ...
Andrew Rosenfeld (born 1962) is a British businessman who was co-founder, Chief Executive and Chairman of Minerva plc the FTSE 250 property investment and development company, which was founded ...
Ann Cotton
Ann Lesley Cotton (born 1950 in Cardiff) is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2006 Queen’s New Year Honours List.
Ann Lesley Cotton (born 1950 in Cardiff) is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2006 Queen’s New Year Honours List.
Ann Ebsworth
Dame Ann Marian Ebsworth, DBE (19 May 1937 — 4 April 2002) was a British barrister and judge.
Dame Ann Marian Ebsworth, DBE (19 May 1937 — 4 April 2002) was a British barrister and judge.
Anna Maria Goldsmid
Anna Maria Goldsmid (1805 – 8 February 1889, London), benefactor and translator, was the eldest child of Isaac Lyon Goldsmid and the sister of Sir Francis Henry Goldsmid.
Anna Maria Goldsmid (1805 – 8 February 1889, London), benefactor and translator, was the eldest child of Isaac Lyon Goldsmid and the sister of Sir Francis Henry Goldsmid.
Annie, Lady de Sausmarez
Annie Elizabeth, Lady de Sausmarez GBE (1856/1857 –15 March 1947), often called Lady de Sausmarez, even after she was created a dame, née Annie Elizabeth Mann, was a British ph...
Annie Elizabeth, Lady de Sausmarez GBE (1856/1857 –15 March 1947), often called Lady de Sausmarez, even after she was created a dame, née Annie Elizabeth Mann, was a British ph...
Antonella Kerr, Marchioness of Lothian
Antonella Kerr, Marchioness of Lothian, OBE, DSG (8 September 1922 – 6 January 2007) was a journalist.
Antonella Kerr, Marchioness of Lothian, OBE, DSG (8 September 1922 – 6 January 2007) was a journalist.
Arnold Weinstock
Arnold Weinstock, Baron Weinstock was an British businessman whom The Guardian newspaper called "Britain's premier post-second-world-war industrialist."
Arnold Weinstock, Baron Weinstock was an British businessman whom The Guardian newspaper called "Britain's premier post-second-world-war industrialist."
Audrey Hylton-Foster, Baroness Hylton-Foster
Audrey Pellew Hylton-Foster, Baroness Hylton-Foster DBE, was the daughter of Colonel Douglas Clifton Brown, 1st and last Viscount Ruffside, and Violet Cicely Kathleen Wollaston.
Audrey Pellew Hylton-Foster, Baroness Hylton-Foster DBE, was the daughter of Colonel Douglas Clifton Brown, 1st and last Viscount Ruffside, and Violet Cicely Kathleen Wollaston.
Augustus Smith
Augustus John Smith (15 September 1804 – 31 July 1872) was governor of the Isles of Scilly for over thirty years, and was largely responsible for the economy of the islands as it is today.
Augustus John Smith (15 September 1804 – 31 July 1872) was governor of the Isles of Scilly for over thirty years, and was largely responsible for the economy of the islands as it is today.
Baron Bliss
Henry Edward Ernest Victor Bliss, commonly known as Baron Bliss (16 February 1869 – 9 March 1926), was a British-born traveller who willed some two million U.S. dollars to a trust fu...
Henry Edward Ernest Victor Bliss, commonly known as Baron Bliss (16 February 1869 – 9 March 1926), was a British-born traveller who willed some two million U.S. dollars to a trust fu...
Basil Henriques
Sir Basil Lucas Quixano Henriques was a Jewish philanthropist of Portuguese origins, concentrating his work in the East End of London during the first half of the 20th century.
Sir Basil Lucas Quixano Henriques was a Jewish philanthropist of Portuguese origins, concentrating his work in the East End of London during the first half of the 20th century.
Ben Elliot
Quintessentially Group is a luxury lifestyle company, founded in 2000 by Ben Elliot, Aaron Simpson and Paul Drummond.
Quintessentially Group is a luxury lifestyle company, founded in 2000 by Ben Elliot, Aaron Simpson and Paul Drummond.
Benjamin Satchwell
Benjamin Satchwell (3 January 1732–1 December 1810) was one of the founding fathers of Leamington Spa in Warwickshire, England.
Benjamin Satchwell (3 January 1732–1 December 1810) was one of the founding fathers of Leamington Spa in Warwickshire, England.
Bernard Oppenheimer
Sir Bernard Oppenheimer, 1st Baronet (13 February 1866–13 June 1921) was a South African-British diamond merchant and philanthropist.
Sir Bernard Oppenheimer, 1st Baronet (13 February 1866–13 June 1921) was a South African-British diamond merchant and philanthropist.
Calouste Gulbenkian
Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian (Գալուստ Սարգիս Կիւլպէնկեան) (23 March 1869–20 July 1955) was an Armenian businessman and philanthropist.
Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian (Գալուստ Սարգիս Կիւլպէնկեան) (23 March 1869–20 July 1955) was an Armenian businessman and philanthropist.
Camila Batmanghelidjh
Camila Batmanghelidjh ("Batmanjelidge", born 1963, Tehran, Iran) is an English businesswoman, charity leader and author of Iranian and Belgian origin.
Camila Batmanghelidjh ("Batmanjelidge", born 1963, Tehran, Iran) is an English businesswoman, charity leader and author of Iranian and Belgian origin.
Carl Meyer (banker)
Sir Carl Ferdinand Meyer, 1st Baronet (23 December 1851 - 18 December 1922) was a British banker and mining magnate.
Sir Carl Ferdinand Meyer, 1st Baronet (23 December 1851 - 18 December 1922) was a British banker and mining magnate.
Carla Thorneycroft, Baroness Thorneycroft
Carla Thorneycroft, Baroness Thorneycroft, DBE, OM,, was the wife of Conservative Party politician and Chancellor of the Exchequer Peter Thorneycroft.
Carla Thorneycroft, Baroness Thorneycroft, DBE, OM,, was the wife of Conservative Party politician and Chancellor of the Exchequer Peter Thorneycroft.
Carole Lynne
Carole Lynne, Baroness Delfont (16 September 1918 - 17 January 2008) was a British theatre actress, best known for her work in the 1940s and 1950s.
Carole Lynne, Baroness Delfont (16 September 1918 - 17 January 2008) was a British theatre actress, best known for her work in the 1940s and 1950s.
Cat Stevens
Yusuf Islam (born Steven Demetre Georgiou, 21 July 1948), commonly known by his former stage name Cat Stevens, is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, educator, phila...
Yusuf Islam (born Steven Demetre Georgiou, 21 July 1948), commonly known by his former stage name Cat Stevens, is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, educator, phila...
Catherine Murray, Countess of Dunmore
Catherine Murray, Countess of Dunmore (31 October 1814, London – 12 February 1886, Inveresk), was a British peeress and promoter of Harris Tweed.
Catherine Murray, Countess of Dunmore (31 October 1814, London – 12 February 1886, Inveresk), was a British peeress and promoter of Harris Tweed.
Celia, Viscountess Whitelaw of Penrith
Celia, Viscountess Whitelaw of Penrith (born 1 January 1917, Lilliesleaf, Roxburghshire, Scotland – died 5 December 2011, Edinburgh, Scotland) was the wife of William “Willie” Whitelaw, MP, form...
Celia, Viscountess Whitelaw of Penrith (born 1 January 1917, Lilliesleaf, Roxburghshire, Scotland – died 5 December 2011, Edinburgh, Scotland) was the wife of William “Willie” Whitelaw, MP, form...
Charles William Dyson Perrins
Charles William Dyson Perrins was an English businessman, bibliophile and philanthropist.
Charles William Dyson Perrins was an English businessman, bibliophile and philanthropist.
Charles, Prince of Wales
Charles, Prince of Wales (Charles Philip Arthur George; born 14 November 1948) is the heir apparent and eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Charles, Prince of Wales (Charles Philip Arthur George; born 14 November 1948) is the heir apparent and eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Chris Ward (Social Entrepreneur)
Chris Ward is a member of the Social Legacy Board for the London 2012 Olympics and a social entrepreneur who has worked to raise millions of pounds for charities both in the UK and abroad.
Chris Ward is a member of the Social Legacy Board for the London 2012 Olympics and a social entrepreneur who has worked to raise millions of pounds for charities both in the UK and abroad.
Christopher Ondaatje
Sir Philip Christopher Ondaatje, OC, CBE is a Sri Lankan born Canadian-English businessman, philanthropist, adventurer, writer and bob-sledding Olympian for Canada.
Sir Philip Christopher Ondaatje, OC, CBE is a Sri Lankan born Canadian-English businessman, philanthropist, adventurer, writer and bob-sledding Olympian for Canada.
Clara Collet
Clara Collet (1860–1948) was pivotal in effecting many reforms which greatly improved working conditions and pay for women (and some men) during the early part of the twentieth century.
Clara Collet (1860–1948) was pivotal in effecting many reforms which greatly improved working conditions and pay for women (and some men) during the early part of the twentieth century.
Clive Bourne
Sir Clive Bourne (27 September 1942, Stoke Newington, London - 10 January 2007, Nevis, West Indies) was a British businessman and philanthropist, particularly known for his work on city academies.
Sir Clive Bourne (27 September 1942, Stoke Newington, London - 10 January 2007, Nevis, West Indies) was a British businessman and philanthropist, particularly known for his work on city academies.
Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick
Frances Evelyn "Daisy" Greville, Countess of Warwick (10 December 1861–26 July 1938) was a British socialite and a long-time mistress to Albert Edward, Prince of Wales who later became Kin...
Frances Evelyn "Daisy" Greville, Countess of Warwick (10 December 1861–26 July 1938) was a British socialite and a long-time mistress to Albert Edward, Prince of Wales who later became Kin...
David Garrard (property developer)
Sir David Eardley Garrard (born 1939) is a retired British property developer, who was knighted in the 2003 New Year Honours for his charity work with organizations such as the NSPCC. He founded...
Sir David Eardley Garrard (born 1939) is a retired British property developer, who was knighted in the 2003 New Year Honours for his charity work with organizations such as the NSPCC. He founded...
David Orr (businessman)
Sir David Alexander Orr (born 10 May 1922, Dalkey, County Dublin — died 2 February 2008) was an Anglo-Irish businessman, philanthropist and World War II veteran.
Sir David Alexander Orr (born 10 May 1922, Dalkey, County Dublin — died 2 February 2008) was an Anglo-Irish businessman, philanthropist and World War II veteran.
David Robinson (philanthropist)
Sir David Robinson (April 13, 1904 – January 10, 1987) was a British entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Sir David Robinson (April 13, 1904 – January 10, 1987) was a British entrepreneur and philanthropist.
David Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville
David John Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville, FRS, is a British businessman and politician.
David John Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville, FRS, is a British businessman and politician.
Deryck Maughan
Sir Deryck C. Maughan (born 20 December 1947) is a British businessman and philanthropist.
Sir Deryck C. Maughan (born 20 December 1947) is a British businessman and philanthropist.
Dill Faulkes
Dr Martin C. Faulkes (born 1944), otherwise known as Dill Faulkes, is a British businessman and philanthropist.
Dr Martin C. Faulkes (born 1944), otherwise known as Dill Faulkes, is a British businessman and philanthropist.
Eddie Kulukundis
Sir Eddie Kulukundis OBE (born 1932 in London) is a member of a Greek shipping family whose professional career has spanned shipping and the theatre.
Sir Eddie Kulukundis OBE (born 1932 in London) is a member of a Greek shipping family whose professional career has spanned shipping and the theatre.
Edgar Speyer
Sir Edgar Speyer, 1st Baronet (7 September 1862 – 16 February 1932) was an American-born financier and philanthropist.
Sir Edgar Speyer, 1st Baronet (7 September 1862 – 16 February 1932) was an American-born financier and philanthropist.
Edith Dixon
Dame Edith Stewart Dixon, Lady Dixon, DBE (c.1871 – 20 January 1964), née Edith Stewart Clark, was a Northern Irish philanthropist.
Dame Edith Stewart Dixon, Lady Dixon, DBE (c.1871 – 20 January 1964), née Edith Stewart Clark, was a Northern Irish philanthropist.
Edward Denison (philanthropist)
Edward Denison was an English philanthropist, known for his self-denying benevolent labours in the East End of London and a Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1868 to 1870.
Edward Denison was an English philanthropist, known for his self-denying benevolent labours in the East End of London and a Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1868 to 1870.
Elihu Yale
Elihu Yale was a Welsh merchant and philanthropist, governor of the East India Company settlement at Madras and a benefactor of the Collegiate School of Connecticut, which in 1718 was named Yale...
Elihu Yale was a Welsh merchant and philanthropist, governor of the East India Company settlement at Madras and a benefactor of the Collegiate School of Connecticut, which in 1718 was named Yale...
Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II is the constitutional monarch of sixteen sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grena...
Elizabeth II is the constitutional monarch of sixteen sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grena...
Emmanuel Kaye
Sir Emmanuel Kaye (29 November 1914 – 28 February 1999) was a millionaire British industrialist and philanthropist.
Sir Emmanuel Kaye (29 November 1914 – 28 February 1999) was a millionaire British industrialist and philanthropist.
Ethel Locke-King
Dame Ethel Locke-King (née Gore-Browne), DBE, (1864–1956) was a motor-racing promoter and hospital patron.
Dame Ethel Locke-King (née Gore-Browne), DBE, (1864–1956) was a motor-racing promoter and hospital patron.
Frederick David Mocatta
Frederic David Mocatta (1828-1905), tycoon and philanthropist of a noble Anglo-Jewish family, was a member of the London financial firm, Mocatta & Goldsmid, but retired from business in 1874 an...
Frederic David Mocatta (1828-1905), tycoon and philanthropist of a noble Anglo-Jewish family, was a member of the London financial firm, Mocatta & Goldsmid, but retired from business in 1874 an...
Gail Ronson
Dame Gail Ronson, DBE (born 3 July 1946) is a British leading charity fundraiser and the wife of businessman Gerald Ronson.
Dame Gail Ronson, DBE (born 3 July 1946) is a British leading charity fundraiser and the wife of businessman Gerald Ronson.
Garry Weston
Garfield "Garry" Howard Weston, CBE (April 28, 1927 – February 15, 2002) was a Canadian-born businessman in the United Kingdom.
Garfield "Garry" Howard Weston, CBE (April 28, 1927 – February 15, 2002) was a Canadian-born businessman in the United Kingdom.
George Barker (benefactor)
George Barker (1776–1845), was a benefactor to Birmingham.
George Barker (1776–1845), was a benefactor to Birmingham.
George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld
Arthur George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld, GBE (born 13 September 1919) is a British publisher, philanthropist, and newspaper columnist.
Arthur George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld, GBE (born 13 September 1919) is a British publisher, philanthropist, and newspaper columnist.
Gerald Ronson
Gerald Maurice Ronson CBE is a British business tycoon and philanthropist.
Gerald Maurice Ronson CBE is a British business tycoon and philanthropist.
Gloria Hunniford
Gloria Hunniford is a Northern Irish TV and radio presenter, and formerly a singer.
Gloria Hunniford is a Northern Irish TV and radio presenter, and formerly a singer.
Grace Kimmins
Dame Grace Kimmins, DBE (1871, Lewes – 1954, Haywards Heath) was described in Punch (volume 156, 9 April 1919) as .
Dame Grace Kimmins, DBE (1871, Lewes – 1954, Haywards Heath) was described in Punch (volume 156, 9 April 1919) as .
Harry Oakes
Sir Harry Oakes, 1st Baronet was an American-born British Canadian gold-mine owner, entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist.
Sir Harry Oakes, 1st Baronet was an American-born British Canadian gold-mine owner, entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist.
Helen Priscilla McLaren
Helen Priscilla Rabagliati, MBE (née Bright McLaren) (1851–1934) was a local philanthropist and campaigner for improvements in health, women's condition and political change.
Helen Priscilla Rabagliati, MBE (née Bright McLaren) (1851–1934) was a local philanthropist and campaigner for improvements in health, women's condition and political change.
Henrietta Barnett
Dame Henrietta Octavia Weston Barnett, DBE was a notable English social reformer and author.
Dame Henrietta Octavia Weston Barnett, DBE was a notable English social reformer and author.
Henry Shaw (botanist)
Henry Shaw was a philanthropist and is best known as the founder of the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Henry Shaw was a philanthropist and is best known as the founder of the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Henry Wellcome
Sir Henry Solomon Wellcome (August 21, 1853 – July 25, 1936) FRS was an American-British pharmaceutical entrepreneur.
Sir Henry Solomon Wellcome (August 21, 1853 – July 25, 1936) FRS was an American-British pharmaceutical entrepreneur.
Ian Fairbairn
Ian Fairbairn was a British financier and rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Ian Fairbairn was a British financier and rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Isaac Wolfson
Sir Isaac Wolfson, 1st Baronet FRS (17 September 1897 – 20 June 1991) was a businessman and philanthropist.
Sir Isaac Wolfson, 1st Baronet FRS (17 September 1897 – 20 June 1991) was a businessman and philanthropist.
Ishbel Hamilton-Gordon, Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair
Ishbel Maria Hamilton-Gordon, Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair, GBE (15 March 1857 – 18 April 1939) was a Scottish author, philanthropist and an advocate of woman's interests.
Ishbel Maria Hamilton-Gordon, Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair, GBE (15 March 1857 – 18 April 1939) was a Scottish author, philanthropist and an advocate of woman's interests.
Jack Lyons (financier)
Isidore Jack Lyons (1 February 1916 — 18 February 2008) was a British financier and philanthropist.
Isidore Jack Lyons (1 February 1916 — 18 February 2008) was a British financier and philanthropist.
Jane Benham
Jane Benham MBE was instrumental in the formation and operation of the East Coast Sail Trust, a charitable institution devoted to both character building for young people through sail training, ...
Jane Benham MBE was instrumental in the formation and operation of the East Coast Sail Trust, a charitable institution devoted to both character building for young people through sail training, ...
Janet de Botton
Janet Frances de Botton (b.
Janet Frances de Botton (b.
Janet Stancomb-Wills
Dame Janet Stancomb Graham Stancomb-Wills, DBE (1853–1932) was the eldest daughter of George Perkins Stancomb and Catherine Janet Lobb, at Aldersgate, London, and niece of the first Baron Winter...
Dame Janet Stancomb Graham Stancomb-Wills, DBE (1853–1932) was the eldest daughter of George Perkins Stancomb and Catherine Janet Lobb, at Aldersgate, London, and niece of the first Baron Winter...
Joan Marsham
Dame Joan Marsham (1888–1972) was a British philanthropist and chairman of the executive committee of the Girl Guides Association from 1938 to 1948.
Dame Joan Marsham (1888–1972) was a British philanthropist and chairman of the executive committee of the Girl Guides Association from 1938 to 1948.
Jocelyn Devas
Jocelyn Devas (died 1886) was the founder of the Devas Club in 1884, a charitable club for young working men in Battersea, south London, England, originally in a room over a coffee shop in Stewa...
Jocelyn Devas (died 1886) was the founder of the Devas Club in 1884, a charitable club for young working men in Battersea, south London, England, originally in a room over a coffee shop in Stewa...
John Feeney (newspaper proprietor)
John Feeney (died 3 May 1905), newspaper proprietor and philanthropist, was one of a proprietor of the Birmingham Post, in partnership with John Jaffray (later Sir John Jaffray, baronet) in succ...
John Feeney (died 3 May 1905), newspaper proprietor and philanthropist, was one of a proprietor of the Birmingham Post, in partnership with John Jaffray (later Sir John Jaffray, baronet) in succ...
John Innes (philanthropist)
John Innes JP (20 January 1829 – 8 August 1904) was an English property developer and philanthropist.
John Innes JP (20 January 1829 – 8 August 1904) was an English property developer and philanthropist.
John Jacob Astor
John Jacob Astor, born Johann Jakob Astor, was a German-born American industralist, merchant and investor who was the first prominent member of the Astor family and the first multi-millio...
John Jacob Astor, born Johann Jakob Astor, was a German-born American industralist, merchant and investor who was the first prominent member of the Astor family and the first multi-millio...
John Scott-Ellis, 9th Baron Howard de Walden
John Osmael Scott-Ellis, 9th Baron Howard de Walden, 5th Baron Seaford (27 November 1912 - 10 July 1999) was a British peer, landowner, and a Thoroughbred racehorse owner/breeder.
John Osmael Scott-Ellis, 9th Baron Howard de Walden, 5th Baron Seaford (27 November 1912 - 10 July 1999) was a British peer, landowner, and a Thoroughbred racehorse owner/breeder.
John Templeton
Sir John Marks Templeton (November 29, 1912 – July 8, 2008) was an American-born British stock investor, businessman and philanthropist.
Sir John Marks Templeton (November 29, 1912 – July 8, 2008) was an American-born British stock investor, businessman and philanthropist.
John Thomas Barber Beaumont
John Thomas Barber Beaumont (21 December 1774, parish of St. Marylebone, London - 15 May 1841, London) was a British army officer, painter, author, and philanthropist.
John Thomas Barber Beaumont (21 December 1774, parish of St. Marylebone, London - 15 May 1841, London) was a British army officer, painter, author, and philanthropist.
Joshua Watson
Joshua Watson (1771–1855) was an English wine merchant, philanthropist, a prominent member of the high church party and of several charitable organizations, who became known as "the best layman ...
Joshua Watson (1771–1855) was an English wine merchant, philanthropist, a prominent member of the high church party and of several charitable organizations, who became known as "the best layman ...
Joyce Daws
Dame Joyce Margaretta Daws, DBE, FRCS, FRACS, FAMA (born 21 July 1925, Hounslow, England, UK - died 13 June 2007, Victoria, Australia) was an Australian-based British doctor who specialized in t...
Dame Joyce Margaretta Daws, DBE, FRCS, FRACS, FAMA (born 21 July 1925, Hounslow, England, UK - died 13 June 2007, Victoria, Australia) was an Australian-based British doctor who specialized in t...
Jules Thorn
Sir Jules Thorn (6 February 1899 - 12 December 1980) was the founder of Thorn Electrical Industries, one of the United Kingdom's largest electrical businesses.
Sir Jules Thorn (6 February 1899 - 12 December 1980) was the founder of Thorn Electrical Industries, one of the United Kingdom's largest electrical businesses.
Julia Cleverdon
Dame Julia Charity Cleverdon, DCVO, CBE is a British charity worker who served for 16 years as Chief Executive of Business in the Community, one of the Prince's Charities of Charles, Prince of Wales.
Dame Julia Charity Cleverdon, DCVO, CBE is a British charity worker who served for 16 years as Chief Executive of Business in the Community, one of the Prince's Charities of Charles, Prince of Wales.
Lady Victoria Buxton
Lady Victoria Buxton was a British philanthropist principally known for her work with the Mothers' Union and Young Women's Christian Association.
Lady Victoria Buxton was a British philanthropist principally known for her work with the Mothers' Union and Young Women's Christian Association.
Leonard Cheshire
Group Captain Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, Baron Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO and Two Bars, DFC (7 September 1917 – 31 July 1992) was a highly decorated British RAF pilot during the Second World War.
Group Captain Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, Baron Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO and Two Bars, DFC (7 September 1917 – 31 July 1992) was a highly decorated British RAF pilot during the Second World War.
Leonard Kilbee Shaw
Leonard Kilbee Shaw (1834 - 22 July 1902) was a businessman and philanthropist from Dublin, Ireland.
Leonard Kilbee Shaw (1834 - 22 July 1902) was a businessman and philanthropist from Dublin, Ireland.
Levett Landon Boscawen Ibbetson
Captain Levett Landon Boscawen Ibbetson (1799 - 8 September 1869) was an English 19th century geologist, inventor, organiser and soldier.
Captain Levett Landon Boscawen Ibbetson (1799 - 8 September 1869) was an English 19th century geologist, inventor, organiser and soldier.
Lionel Bryer
Lionel Bryer (June 14, 1928 - November 4, 2006) was a South African-British youth arts promoter.
Lionel Bryer (June 14, 1928 - November 4, 2006) was a South African-British youth arts promoter.
Louisa Hubbard
Louisa Maria Hubbard (8 March 1836 – 5 November 1906) was an English feminist social reformer and writer.
Louisa Maria Hubbard (8 March 1836 – 5 November 1906) was an English feminist social reformer and writer.
Louise Seligman
Louise Seligman is from London.
Louise Seligman is from London.
Lucy Markham
Sir Arthur Basil Markham, 1st Baronet (25 August 1866 – 5 August 1916) was a British industrialist and politician.
Sir Arthur Basil Markham, 1st Baronet (25 August 1866 – 5 August 1916) was a British industrialist and politician.
Lucy, Lady Houston
Lucy, Lady Houston, DBE, born Fanny Lucy Radmall, was an English benefactor, philanthropist, adventuress and patriot.
Lucy, Lady Houston, DBE, born Fanny Lucy Radmall, was an English benefactor, philanthropist, adventuress and patriot.
Margaret Barbour
Dame Margaret Barbour, DBE (born 1940) is a British businesswoman and philanthropist who together with her daughter Helen Barbour established the Women's Fund in 1999 to encourage and support wo...
Dame Margaret Barbour, DBE (born 1940) is a British businesswoman and philanthropist who together with her daughter Helen Barbour established the Women's Fund in 1999 to encourage and support wo...
Margaret Davies
Margaret Sidney Davies (14 December 1884 – 13 March 1963), was a Welsh art collector and patron of the arts.
Margaret Sidney Davies (14 December 1884 – 13 March 1963), was a Welsh art collector and patron of the arts.
Margaret Houldsworth
Margaret Marshall Houldsworth (1839–1909) was a British campaigner for women's education and a philanthropist.
Margaret Marshall Houldsworth (1839–1909) was a British campaigner for women's education and a philanthropist.
Marie de St Pol
Marie de St Pol was the wife of Aymer de Valence, the Earl of Pembroke, and is best known as the foundress of Pembroke College, Cambridge.
Marie de St Pol was the wife of Aymer de Valence, the Earl of Pembroke, and is best known as the foundress of Pembroke College, Cambridge.
Marion duPont Scott
Marion duPont Scott (1894 – September 4, 1983) was an American philanthropist, thoroughbred horsebreeder, and the last private owner of Montpelier, the mansion and land estate of former United S...
Marion duPont Scott (1894 – September 4, 1983) was an American philanthropist, thoroughbred horsebreeder, and the last private owner of Montpelier, the mansion and land estate of former United S...
Martyn Arbib
Sir Martyn Arbib is a British businessman who led the Perpetual fund management company very successfully during the late 20th century, unusually based in Henley-on-Thames, England rather than L...
Sir Martyn Arbib is a British businessman who led the Perpetual fund management company very successfully during the late 20th century, unusually based in Henley-on-Thames, England rather than L...
Mary Wills (philanthropist)
Dame Mary Monica Cunliffe Wills, DBE, D.GSt.J (died 2 April 1931) was a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Dame of Grace, Order of St John of Jerusalem.
Dame Mary Monica Cunliffe Wills, DBE, D.GSt.J (died 2 April 1931) was a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Dame of Grace, Order of St John of Jerusalem.
Maurice Wohl
Maurice Moshe Wohl CBE (1923 - 1 July 2007) was a British businessman and philanthropist.
Maurice Moshe Wohl CBE (1923 - 1 July 2007) was a British businessman and philanthropist.
Michael Hintze
Michael Hintze is an Australian/British businessman, philanthropist and political patron, based in the United Kingdom.
Michael Hintze is an Australian/British businessman, philanthropist and political patron, based in the United Kingdom.
Michael Sobell
Sir Michael Sobell (November 1, 1892 – September 1, 1993) was a British businessman, a major philanthropist, and a prominent owner/breeder of thoroughbred racehorses.
Sir Michael Sobell (November 1, 1892 – September 1, 1993) was a British businessman, a major philanthropist, and a prominent owner/breeder of thoroughbred racehorses.
Muriel Paget
Lady Muriel Evelyn Vernon Paget, CBE, DStJ (born 19 August 1876, London – 16 June 1938, London) was a British philanthropist and a humanitarian relief worker, initially based in London, an...
Lady Muriel Evelyn Vernon Paget, CBE, DStJ (born 19 August 1876, London – 16 June 1938, London) was a British philanthropist and a humanitarian relief worker, initially based in London, an...
Nasser David Khalili
Professor Nasser D. Khalili Phd, KCSS, KCFO is a scholar, collector and philanthropist of international standing, who has often been called the ‘cultural ambassador of Islam’ by leaders of Musli...
Professor Nasser D. Khalili Phd, KCSS, KCFO is a scholar, collector and philanthropist of international standing, who has often been called the ‘cultural ambassador of Islam’ by leaders of Musli...
Olga Uvarov
Dame Olga Nikolaevna Uvarov, DBE, FRCVS was the first woman president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Dame Olga Nikolaevna Uvarov, DBE, FRCVS was the first woman president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Olive, Lady Baillie
Olive, Lady Baillie (1899 – 9 September 1974) was an Anglo-American heiress, landowner and hostess.
Olive, Lady Baillie (1899 – 9 September 1974) was an Anglo-American heiress, landowner and hostess.
Otto Beit
Sir Otto John Beit, 1st Baronet, KCMG, FRS (7 December 1865 – 7 December 1930) was a German-born British financier, philanthropist and art connoisseur.
Sir Otto John Beit, 1st Baronet, KCMG, FRS (7 December 1865 – 7 December 1930) was a German-born British financier, philanthropist and art connoisseur.
Paul Hamlyn
Paul Hamlyn, Baron Hamlyn of Edgeworth, CBE (12 February 1926 – 31 August 2001), was a German-born British publisher and philanthropist.
Paul Hamlyn, Baron Hamlyn of Edgeworth, CBE (12 February 1926 – 31 August 2001), was a German-born British publisher and philanthropist.
Paul Marshall (investor)
Paul Roderick Clucas Marshall (born 2 August 1959) is a British investor and philanthropist.
Paul Roderick Clucas Marshall (born 2 August 1959) is a British investor and philanthropist.
Percy Molteno
Percy Alport Molteno was a Cape Colony-born lawyer, director of companies, politician and philanthropist who served as a Liberal Member of Parliament from 1906 to 1918.
Percy Alport Molteno was a Cape Colony-born lawyer, director of companies, politician and philanthropist who served as a Liberal Member of Parliament from 1906 to 1918.
Peter Englander
Dr. Peter Englander is a Director of Apax Partners, Chairman of its Approval Committee, Member of the Investment and Exit Committee, and the Chief Executive of the Apax Foundation.
Dr. Peter Englander is a Director of Apax Partners, Chairman of its Approval Committee, Member of the Investment and Exit Committee, and the Chief Executive of the Apax Foundation.
Peter Lampl
Sir Peter Lampl OBE (born 1947) is a British philanthropist and Chairman of the Sutton Trust.
Sir Peter Lampl OBE (born 1947) is a British philanthropist and Chairman of the Sutton Trust.
Peter Vardy (businessman)
Sir Peter Vardy (born 4 March 1947) is a British businessman and philanthropist from Houghton-le-Spring in Durham.
Sir Peter Vardy (born 4 March 1947) is a British businessman and philanthropist from Houghton-le-Spring in Durham.
Phyllis Friend
Dame Phyllis Friend, DBE, FRCN (born September 28, 1922) spent a great deal of her professional career at the Royal London Hospital where she received her basic nursing education (circa 1943) an...
Dame Phyllis Friend, DBE, FRCN (born September 28, 1922) spent a great deal of her professional career at the Royal London Hospital where she received her basic nursing education (circa 1943) an...
Prem Goyal
Prem Goyal is an entrepreneur and community volunteer living in London, United Kingdom.
Prem Goyal is an entrepreneur and community volunteer living in London, United Kingdom.
Quintin Hogg (merchant)
Quintin Hogg (14 February 1845 – 17 January 1903) was an English philanthropist, remembered primarily as a benefactor of the Royal Polytechnic institution at Regent Street, London now known as t...
Quintin Hogg (14 February 1845 – 17 January 1903) was an English philanthropist, remembered primarily as a benefactor of the Royal Polytechnic institution at Regent Street, London now known as t...
Reginald Brabazon, 12th Earl of Meath
Reginald Brabazon, 12th Earl of Meath KP GCVO GBE PC (Ire) (31 July 1841 – 11 October 1929) was a British politician and philanthropist.
Reginald Brabazon, 12th Earl of Meath KP GCVO GBE PC (Ire) (31 July 1841 – 11 October 1929) was a British politician and philanthropist.
Reginald M. Phillips
Reginald M Phillips, CBE, Hon LL.D. was an English businessman, philanthropist and philatelist, who donated his comprehensive 46 volume United Kingdom Victorian stamp collection to the nation wh...
Reginald M Phillips, CBE, Hon LL.D. was an English businessman, philanthropist and philatelist, who donated his comprehensive 46 volume United Kingdom Victorian stamp collection to the nation wh...
Reo Stakis
Sir Reo Stakis was a Scottish-Cypriot hotel magnate, longtime head of Stakis Hotels.
Sir Reo Stakis was a Scottish-Cypriot hotel magnate, longtime head of Stakis Hotels.
Reverend George Marshall
Reverend George Marshall born: 1753 died: 1819 George Marshall was born in 1753 in Bishop Waltham, Hants, and served as a curate in Horsham for over thirty years, from about 1778 until his death...
Reverend George Marshall born: 1753 died: 1819 George Marshall was born in 1753 in Bishop Waltham, Hants, and served as a curate in Horsham for over thirty years, from about 1778 until his death...
Richard Carr-Gomm
Major Richard Carr-Gomm, OBE (2 January 1922 – 27 October 2008) was the founder of the Abbeyfield Society, the Morpeth Society and the Carr-Gomm Society, UK charities which provide care and hous...
Major Richard Carr-Gomm, OBE (2 January 1922 – 27 October 2008) was the founder of the Abbeyfield Society, the Morpeth Society and the Carr-Gomm Society, UK charities which provide care and hous...
Richard Churcher
Richard Churcher was a wealthy English businessman and philanthropist, who had made his fortune through interests in the British East India Company.
Richard Churcher was a wealthy English businessman and philanthropist, who had made his fortune through interests in the British East India Company.
Robert Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage
Brigadier-General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, VC KCB (17 April 1832 – 10 June 1901) was a British soldier, politician, benefactor to Wantage, one of the founders of the B...
Brigadier-General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, VC KCB (17 April 1832 – 10 June 1901) was a British soldier, politician, benefactor to Wantage, one of the founders of the B...
Robert Mayer (philanthropist)
Sir Robert Mayer, CH, KCVO was a German-born philanthropist, businessman, and a major supporter of music and young musicians.
Sir Robert Mayer, CH, KCVO was a German-born philanthropist, businessman, and a major supporter of music and young musicians.
Robert Stanes
Sir Robert Stanes (13 May 1841–6 September 1936) was a British businessman and philanthropist in India who founded United Nilgiri Tea Estates (UNTE) in Coimbatore.
Sir Robert Stanes (13 May 1841–6 September 1936) was a British businessman and philanthropist in India who founded United Nilgiri Tea Estates (UNTE) in Coimbatore.
Robin Cayzer, 3rd Baron Rotherwick
Herbert "Robin" Cayzer, 3rd Baron Rotherwick is a British estate owner and manager.
Herbert "Robin" Cayzer, 3rd Baron Rotherwick is a British estate owner and manager.
Rogerio Hyndman Lobo
Sir Rogerio Hyndman "Roger" Lobo, CBE, JP (b.
Sir Rogerio Hyndman "Roger" Lobo, CBE, JP (b.
Ronald Cohen
Sir Ronald Cohen is an Egyptian-born British businessman and political figure, known as "the father of British venture capital" and "the father of social investment".
Sir Ronald Cohen is an Egyptian-born British businessman and political figure, known as "the father of British venture capital" and "the father of social investment".
Sally Becker
Sally Becker is an author and former leader of Operation Angel, a British charity.
Sally Becker is an author and former leader of Operation Angel, a British charity.
Sarah Waldegrave, Countess Waldegrave
Sarah Waldegrave, Countess Waldegrave (1787–18 April 1873) was a British philanthropist.
Sarah Waldegrave, Countess Waldegrave (1787–18 April 1873) was a British philanthropist.
Simone Prendergast
Dame Simone Ruth Prendergast, DBE, JP, DL was created a DBE for her political and public service.
Dame Simone Ruth Prendergast, DBE, JP, DL was created a DBE for her political and public service.
Sir Carl Meyer 1st Baronet
Sir Carl Ferdinand Meyer, 1st Baronet (23 December 1851 – 18 December 1922) was a British banker and mining magnate.
Sir Carl Ferdinand Meyer, 1st Baronet (23 December 1851 – 18 December 1922) was a British banker and mining magnate.
Sir Charles Seely, 1st Baronet
Colonel Sir Charles Seely, 1st Baronet KGStJ (11 August 1833 – 16 April 1915) was a British industrialist and politician.
Colonel Sir Charles Seely, 1st Baronet KGStJ (11 August 1833 – 16 April 1915) was a British industrialist and politician.
Sir Isaac Goldsmid, 1st Baronet
Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid, Baronet (13 January 1778 – 27 April 1859) was a financier and one of the leading figures in the Jewish emancipation in the United Kingdom.
Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid, Baronet (13 January 1778 – 27 April 1859) was a financier and one of the leading figures in the Jewish emancipation in the United Kingdom.
St Osyth Mahala Wood
St Osyth Mahala Wood, née Eustace-Smith (1886, Hampstead – 1 November 1970, Wasperton, Warwickshire) was an English philanthropist.
St Osyth Mahala Wood, née Eustace-Smith (1886, Hampstead – 1 November 1970, Wasperton, Warwickshire) was an English philanthropist.
Stan Brock (philanthropist)
Stan Brock is a British philanthropist who founded the charity Remote Area Medical in 1985.
Stan Brock is a British philanthropist who founded the charity Remote Area Medical in 1985.
Steve Shirley
Dame Stephanie "Steve" Shirley, DBE, FRA, FREng, FRSA, FBCS is a British businesswoman and philanthropist.
Dame Stephanie "Steve" Shirley, DBE, FRA, FREng, FRSA, FBCS is a British businesswoman and philanthropist.
Sue Ryder
Margaret Susan Cheshire, Baroness Ryder of Warsaw and Baroness Cheshire, CMG, OBE (3 July 1924 – 2 November 2000), best known as Sue Ryder, was a British volunteer with Special Opera...
Margaret Susan Cheshire, Baroness Ryder of Warsaw and Baroness Cheshire, CMG, OBE (3 July 1924 – 2 November 2000), best known as Sue Ryder, was a British volunteer with Special Opera...
Susan Seymour, Duchess of Somerset
Susan Margaret Richards Mackinnon was the ninth of ten daughters of Charles Mackinnon of Corriechatachan and Henrietta Studd.
Susan Margaret Richards Mackinnon was the ninth of ten daughters of Charles Mackinnon of Corriechatachan and Henrietta Studd.
Thomas Benjamin Frederick Davis
Thomas Benjamin Frederick Davis was a wealthy businessman, yachtsman and philanthropist.
Thomas Benjamin Frederick Davis was a wealthy businessman, yachtsman and philanthropist.
Thomas John Barnardo
Thomas John Barnardo (4 July 1845 – 19 September 1905) was a philanthropist and founder and director of homes for poor children, born in Dublin.
Thomas John Barnardo (4 July 1845 – 19 September 1905) was a philanthropist and founder and director of homes for poor children, born in Dublin.
Thomas Shaw, 3rd Baron Craigmyle
Thomas Shaw, 3rd Baron Craigmyle, 1923-1998 ~ Philanthropist.
Thomas Shaw, 3rd Baron Craigmyle, 1923-1998 ~ Philanthropist.
Tim Hadcock-Mackay
Timothy Hadcock-Mackay (13 April 1963 – 29 July 2006, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England) was an English hotelier and television presenter.
Timothy Hadcock-Mackay (13 April 1963 – 29 July 2006, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England) was an English hotelier and television presenter.
Torquil Norman
Sir Torquil Patrick Alexander Norman CBE is a British businessman, aircraft enthusiast, and arts philanthropist.
Sir Torquil Patrick Alexander Norman CBE is a British businessman, aircraft enthusiast, and arts philanthropist.
Trevor Chinn
Sir Trevor Edwin Chinn, CVO, is a prominent British businessman and philanthropist.
Sir Trevor Edwin Chinn, CVO, is a prominent British businessman and philanthropist.
Trevor Pears
Trevor Steven Pears CMG is a British businessman and philanthropist.
Trevor Steven Pears CMG is a British businessman and philanthropist.
Valerie Taylor (physiotherapist)
Valerie Taylor is a British born physiotherapist and philanthropist, living in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Valerie Taylor is a British born physiotherapist and philanthropist, living in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Violet Mond, Baroness Melchett
Violet Florence Mabel Mond, Baroness Melchett, DBE, née Goetze, was an British humanitarian and activist.
Violet Florence Mabel Mond, Baroness Melchett, DBE, née Goetze, was an British humanitarian and activist.
William Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme
William Hesketh Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme (19 September 1851 – 7 May 1925) was an English industrialist, philanthropist, and politician.
William Hesketh Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme (19 September 1851 – 7 May 1925) was an English industrialist, philanthropist, and politician.
William Quekett
William Quekett (1802–1888), rector of Warrington, Lancashire, the eldest brother of microscopists Edwin John and John Thomas Quekett, born at Langport, on 3 Oct.
William Quekett (1802–1888), rector of Warrington, Lancashire, the eldest brother of microscopists Edwin John and John Thomas Quekett, born at Langport, on 3 Oct.
William Rathbone VI
William Rathbone VI (11 February 1819 — 6 March 1902) was an English merchant and businessman noted for his philanthropic and public work.
William Rathbone VI (11 February 1819 — 6 March 1902) was an English merchant and businessman noted for his philanthropic and public work.
William Vaughan (philanthropist)
William Vaughan (died c. May 1580) was an English landowner, farmer and philanthropist who lived in the mid-16th century in the Dartford and Erith area of north-west Kent.
William Vaughan (died c. May 1580) was an English landowner, farmer and philanthropist who lived in the mid-16th century in the Dartford and Erith area of north-west Kent.
William Walker, 1st Baron Wavertree
William Hall Walker, 1st Baron Wavertree (25 December 1856 – 2 February 1933) was a British businessman, politician, art collector, and an important figure in Thoroughbred racehorse breeding.
William Hall Walker, 1st Baron Wavertree (25 December 1856 – 2 February 1933) was a British businessman, politician, art collector, and an important figure in Thoroughbred racehorse breeding.
Yusuf Islam
Yusuf Islam (born Steven Demetre Georgiou, 21 July 1948, in Marylebone, London, England), originally and commonly known by his former stage name Cat Stevens, is an English musician.
Yusuf Islam (born Steven Demetre Georgiou, 21 July 1948, in Marylebone, London, England), originally and commonly known by his former stage name Cat Stevens, is an English musician.