# 33 UK philanthropists named as Beacon Fellows for 2013

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2013/02/07/33-uk-philanthropists-named-beacon-fellows-2013/
- Published: 2013-02-07T10:37:22+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

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The Beacon Fellowship and J.P. Morgan Private Bank last night named 33 of the most
prestigious philanthropists in the UK as Beacon Fellows for 2013. They were announced
at the 8th Beacon Awards for Philanthropy held at Mansion House, London.

The Awards are sponsored by J.P. Morgan Private Bank and supported by the City of
London Corporation’s charity City Bridge Trust and Pears Foundation. They aim to
celebrate outstanding philanthropic achievement made by individuals, families and
small groups of individuals working collaboratively.

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![Alderman Roger Gifford, Lord Mayor of the City of London and Beacon Awards Judge](
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_Alderman Roger Gifford, Lord Mayor of the City of London and Beacon Awards Judge_

## Collective donations of £100 million

who have set the standards of best practice in philanthropy and whose work in this
field has made a sustainable difference, a significant impact, or work to inspire
future generations

Together the 33 Beacon Fellows have donated £100 million to various charitable causes,
local and international. The Awards, however, recognise not just the amount of money
given to charity but also the fact that Fellows have made a sustainable difference,
a significant impact, or have worked to inspire future generations. This year's 
Fellows include those who have helped establish new funding vehicles, giving platforms
and income generation mechanisms.

Tracey Reddings, Head of UK Private Wealth Management at J.P. Morgan Private Bank
said: "We hope that this year’s Beacon Fellows will promote the fulfillment that
philanthropy can bring, and inspire others to start their own philanthropic journey
to create legacy for generations to come."

## How Beacon Fellows are chosen

The Beacon Fellows were chosen by a panel of philanthropists, philanthropy practitioners
and advisors in the UK, who chose from a list of [nominations made in October 2012](https://www.fundraising.co.uk/nominations-beacon-awards-2013-open).
Judges included Duncan Bannatyne, Kate Adie, the Lord Mayor of the City of London
Corporation, Roger Gifford.

![Thomas Hughes-Hallett and Kate Adie at Beacon Awards 2013](https://www.fundraising.
co.uk/files/images/kate-adie-thomas-hughes-hallett-beacon-awards-20130206.jpg)

_Thomas Hughes-Hallett and Kate Adie OBE_

## New Award for City Philanthropy

This year an Award for ‘City Philanthropy’ was introduced, sponsored by the City
of London Corporation’s charity, City Bridge Trust.

Alderman Roger Gifford, Lord Mayor of the City of London, explained: "Centuries 
of philanthropic practice and understanding of the value of endowed capital have
ensured the UK has very well-established and effective charity and tax law – making
London a global centre for managing international philanthropic funds. By celebrating
and showcasing exceptional examples of social investment and charitable support,
we can inspire others and maximise the impact of philanthropic giving."

## Judges' Special Award for JK Rowling

The Judges gave a Special Award to author J.K. Rowling OBE, Founder of The Volant
Charitable Trust. She said: "Being recognised by The Beacon Fellowship means a great
deal to me; it validates the work we are doing at The Volant Charitable Trust while
recognising the value of giving in a thoughtful and intelligent manner, both of 
which we strive to do."

## 2013 Beacon Awards winners

### Beacon Award for City Philanthropy

·         **Harvey McGrath** – Chair of the education charity, The Prince’s Teaching
Institute

·         **John Stone** – Founder of The Stone Family Foundation

·         2011/12 Young Philanthropy Syndicate Founders **(Michael Harris, Adam 
Pike, Sam Cohen, Alex Dwek, Alex Gardner, Paul Gorrie, Niccolo Manzoni, Jack Prevezer,
Conor Quinn**)

### Beacon Award for Targeted Philanthropy

·         **Paul Marshall** – Co-founder and trustee of global children’s charity
ARK

·         **Gordon Morrison** – Chairman of Sargent Cancer Care for Children 

·        ** J.K. Rowling OBE** – Founder of The Volant Charitable Trust

### The Beacon Award for Philanthropy Advocate

·         **Angila Chada & Michael McKibbin** – Ambassadors for the Community Foundation
NI

·         **Harris Bokhari** – National advisory board member for the HRH Prince
of Wales charity Mosaic

·         **Sir Thomas Hughes-Hallett** – Ex-Chief Executive of Marie Curie Cancer
Care

·         **Kavita Oberoi** – Chair of the Global Girls’ Fund Board

### Beacon Award for Place-Based Philanthropy

·         **Nick Ferguson CBE & Jane Ferguson** – Founders of The Kilfinan Trust

·         **Jack Morris OBE** – Chairman of the Business Design Centre Group

### The Beacon Award for Cultural Philanthropy

·         **Carol Colburn Grigor CBE** – Manages her family-founded Dunard Fund

·         **Lloyd Dorfman CBE** – Member of the NT Board

·         **Sir Vernon Ellis** – Chairman of the National Opera Studio, President
of English National Opera, Chair of the British Council, President of the Classical
Opera Company, former Trustee of the Royal College of Music and RCM Fellow

### The Beacon Award for Impact Investment

·         **Sir Ronald Cohen** – Chair, Big Society Capital; Former Chair, Social
Investment Task Force; Former Chair Commission on Unclaimed Assets; Co-Founder and
Former Chair, Bridges Ventures; and Co-founder and former Director, Social Financial
UK.

·         **Nick O’Donohoe** – CEO of Big Society Capital and on the Board of the
Global Impact Investing Network

·         **John Pontin OBE & Wendy Stephenson** – Founders of Converging World 
charity

### Beacon Award for Pioneering Philanthropy

·         **Richard Bradbury CBE** – Fundamental supporter of the charity Scope

·         **Stephen Dawson OBE** – Co-founder of Impetus Trust

·         **Michael Norton OBE** – Founder of over 40 charities including Youthbank
and www.buzzbnk.org

·         **Marcelle Speller OBE** – founder of Localgiving.com

### Special Awards

Four Special awards were made by the judges, commended the refor demonstrating the
highest standards of philanthropy in the UK today:

·         **Sir Vernon Ellis** – Chairman of the National Opera Studio, President
of English National Opera, Chair of the British Council, President of the Classical
Opera Company, former Trustee of the Royal College of Music and RCM Fellow

·         **Harvey McGrath** – Chair of the education charity, The Prince’s Teaching
Institute

·        ** J.K. Rowling OBE** – Founder of The Volant Charitable Trust

·         **John Stone** – Founder of The Stone Family Foundation

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