Mister M Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 As per title, the EasyJet founder has signed up to give away the vast majority of his wealth. http://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/personalfinance/easyjet-founder-sir-stelios-signs-up-to-give-away-majority-of-his-wealth/ar-BBBFVw3?li=BBoPWjQ Bill Gates is probably the most famous billionaire known for his philanthropy. I credit many of those like Carnegie, Warren Buffet, and I believe Chris Evans who've taken the decision to use their own wealth to for philanthropic causes. Perhaps rather than having the traditional Sunday Times Rich List where the wealth accumulated by individuals is celebrated, we should have a philanthropic list which celebrates people's giving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*_ash_* Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 As per title, the EasyJet founder has signed up to give away the vast majority of his wealth. http://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/personalfinance/easyjet-founder-sir-stelios-signs-up-to-give-away-majority-of-his-wealth/ar-BBBFVw3?li=BBoPWjQ Bill Gates is probably the most famous billionaire known for his philanthropy. I credit many of those like Carnegie, Warren Buffet, and I believe Chris Evans who've taken the decision to use their own wealth to for philanthropic causes. Perhaps rather than having the traditional Sunday Times Rich List where the wealth accumulated by individuals is celebrated, we should have a philanthropic list which celebrates people's giving? No. In a word. (Unless they chose to be named in it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossdog Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 No. In a word. (Unless they chose to be named in it) ....agreed! many people give,from the "widows mite"upwards,there's no need for public recognition!.....heavens it could eventually lead to "awards ceremony's"...giving should always be personal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I thought the Facebook owner has pledged to give away all his wealth over his lifetime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockdoctor Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Who was the second richest man in the World who gave or pledged to give all his wealth to the Bill Gates foundation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penistone999 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 As per title, the EasyJet founder has signed up to give away the vast majority of his wealth. http://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/personalfinance/easyjet-founder-sir-stelios-signs-up-to-give-away-majority-of-his-wealth/ar-BBBFVw3?li=BBoPWjQ Bill Gates is probably the most famous billionaire known for his philanthropy. I credit many of those like Carnegie, Warren Buffet, and I believe Chris Evans who've taken the decision to use their own wealth to for philanthropic causes. Perhaps rather than having the traditional Sunday Times Rich List where the wealth accumulated by individuals is celebrated, we should have a philanthropic list which celebrates people's giving? Why would he want to do a stupid thing like that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I thought the Facebook owner has pledged to give away all his wealth over his lifetime? I thought it was in place of paying taxes to the IRS, wasn't there something fishy going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altus Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Who was the second richest man in the World who gave or pledged to give all his wealth to the Bill Gates foundation? Warren Buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister M Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 Why would he want to do a stupid thing like that ? Human compassion Maybe he's not selfish Religious reasons Humanitarian reasons Change of mind Lots of reasons....Maybe he wants to prove he's not a cardboard cut out stereotype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtkate Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I thought the Facebook owner has pledged to give away all his wealth over his lifetime? Unfortunately he's giving it to a charity that he controls so it's been strongly suggested it's mostly a tax dodge. ---------- Post added 31-05-2017 at 08:26 ---------- Warren Buffet. And he's a legend as a result. Most of the rich that donate to charity setup their own egos, dodge a bit of tax but still appear like good people in the public eye even though their charity does next to no good to anyone (Bill Gates is probably the exception here, his charity does a tonne of amazing things but it's still a vanity project). For Warren Buffet to give his money to someone else's charity that he doesn't control is surprising and amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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