The Progress 1000: London's most influential people 2019 – Activists: Philanthropy

Founder and artistic director, Park Theatre | NEW
Bond seeks to make a difference in the local Finsbury Park community with theatre outreach to local estates and schools, despite no Arts Council funding. The Park Theatre has recently staged plays such as Summer Rolls, a “heartfelt portrayal of the British Vietnamese diaspora”, and new works by Tony award-winning playwright Christopher Durang.

Chief executive of the Big Lottery Fund | NEW
Formerly CEO of the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, North Londoner Austwick holds one of the biggest jobs in philanthropy. CEO of the Big Lottery Fund since 2014, Austwick has overseen the distribution of billions of pounds to tens of thousands of community projects across the UK, all funded by players of the National Lottery. She calls her job “an unbelievable blessing.”

Founder of Greenhouse Sports charity | NEW
De Giorgio is an investor, mentor and influential figure in the field of using sport to change lives. Once a high-flying consultant, he quit his job in 2001 to set up Greenhouse Sports, bringing together a passion for sport with his desire to stamp out social injustice. The charity uses sports coaching and mentoring to build confidence in disadvantaged schoolchildren across London, helping youngsters to unlock their full potential.

Charity ambassador
Despite having become a new father this year, Prince Harry launched head-first into his duties as patron and founder of the Invictus Games, the multi-sport event launched in 2014 for wounded, injured or sick armed services personnel. This summer marked a year until Invictus 2020, which will take place in The Hague. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are establishing their own charitable foundation after breaking from the Royal Foundation, which was co-founded by Prince Harry and Prince William in 2009.

Chair and co-founder of Smart Works charity | NEW
After a career that began in Vogue, Hughes-Hallett founded Smart Works six years ago, having been a dressing volunteer. The charity, which helps give women the confidence to succeed at their job interview by giving them a new outfit and interview advice, last year announced the Duchess of Sussex as its royal patron, a move Hughes-Hallett was instrumental in securing. The inspirational mother of three is known for her enviable contacts, ability to raise funds and her inimitable style when it comes to shoes. The Duchess will learn much from her.

Co-founder and CEO of cosmetics retailer Lush
Philanthropist focusing on animal protection, the environment, packaging and waste. He’s also prepared to stick his neck out for causes he believes in, like highlighting the scandal of undercover police officers behaving unethically in Lush’s criticised “spycops” ad campaign. Last year alone the company contributed to 493 initiatives in Britain, while this year it made the bold decision to retreat from social media. A retail maverick with a big heart.

Chief executive, The London Community Foundation | NEW
Heads up the organisation that has partnered the £27 million Evening Standard Dispossessed Fund since 2010, administering the fund and the grants process. Has been instrumental in raising large donations for the Standard’s Save London Lives programme, which tackles rising youth violence in London, and is part of the Dispossessed Fund.

Event director, London Marathon | NEW
Son of Chris Brasher, founder of the London Marathon which has raised £1 billion since its inception in 1981, Brasher is responsible for initiating a new race, The Big Half, over the same course which tries to be more inclusive to the disadvantaged.

Philanthropist | NEW
Duffield left Cambridge with a first class degree in anthropology before working for several years as an aid worker in drought-stricken Ethiopia. The super-smart mother of two is now a trustee at Save The Children and pivotal to the success of its annual fundraisers — cajoling her extensive contacts among London socialites to help save children’s lives. She’s also a trustee at the AD Charitable Trust, Access for Inspiration, the Clore Social Leadership Programme, the Clore Israel Foundation and the Weizmann Institute (International & UK). Inspiring.

Founder of The Felix Project
Byam Shaw’s charity has grown to become one of the biggest in redirecting food surpluses to feed the poor and vulnerable in London, after being launched by the Standard three years ago. The Felix Project collects good quality food surpluses from suppliers and then delivers them to charities to dispense healthy meals or snacks to vulnerable people. The Felix Project was started in memory of Byam Shaw’s son Felix, who died from meningitis in 2014.