Like the world around it, philanthropy is in a period of rapid transformation. Younger donors are drawing on backgrounds in tech, finance and consulting to bring a more analytical, data-driven edge. Established families are turning their attention to legacy with fresh intent. Many are stepping away from simply writing cheques and towards work that feels personal, sustained and genuinely meaningful. At the centre of this shifting landscape sits Rebecca Priestley, a steady presence guiding influential individuals and families as they search for purpose. Rebecca’s path has taken her from 10 years at Kensington Palace, where she was Chief of Staff to HRH The Princess of Wales, to involvement in the Heads Together mental-health campaign, helping to build a national mental health crisis service, working with business leaders on strategy and profile, and now to advising families and individuals through her work as a Lodha Partner. She serves on the board of the Forward Trust, an addiction charity, and also sits on the board of a private family foundation.

For those drawn to snowy linen and beurre noisette, 43 Upper Brook Street has been a Mayfair landmark for decades. Behind a discreet door, Albert and Michel Roux—and later Michel Roux Jr—created La Gavroche, an industry-defining address known for French classics including a soufflé Suissesse which featured on the menu from the day the restaurant opened in 1967. As well as becoming the first in the UK to gain three Michelin stars, La Gavroche also launched the careers of some of the world’s most prestigious culinary names including Marcus Wareing, Pierre Koffmann and Monica Galetti.

After the restaurant took its final bow in 2024, it left a chasm that only someone with unshakeable confidence in both their technical skill and contemporary relevance would dare to enter. Fortunately, after 18 years under the mentorship of Gordon Ramsay—including five as Chef Patron at the three Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay—Matt Abé is finally stepping into the limelight with his first solo venture (backed by Ramsay), Bonheur.