Legacy Gift.
When you leave a gift in your will to the Institute of Economic Affairs, you help ensure that freedom can be preserved for the next generation.
It will enable us continue to make texts and ideas which explore and explain the principles and values of a free society reach millions of people, not just here in the United Kingdom, but right around the world.
We take no money from government, so we really do rely on private individuals, companies, foundations and trusts to do all that we do.
As a small charity we do not have a dedicated legacy team, but if you would like to discuss your gift for a better tomorrow, do the please get in touch with our Acting Development Director, +44 7827194874 or jonas.kan@protonmail.com.
Let Us Begin
Our mission is to kick-start the first ‘single-step’ of five journeys, each involving several thousand miles, and each contributing positively to the betterment of humanity.
Central to our belief and endeavor is Adam Smith’s insight that mankind is both self-interest-oriented and a ‘social creature’ capable of ‘virtue.’ When certain members of society provide the goodwill to initiate the first step, it will likely catch the attention of the ‘invisible hand,’ which will then help bring support from other members of society. Combined together, this support can help ‘convert their private interests and passions’ into ‘a better society for all,’ perhaps without any of them knowing or intending the consequences of their varied actions.
We aim to demonstrate that Adam Smith’s vision is still realistic and achievable in today’s world. This, in turn, could inspire others to embark on similar endeavors, thus kick-starting a self-sustaining and snowballing Virtuous Cycle.
Given the pioneering and experimental nature of our endeavor and all the constraints in life, we have found that our aspirations far exceed our individual capabilities. Therefore, we seek the support and participation of all individuals, corporations, and other citizens of the world. This support will enable our experiments and endeavors to continue, allowing us to fine-tune and improve them along the way. This could make our journeys—and those who join us—more interesting and fulfilling.
Inspired by Adam Smith’s thoughts on philanthropy, as articulated in the HKH wealth management paradigm, we believe the most profound and lasting impact comes from the act of ‘beneficence’ itself. This impact grows as more free and autonomous individuals and entities from diverse places participate.
So, let us begin.