Net-A-Porter co-founder, Neurotribes founder and serial entrepreneur Mark Quinn-Newall explains why giving to charity is such an important part of his life.

“I don’t think there’s any point in being successful in business unless you can use the fruits of your success to improve the world. Supporting good causes is an essential part of my life. Especially those that focus on issues close to my heart.

The charities I give to tend to fall into five categories that matter to me. They are:

• Promote neurodiversity and support neurodiverse people – it’s vitally important that we give people who are living with Autistic Spectrum Disorder better chances in life

• Prevent violence against women – this needs no explanation, but it’s an area that – very sadly – always needs funding

• Support prison reform. As Fyodor Dostoyevsky said, a society should be judged not by its outstanding citizens but by how it treats its criminals.

• Protect or restore our fragile and battered marine environment—because the oceans are crucial to our world and to me personally.

• Work in areas that move me and where my support can make a genuine and lasting difference.”

Please note: we cannot consider unsolicited applications for funding. Donations and/or grants are only made after a thorough referral and research process.

Among the causes whose work Mark has helped are: