How ‘effective altruism’ can save the world
William MacAskill’s youth, scepticism and academic exactitude are some of the qualities that won him a legion of fans, writes…
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Bebo co-founder’s millions rejuvenates a dying village in Devon
Michael Birch is the latest multi-millionaire investor to realise that the most satisfying investments aren’t necessarily the most lucrative, discovers…
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Crowdfunded ‘Farm’ & ‘Abdullah’ film projects give artistic voice to a disenfranchised youth
RADA teacher and filmmaker Lucinda Cary is putting the youth failed by society in front of the camera with Farm…
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Can the Big Society solve the ‘black hole’ of charity spending?
With the gap between rich and poor widening, social investment feels like a new take on patronage, through the lens…
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The Cornucopia Club: revival of the salons
A philanthropic club is helping to breathe new life into the world of salons, with its own members hosting creative…
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The Giver and the Gift: Jeffrey D Montgomery and Finding Rhythms
On Jeffrey D Montgomery’s serendipitous gift to to a charity that inspires prisoners through music. THE GIVER: Jeffrey D Montgomery,…
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Closure of Mo Farah Foundation shows benefits of giving through Donor Advised Funds
As Mo Farah closes his foundation John Canady question whether foundations are always the way to go and advocates donor…
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How to reduce cynicism in philanthropic investments
As media interest quickly turns into public scrutiny, HNWs should reflect upon the skeletons in their closet, if any, says…
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The Giver and the Gift: Peter Virdee and Kids for Kids
On Peter Virdee’s gift to Patricia Parker, the founder of one of the most respected charities in Darfur. The Giver:…
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Volunteer-led historical epic ‘Kynren’ already a triumph of community and philanthropy
Jonathan Ruffer, patron of the Eleven Arches Project, and the 1,000s of volunteers participating in its ‘Kynren’ spectacular, are hoping…
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Charity Commission raises the bar for big givers
The charities watchdog is getting stricter—and a clampdown may result, inadvertently, in better philanthropy, says Lena Baumgartner. The Charity Commission…
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Businesses must get better at sharing their ideas for responsibility
Stephen Howard explains how responsibility is increasingly at the heart of businesses, but they must get better at sharing ideas…
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Donors key to keeping local libraries open
Philanthropy plays a more crucial role with job cuts and closures plaguing public libraries, says Shona Curvers. With shelves of…
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Billionaire Bernard Marcus gives £53 million to Atlanta hospital
Atlanta philanthropist Bernard Marcus, who went from building a home materials business to building giant fish tanks, has given £53…
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Why charities should lead in feeding Britain’s hungry
With the food crisis more likely to get worse before it gets better, the government and private sectors will need…
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Can philanthropy curb the Zika crisis?
George Hoare on how philanthropists face tough decisions in the face of public health emergencies Zika, the virus linked to…
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Big Society Capital launches social investment contest
The second annual Business Impact Challenge aims to inspire socially responsible projects as well as provide a healthy ROI, says…
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The Giver and the Gift: Thomas Dane on the importance of funding public art galleries
If we don’t support the public art institution then the ecosystem between public and private becomes unbalanced, Thomas Dane says…
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Money can’t buy you love – but charity can help you keep it
Ruth Gripper on charities that understand the need for better human relationships. ‘I don’t care too much for money, money…
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Trump v Cruz: the tortoise and the hair?
Jennifer Shea on what the Iowa caucuses can teach us about strength and weakness closer to home Against pollsters’ predictions,…
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