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The government’s decision to nationalise Northern Rock bank has seen a commitment to guarantee a minimum income of £15m a year to the Northern Rock Foundation (NRF) for the next...

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Online philanthropy platforms promise to transform the quality and quantity of resources available for domestic and international development, but questions exist about whether they keep promises and are revolutionising philanthropic...

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Fairtrade Fortnight, beginning February 25th, will celebrate the success of the growing industry and raise more awareness of the many things consumers can do to support fairtrade, which now includes...

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Investors now have the opportunity to participate in supporting children’s charities with the launch of a new foundation within the financial services industry.

The Fund Aid Foundation, chaired by industry veteran...

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A new generation of givers is changing perceptions of philanthropy in one African country reports The Herald newspaper in Zimbabwe.

Ruth Butaumocho writes about the rise and rise of artists giving...

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Corporate giving by US corporations has increased overall but has failed to move forward in key areas, according to two new reports

Trends and Best Practices in Community Involvement, a survey...

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The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has announced sweeping changes to its structure to ensure that it gives the best possible service to charities and donors.

In the biggest...

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A wealth of experience has been brought to The Big Give (TBG) with the appointment of its board of philanthropists, which comprises twenty-two highly-successful individuals from the private, public, and...

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While other financial institutions were tightening their belts the social investment bank Triodos more than doubled its lending in 2007.

Newly released figures show the bank lent £33m to charities and...

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An extension to the Government’s Small Firm’s Loan Guarantee (SFLG) scheme has opened the door for more investment in low socio-economic areas by community development finance institutions (CDFIs).

Three new CDFIs,...

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