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Jo Mackie, chief executive of Wood Family Trust (WFT) believes her organisation is “taking venture philanthropy to the next level” through its “unique” work in Rwanda.

She says the project...

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We bring you a round-up of corporate social responsibility activities across the world, from tackling obesity in over 200 countries to empowering women entrepreneurs in Asia.

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Over 70% of organisations that do not operate a payroll giving scheme think their employees would not engage with the scheme, according to new research. Over 70% are also unsure...

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According to research undertaken by András Tilcsik and Christopher Marquis, Large-scale events like the Olympics lead to a dramatic, albeit short-term increase in otherwise steady charitable-giving patterns among corporations headquartered...

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Individuals can now buy and sell investments in leading social businesses online through Ethex, the UK’s first not-for-profit stockbroker.

Ethex.org.uk features positive investments (in businesses that offer social, environmental and financial...

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The number of corporate foundations in England and Wales has risen to 140, up from 126 in 2006, a report from consultancy Corporate Governance says.

The financial services sector leads...

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The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) unveiled a new engagement model for CEOs during the annual gathering of its Board of Boards during International Corporate Philanthropy Day on 25th February....

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Over £1m was pledged to Save the Children at the 18th annual Thomson Reuters International Financing Review (IFR) gala awards dinner at the end of last month.

Senior representatives of...

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Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd last month launched a Dorset Community Foundation corporate giving initiative that will see government put in £1 for every £2 donated by businesses, up...

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The role of corporate philanthropy, shareholders, employees and consumers  in addressing society’s problems was highlighted on International Corporate Philanthropy Day (ICPD) on 27th February.

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