After much discussion about how charities should adapt to meet new challenges facing the non-proft sector, at the International Fundraising Congress, the Red Cross's Alberto Cairo closed the conference with a call to arms: embrace change.

They strike a chord with the public, spread lightning fast, raise a lot of money and heighten awareness of good causes. But viral campaigns can be hard to manage for charities.

How to get the Critical Mass audience engaged after lunch? Talk to them about beer and throw in some moral quandaries.

How do you know if your social venture is ready to tender for contracts? Paul Henry at Inspire2Enterprise tells us what you’ll need to consider.

A new event in the sector, yesterday's Social Enterprise Conference, promised to educate and stimulate both established and budding social entrepreneurs alike. Did it deliver?

It's Friday. Which means it's the day before Social Saturday. Do you know what you're doing tomorrow? If you're anywhere near Manchester, Deansgate is the place to be.

As it prepares to celebrate its fifth birthday, we take a closer look at Social Business Trust. Providing access to top notch business expertise, its mission is to help social enterprises grow. 

This year's nominees work across a wide reaching spectrum of social causes, everything from encouraging global sustainable fishing practices to helping kids get financially savvy.

The way your social enterprise is identified in the eyes of the law can fundamentally affect the business. We went to Myles Cooper of Inspire2enterprise for some clarification.