Top UK scientists have today issued an unprecedented plea to foundations and philanthropists to spend more on tackling our “extraordinary ecological collapse”.
The 16th Skoll World Forum, on the theme of ‘accelerating possibility’, opened with a call to address the inherent inequalities in philanthropy and social investment.
Philanthropists come in all shapes and sizes. Cecilie Hestbaek at NPC explores the dilemmas of some wondering where to put their money when so many charities are now instrumental in pulic service delivery.
The mighty Gates Foundation commits $80m to close the gender data gap, Scottish social entrepreneurs are given a start-up boost and the role of Islamic Social Finance in dealing with critical social issues is highlighted in Istanbul.
Charities Aid Foundation has raised £20m in retail bonds listed on the London Stock Exchange. Ellie Ward talks to those involved in structuring the investment.
Georgina Symons-Jones, investor relations manager at CAF Venturesome, explores whether social investment or philanthropy is the most impactful way of making a difference.
Digital transformation in the social sector needs investment. NPC's Tris Lumley reflects on the necessity of charities and social enterprises to embrace digital transformation.
Approximately 750,000 migrants are estimated to have arrived in Europe by sea so far this year. The European Venture Philanthropy Annual Conference highlights the social ventures working to support them.
