Philanthropy is currently experiencing a dramatic period of scrutiny. Researchers, commentators and critics are increasingly questioning philanthropy’s compatibility with democracy, its approaches and practices, as well as its ethical standing.

Over 150 corporate foundations and social investors from 17 countries gathered at the 1st European Corporate Philanthropy and Social Investing Summit to explore strategic alignment between corporate social investors and the related companies.

The Wellcome Trust is advancing plans to grow its staffing and operations in Berlin ahead of the UK’s departure from the EU. While The Trust insists its plans are evolving ‘independently’ of Brexit, political uncertainty is spilling over...

Having played an instrumental role in building one of the world’s most significant human rights programmes. He talks to Julie Broome and Charles Keidan about the Oak Foundation’s work supporting those on the frontline.