At a time when some UK charities are being scrutinised for the amount of money that they spend, it was interesting to talk to Dan Pallotta at the IFC. We spoke to him about why the means justifies the end.

The majority of staff at magdas hotel are refugees. We asked her what media she reads, listens to and watches during the course of a week.

The annual International Fundraising Conference (IFC) attracts over a thousand delegates from major charities and is curated by the Resource Alliance. We asked new CEO Kyla Shawyer what was dominating the conversation in the sector.

We’re all for competitions that shine a spotlight on life changing ideas. Three cheers then, for the European Social Innovation Competition.

Despite economies on the rise, many of the challenges associated with the continent persist. With entrepreneurship a cultural norm, social enterprise has put down steadfast roots and is growing.

Your favourite local pub is put up for sale. You're fearful that it will be bought and have its character changed or be turned into luxury flats. What to do? Get the community together and buy it, that's what.

During a twirl around the capital, the CEO of the social care social enterprise Turning Point tells us about his belief in people, democracy and fairness.

In the second part of our look at east Africa, we consider Tanzania. Well known to the world because of its natural splendours, there are still numerous challenges for social entrepreneurs to tackle. 

269 capital allocations, £246m committed, £66m drawn down... Following its pledge to be more transparent, the world's first social investment bank has delivered us a big Xmas sack of data! Lee Mannion unwraps it.