Despite the loosening of restrictions, Chinese civil society is still characterised limited freedoms and funding. Join our experts 7 August to debate the challenges and opportunities for this growing sector
Landmine charity Halo Trust's chief executive is reported to have been earning £220,000 a year. Is that too much? Should there be a cap and, if so, what should it be?
Rhik Samadder: The enigmatic philanthropist leaves $100 in envelopes in San Francisco as a social experiment in the redistribution of wealth – and has urged those who find the money to pass it on
What does the journey from entrepreneur to philanthropist look like and why do prominent entrepreneurs, like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, become philanthropic?
In 2012, the Observer recognised 50 trailblazers who challenge the mainstream for the public good. Now, we're searching for this year's nominations, writes Yvonne Roberts