Philanthropy

The agreement allows Bill and Melinda Gates a two-year trial, after which Melinda could step back from the organisation if the pair are unable to co-operate effectively. The agreement stated that Melinda would receive personal resources…

In a statement released on June 23, the 90-year old billionaire said: “Society has a use for my money; I don't." Within the statement, he also announced he would be stepping down as a trustee of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This…

On Tuesday, Longyan’s city government education bureau said that Zhang Yiming, founder of multinational internet technology company ByteDance, will donate $77.35 million to the southeastern Chinese city for education. Zhang Yiming’s move…

American novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $2.7 billion to 286 charitable organisations. Turning to her blog, Scott said she wanted to give the money to neglected and marginalised groups: “Because community-centered…

Matthew Moulding, founder of the eCommerce firm, has become one of Britain’s biggest philanthropists.

John and Laura Arnold have become the first signatories to the philanthropic “Give While You Live” campaign.

The Twitter founder’s 2006 “Just setting up my twttr” post has had its digital signature sold for an eye-watering figure.

Days after the eCommerce giant’s blockbuster IPO, hedge fund CEO Bill Ackman is donating his shares.

The responsibility of building a global response to climate change rests on big business. Even those not involved in the energy sector must overhaul the way they operate to create a real change.

Major companies are uniquely placed to provide support for smaller entities in a crisis. Doing so is not only morally responsible, but better for all businesses in the long run.

The Tesla CEO announced a competition for scientific development as part of plans to scale up his philanthropy.

The fund will create or preserve over 20,000 affordable housing units near three US cities.