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Published on: 17 December 2019

Written by: John Picton All articles by John Picton

“Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business. Charity, mercy, forbearance and benevolence were all...
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Published on: 13 September 2013

Written by: Edge Fund All articles by Edge Fund

As child poverty in the UK rises, it's time to ask about a century of charitable giving: does philanthropy just...

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