Babbar Khalsa had charity status in Canada until 2004: Report-Rest of World-World-The Times of India

Babbar Khalsa had charity status in Canada until 2004: Report-Rest of World-World-The Times of India: "ORONTO: The Babbar Khalsa, members of which were allegedly involved the 1985 Air India bombing, remained a registered non-profit organisation in one Canadian province until 2004, long after its charitable status was revoked in another, a media report said on Friday."

Channelnewsasia.com

Channelnewsasia.com: "SINGAPORE: Local charity Youth Challenge has been given a clean bill of health by the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS). This comes ten months after the Commissioner of Charities (COC) released a report on investigations into improper governance of the charity."

Sveriges Radio International - English -- Engelska

Sveriges Radio International - English -- Engelska: "Swedes are giving more money to charities. According to a report from Swedish Radio News, charitable donations have almost doubled over the past decade, from around 388 million dollars in 1996 to 706 million dollars last year."

Uncharitable billing for philanthropy- View Point-Today's Features-Opinion-The Economic Times

Uncharitable billing for philanthropy- View Point-Today's Features-Opinion-The Economic Times: "t’s a contrast worth pondering over: against the backdrop of buoyant tax revenues and enduring profit growth, the extent of public-spirited contributions, largesse and generosity seems distinctly lacklustre. It’s one of the great puzzles in our economic life. And more so, now that India has more billionaires and the very wealthy than most other nations, Japan included."

A toast to truffles

A toast to truffles: "With white truffles in short supply in Italy, the price of the fungus has skyrocketed and, as a result, fetch better prices on this side of the globe. This willingness to indulge the delicacy was aptly demonstrated last week at a charity auction in Hong Kong when for the second year running, the world's most expensive truffle was snapped up by Chinese businessmen. Guangzhou property magnate Lim Sze Lim, together with two fellow developers, forked out HK$1.63 million (US$200,000) for an Alba specimen weighing 750 grams. Single whole truffles attract the highest prices."

Nationmedia.com | Daily Nation | NEWS EXTRA | Millionaires with amazing humility

Nationmedia.com | Daily Nation | NEWS EXTRA | Millionaires with amazing humility: "Mr Steinberg, 78, is a respected personality on the American corporate scene, wielding considerable influence with a sizable fortune to his name. Moreover, he and his wife are big-hearted philanthropists supporting several charitable activities that target the fight against HIV and Aids in Africa. Dressed simply, Mr Steinberg is in his element, chatting up a group of schoolchildren that have gathered around him. Next to him is Sue in a pair of huge sunglasses. With no single bodyguard in sight, the couple does not display the snobbery that is so common with the high and mighty. They are a study in humility."

News release - Be an Informed Donor

News release - Be an Informed Donor: "News release Be an Informed Donor Ottawa, Ontario, November 20, 2007...

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has a message for Canadians who donate to charities: 'Be an informed donor.' Tips for protecting yourself from fraud will be shared through public notices that will be published in newspapers across the country beginning the week of November 19, 2007."

Call for performance check upsets charities | Society | The Guardian

Call for performance check upsets charities | Society | The Guardian: "Millions of pounds a year in public donations to good causes may be going to waste, one of the country's leading charity analysts warned last night. Charities are failing to 'adequately record and monitor' the impact of donations worth almost £9bn a year as well as £1.3bn in annual subsidies on tax-efficient giving, according to Martin Brookes, director of research at New Philanthropy Capital, which advises wealthy donors on which causes to support."

The Globe and Mail: Charities breaking the rules, probe finds

The Globe and Mail: Charities breaking the rules, probe finds: "OTTAWA -- Most Canadian charities that provide disaster relief at home and abroad are breaking the rules, suggests a new probe by the Canada Revenue Agency.
More than half of the 27 disaster-relief charities randomly picked for close scrutiny by the agency's charities directorate failed to meet standards - including some that handed over donations to 'non-qualified' recipients abroad."

Deccan Herald - One-tenth of billionaire's wealth can free India of fiscal deficit

Deccan Herald - One-tenth of billionaire's wealth can free India of fiscal deficit: "One-tenth of billionaire's wealth can free India of fiscal deficit New Delhi, PTI: India's economy could be free of fiscal deficit if the country's 54 billionaires parted with just about one-tenth of their fortunes for the national interest.
Call it the embarrassment of riches if you want but India's economy could be free of fiscal deficit if the country's 54 billionaires parted with just about one-tenth of their fortunes for the national interest.
According to the list of richest Indians, published by the US-based business magazine Forbes, India has 54 billionaires and their collective net worth stands at over 368 billion dollars. This amount is nearly 10 times of the country's fiscal deficit, estimated at Rs 1,50,948 crore (about 38 billion dollars) in the Union Budget for 2007-08."

Jeweller spreads the spirit of giving

Jeweller spreads the spirit of giving: "A total of eight charity and non-governmental organizations received a boost in the form of cash and goods during Tomei Consolidated Berhad's charity night recently (Nov 13)."

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News: "One hundred and eleven educational institutions including junior colleges, secondary and primary schools, an international school, and some kindergartens joined in the celebrations. To date, more than $190,000 has been raised for charity."

Philanthropy UK : Asia’s first centre for philanthropy to open in Singapore next year

Philanthropy UK : Asia’s first centre for philanthropy to open in Singapore next year: "Asia’s first centre for philanthropy to open in Singapore next year By Roxanne Clark, Added: 14 November 2007 Asia’s first Center for Social Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy (CSEP) will be opened by the National University of Singapore Business School (NUSBS) in early 2008. Utilising funds that will be drawn from a recent donation of £6.7m made by the philanthropist Stephen Riady and the Lippo Group to NUSB, the Center’s aim will be to instil a sense of philanthropy among businesses in the region, to educate students on their broader social responsibilities, and to offer assistance to needy individuals and supporting organisations through social entrepreneurship."

Charity donations greatly decreasing - The China Post

Charity donations greatly decreasing - The China Post: "TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Stagnating wages and the rising cost of living have compelled people to donate less for charity. Beyond the average wage earners, large donors such as business leaders have been forced to cut down on cash contributions. Syin-Lu Welfare Foundation, one of the largest charity funds with close to 10,000 regular petty donors, has seen contributions drop by 20 to 30 percent."

Break a leg for charity - Times Online

Break a leg for charity - Times Online: "Not that these requests are restricted to parachute jumps. I’ve had: “Please sign that I’m fit to go trekking in Nepal for charity.” And “Please sign that I’m fit to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity.” And even – no kidding – “Please sign that I’m fit to sit butt-naked on a block of ice for as long as I can for charity.” OK, I admit that last one was for an endurance-style competition organised by a local radio station, but you get the drift. People wanting to go to charitable extremes expect me to take responsibility for them coming through unscathed. And that’s as comfortable as sitting indefinitely on a block of ice."

‘Threats’ may force private schools to end charity status - Times Online

‘Threats’ may force private schools to end charity status - Times Online: "SOME independent schools may voluntarily give up charitable status to escape the threat of “hostile voices” and “sabre-rattling” by regulators at the Charity Commission.

Schools exploring the move believe it would have only a limited impact on their finances and would free them from rules that could prove intrusive and bureaucratic.

From next year the presumption that all education is charitable and so can enjoy tax breaks will end. Instead, schools will have to prove they provide a “public benefit”, for example, access for poor families."

TheStar.com | Ideas | More than a century of good deeds

TheStar.com | Ideas | More than a century of good deeds: "Got a happy ending? The Star has hundreds of them. Since its first edition hit the streets 115 years ago, the paper has fought to find a silver lining behind even the darkest thundercloud. Front and centre have always been the Fresh Air Fund, set up in 1901, during the worst heatwave on record, to send inner-city kids to summer camp; and the Santa Claus Fund, established five years later to bring Christmas cheer to needy families. Both funds are still going strong, still filling a deeply felt need."

TheStar.com | Ideas | More than a century of good deeds

TheStar.com | Ideas | More than a century of good deeds: "Got a happy ending? The Star has hundreds of them. Since its first edition hit the streets 115 years ago, the paper has fought to find a silver lining behind even the darkest thundercloud. Front and centre have always been the Fresh Air Fund, set up in 1901, during the worst heatwave on record, to send inner-city kids to summer camp; and the Santa Claus Fund, established five years later to bring Christmas cheer to needy families. Both funds are still going strong, still filling a deeply felt need."

The newest billionaires: China's economy churns out dozens - International Herald Tribune

The newest billionaires: China's economy churns out dozens - International Herald Tribune: "The United States has more billionaires than any other country: 415 by Forbes's last count. No. 2, and closing fast? China. A year ago, there were 15 billionaires in China. Now, there are more than 100, according to the widely watched Hurun survey, and 66, according to Forbes."

Iloilo Adventists to host Asia-Pacific fundraising and philanthrophy leadership congress : Iloilo, Philippines

Iloilo Adventists to host Asia-Pacific fundraising and philanthrophy leadership congress : Iloilo, Philippines: "Iloilo City — The West Visayan Conference of Seventth-Day Adventists will play host to the first ever Southern Asia Pacific Region Fundraising and Philanthropy Leadership Congress, which will be held at the Iloilo Grand Hotel from November 13-16.

According to the organizers, the perceived weakness of philanthropy in the Philippines today is an urgent call for them to respond by exerting efforts at building strong bonding and strong networking to achieve a brighter tomorrow."

ESRC: Centre for charitable giving & philanthropy - successful bids announced

ESRC: Centre for charitable giving & philanthropy - successful bids announced: "The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Office of the Third Sector (OTS) in the Cabinet Office, The Carnegie UK Trust and the Scottish Government have today (7th November) announced the successful bids to establish the UK’s first independent, multidisciplinary and academically based Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy.

The Centre, which sees a total joint investment of £2.2million over 5 years, will support high quality independent research aimed at influencing policy and practice decisions in the UK as well as developing the necessary evidence base to better understand charitable giving and philanthropy issues. It also aims to help third sector organisations, government and business to better understand why and how individuals and businesses can give, helping to increase and target giving to support the public good."

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News: "F you were at Nee Soon yesterday, you may have seen these children with brightly-painted faces. But you may not have realised that they were part of what was possibly Singapore's largest one-day employee volunteer event. The children were among more than 20, aged between 4 and 12, who enjoyed the Bridging Hearts carnival. It was organised by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) member companies, United Technologies and Kraft, together with the charity Food From The Heart and Nee Soon South Citizens' Consultative Committee."

Jamal underlines the importance of `power of...

Jamal underlines the importance of `power of...: "The power of giving has been described as a very important element in networking and that its good use could make significant changes because of the spontaneity embedded in it. This was said by a Canadian management consultant who is also a world acclaimed and sought after inspirational speaker Azim Jamal, during a Networking After Dinner Talk held in Dar es Salaam at the weekend."

P.E.I. near top in charitable giving

P.E.I. near top in charitable giving: "rince Edward Islanders are still among the most generous people in Canada, according to Statistics Canada. The latest figures are based on income tax returns from 2006. The typical charitable donation reported by Islanders was $350. That puts them in second place in the country, behind Nunavut. Nationally, the typical donation was $250."

Sears sues university to get name on building

Sears sues university to get name on building: "Ted Rogers, founder of Rogers Communications Inc., paid $15-million to see his name immortalized above the door at Ryerson University's business school. Sears Canada says it donated $10-million to Ryerson for a similar honour, and got a lowly plaque instead. Now, the retailer is suing the downtown Toronto university over what it claims is a long-standing -- and so far unfulfilled -- promise to name an academic building after the company. In what may be a legal first, Sears wants a Toronto court to make Ryerson follow through on the alleged naming agreement, or pay unspecified damages for breach of contract."

The Times - Article

The Times - Article: "Sporting legend Lance Armstrong is heading to South Africa. The seven-time Tour de France winner will be in the country next week to raise funds for charity. Armstrong founded the Live Strong campaign after surviving cancer."