Social investments should not be reserved for the rich - Third Sector

Social investments should not be reserved for the rich - Third Sector: "It should be easier for ordinary people to get involved in social investing, says Rod Schwartz of ClearlySo

The government has chosen to renew its emphasis on the big society, with a direct attempt to encourage greater charitable giving.

Several ideas have been floated, including an innovative idea to offer people the chance to give at cashpoints. As laudable as this is, we must ask the question: why are governments so keen to encourage donations, but less so social investing?"