Unicef Sweden’s latest television advert hit the headlines this week after it pointed out that the number of Facebook 'likes' don’t mean very much to children living with the threat of serious illness or death hanging over them.

The Duchess of Cambridge has chosen to support Children's Hospice Week in her first-ever filmed address.

Earlier this week Anthony Nolan was announced as next year’s London Marathon partner. The charity has produced an inspirational video featuring some of the 185 marathon runners that supported it this year.

There are few born leaders. Leadership can – and should – be taught to fundraisers if charities are to weather these austere climes, argues Neelam Makhijani.