The global value of crowdfunding almost doubled in 2012, with a new report predicting it will double again in 2013, reaching $5.1bn.

The majority of UK charities are investing in mobile technologies and nearly two-thirds expect individual income to rise next year, according to a report.

Individuals are relying increasingly on their social networks to deliver information about and opportunities to give to charities, but those with larger networks are less likely to share such information, according to new academic research.

This week the Giving Card has announced new partnership deals with Mind and with Pizza Hut as it relaunched its website to improve its online presence.