There are over 1.5 million charities in the US alone. We're bombarded by new campaigns and donation requests, both via Facebook and in the street – but it's hard to know who to give to. Dollar a Day lets people “spread their bets”, donating one dollar daily to a range of non-profits.

Gen Y is often labelled as narcissistic and entitled – yet in 2013, 87% of them gave to charity. Over 60% of Millennials have donated via their mobiles, and they want transparency and simplicity when doing so. Are charities paying enough attention to tomorrow’s philanthropists?

When giving to charities, people want their money to go straight to the frontline, not be spent on paperwork. Unfortunately, these sorts of costs are fundamental to effectively running charities. Researchers have found a new model to solve this issue.

Experts believe that interest in DNA-based nutrition is set to increase in the UK. Already over 10% of food consumption is driven by a desire for personalised products, a number which rises to 15% of Boomers, who are particularly aware of their daily health needs.