But could charitable giving be akin to a more carnal pleasure, it asks.

What caught my eye was the league table of charitable giving.

Next, a row with wealthy philanthropists and charities over a cap on tax relief for charitable giving.

But surveys show there would be much more interest if social investment enjoyed the same sort of tax incentives as venture capital and charitable giving.

In the short term, however, the coalition must draw back from its position on charitable giving.