Hacking has had its fair share of media attention this summer, from the phone hacking scandal to the LulzSec DDoS attacks. Part of this phenomenon is the creative, hacking-inspired take on DIY represented by 3D printing.

In just five years, New York-based charity: water has raised nearly $50m. This has been achieved by emphasising transparency; 100% of donations go directly towards projects, and donors can track exactly where their money is going.

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?

The multimillionaire founder of We Are Lucky has pledged to give away his fortune, £1,000 at a time, to the people he meets on his daily travels. His personal story is part of a deeper social movement towards generosity and away from greed.