Many government polices for voluntary sector are worthless, says Theodoreson
The chair of the Charity Finance Group says much of what the government does makes little difference to the sector
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Action for Blind People spent £73,000 of staff time on Work Programme
It has received a 'negligible' number of referrals from prime contractors, chief executive Stephen Remington tells MPs
Groundwork South West goes into administration with the loss of 130 staff
The charity has 11 offices and is part of the Groundwork UK federation, which will not say why it is closing
Evaluation of National Citizen Service proposes improvements to last year's pilot projects
The youth volunteering scheme was a hit with young people but there are concerns about its future, the report shows
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Big corporates to niche companies: Business Charity Awards are announced
Newsreader Huw Edwards hosts black-tie ceremony for winners, including Employee of the Year, Kate Neville of Capital Group Companies; Barclays wins three categories
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Tax Relief Cap
Latest news and analysis about how the government's proposal will affect the sector.
BIG ISSUE
Work Programme
Billed as the sector's best hope for winning government contracts, the Work Programme continues to attract criticism.
Latest Movers
Penny Woods joins the British Lung Foundation
Plus Derek Caren, Nick Acland, Simon Malcolm, Jacqueline Bell and Sarah Mallender
In depth
Analysis: Victim Support takes on the government
Charity relies on public funding, but chief executive Javed Khan says it has very good reasons to speak out
Analysis: the Canal and River Trust casts off from the moorings of state
After three years of planning, British Waterways is to leave government control and become a charity. David Ainsworth reports on progress and interviews its chief executive, Robin Evans
Latest Good Practice
Case study: Action for Children and Elephant Family
The children's charity and the charity funding the endangered Asian Elephant staged the largest ever Easter egg hunt
Interview: Anna Drew
The lead media officer at the Methodist Church talks to John Plummer about how her faith influences all of her work
A stronger appeals process?
Francesca Quint, senior barrister at Radcliffe Chambers, is among lawyers saying how they think the charity tribunal could be made more effective
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- Director The Marr-Munning Trust £47,500 per annum FTE salary (£38,000 pro rata) plus pension contribution, London
- Head of Volunteering Macmillan Cancer Support £60,000 - £65,000 pa + benefits, London
- Membership Payments Officer Royal Pharmaceutical Society 25,000 pro rata, Based at the Society's HQ in London. The offices are in close proximity to Vauxhall and Waterloo.
- Head of Volunteering Development Save the Children £45,000-£47,000 + pension, Farringdon
- Database and Donor Care Coordinator Haven House Children's Hospice £22-£25FTE, Chingford, London
- Fundraising Manager (Gloucestershire, Somerset & Dorset) The Air Ambulance Service £25,000-£30,000 p/a, plus benefits, Home Based, South West England to cover Gloucestershire, Somerset & Dorset
- Funding Manager Vision Support £30,000 pro rata, Office base flexible - travel throughout Cheshire, Halton and North Wales essential
- Fundraising Manager Action for Brazil's Children Trust (ABC Trust) £35,000-£40,000 depending on experience, Soho, London
- Operations Manager/Deputy Chief Executive Deafway £29,236 - £42,491, Preston, Lancashire
- Appeals Director Downside Fisher Youth Club (The Downside Settlement) £37, 848 - £40,555 (Inclusive of London Weighting), Southwark, London
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Small Charities Marketing Summit
- Date: Fri 18 May 2012 - Fri 18 May 2012
- Venue: London
HR Conference 2012 - Be a Great employer - Get the best from your staff
- Date: Mon 21 May 2012 - Mon 21 May 2012
- Venue: NCVO, Regent's Wharf. 8 All Saints Street, N1 9RL
Digital Fundraising 2012
- Date: Wed 23 May 2012 - Wed 23 May 2012
- Venue: ILEC Conference Centre Ibis London Earls Court 47 Lillie Road London SW6 1UD
