Analysis: The fortunes of volunteer centres vary from place to place

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Judge rejects the argument that organisations, including charities, would suffer financial damage as a result of negative publicity

 
 
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The Third Sector Research Centre report, co-authored by Heather Buckingham, says many of the jobs created are 'precarious and low-paid'

 
 
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WRVS changes name to Royal Voluntary Service

The older people's charity says the change is to make clear that it does not only support and work with female volunteers

 
 
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Pension Insurance Corporation will make payments to cover the charity's liabilities for all the retired members of its defined benefit pension scheme

 
 
 

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Developments on Gift Aid

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Sir Stuart Etherington's criticism of the Charity Commission is endorsed by some, but not all

 
 
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Charities minister Nick Hurd tells Stephen Cook that, despite lingering fear and frustration, he sees transition in the sector and a determination to find better ways of doing things

 
 

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Case study: National Trust

The trust's latest campaign focused on celebrating the special places people love to visit

 
 
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Board Talk: Bad behaviour by trustees can undermine the cause

Lynn Cadman and Linda Laurance discuss an issue that can be difficult to address

 
 
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Cloud computing - a case of faith, hope and charity?

In the first of two articles, Peter Groucutt gives an insight into what cloud computing can do for charities

 
 
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How the Bank of England chief might affect charities

Conditions for charities should improve our time, but they should not expect a quick fix, says John Hildebrand

 
 
 

 

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