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Government funding reporting demands are excessive, says New Philanthropy Capital

16 March 2010

Research organisation calls for 'impact fund' to help charities cope

African Aids Action pledges to contest allegations in leaked report

16 March 2010

Charity Commission says document is an early draft with no authority

Charities may face pension catastrophe, experts warn

16 March 2010

Scottish Voluntary Sector Pensions Scheme's liabilities may force some members to close, say actuaries

Minister pledges finance research for social enterprises

16 March 2010

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills will help organisations find ways to raise capital

Royal Mail warns charities they can't count on refunds

16 March 2010

Freepost envelopes with stamps on don't automatically mean repayment

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Finance good practice

The Numbers: Excellent Development
the figures behind the charity which helps communities in Africa to transform their environment and improve the productivity of the land they own.
Business Model: Expert Patient Programme
The Expert Patient Programme is a community interest company that was set up to train people with chronic conditions to manage their own care.
What the lessons of the past can tell us about the future
Finance departments should be responsible for taking the lessons from historical performance, says Chris Harris of Cipfa

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Sam Conniff

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