Charity Commission proposes scrapping summary information return
Changes to annual return, out for consultation, would gather more information on charities with little burden, says Jane Hobson of the regulator
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Latest Finance Good Practice
The private sector does not hold all the tendering cards
Public trust in charities will help them to win contracts, writes Ray Jones
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
Latest Finance News
- Esmée Fairbairn Foundation increased spend by 5.9 per cent last year
- Regulators to launch consultation on new Sorp in July
- NSPCC agrees deal to cover £63m of its pensions liabilities
- Government figures indicate that local authorities' funding for charities 'increased by £1bn in four years'
- Public Safety Charitable Trust loses High Court case over underpaid business rates
- Statutory funding for charities 'will fall by £1.7bn between 2010/11 and 2017/18'
- Funds allocated to help the sector compete for offender rehabilitation work
- Nuffield Health unveils £15m retail bond
- Big Lottery Fund grants £67m to advice charities
Charity Financial Profiles
The Numbers: YouthNet The numbers behind an online charity that provides advice, support and volunteering opportunities for 16 to 25-year-olds
The Numbers: Historic Royal Palaces The figures behind the charity that looks after five former royal palaces in London, including the Tower of London
The Numbers: Magdalen College School The figures behind the fee-paying independent day school for boys aged seven to 18, which also has a co-educational sixth form
The Numbers: The Institute of Animal Health The figures behind the charity that carries out research into infectious diseases in farm animals
The Numbers: Walk the Plank The figures behind the performing arts charity that specialises in large outdoor events
Latest Finance Comment
Gift Aid gets connected
The way you apply for Gift Aid is changing: Charities Online will make it quicker, easier and cheaper, says Andrew Edwards, head of charities at HM Revenue & Customs
Cathy Pharoah: There is no 'best' investment policy in the current economic climate
It's impossible to know the best strategy, says our columnist - foundations can't predict the future
Editorial: Social value act is a step forward
The implementation of the act is an important development for charities involved in the delivery of public services, writes Andy Ricketts
Editorial: Transforming an old banger
Private involvement in payroll giving is worth a try, writes Stephen Cook
Charity Finance Skills Zone
Expert advice and tips in specialist areas
Charities and cuts
How charities are affected by funding cuts and the recession.
Additional Information
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- Leadership and skills review calls for graduate training scheme for the voluntary sector
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- Public Safety Charitable Trust loses High Court case over underpaid business rates
- CSV launches volunteer placement scheme to help smaller charities in London measure impact
- Local fundraising training scheme for volunteers offered to other CVSs
- Camelot chief wants to raise awareness of Lottery's good causes
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Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising Conference
- Date: Wed 22 May 2013 - Wed 22 May 2013
Institute of Fundraising North East group meeting
- Date: Wed 22 May 2013 - Wed 22 May 2013
- Venue: As You Like It Bar, Archbold Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1DB
Conducting effective member research to drive membership value and growth
- Date: Thu 23 May 2013 - Thu 23 May 2013
- Venue: National Liberal Club, London
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