Charity Business files held in storage in Gloucester
Data from the defunct outsourcing company and its clients is being held by the storage company Ardent until a receiver is appointed
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Latest Finance Good Practice
Healthcare is a promising area for social investment
More health social enterprises are being launched, but they'll need access to capital and new skills to succeed, says Rod Schwartz of ClearlySo.
Even accountants get bored with using Excel
It's about time another spreadsheet program came along that did something a bit more exciting, says Helen Simmons of the Diocese of London
The danger of outsourcing charity financial services
The closure of Charity Business has raised questions and left some charities facing difficulties, says Peter Gotham of Macintyre Hudson
Yes, it's gloomy, but patient investors need not despair
There are opportunities out there despite a volatile market, says Kate Rogers of Schroders
Latest Finance News
- Youth employment scheme open for applications from charities and companies
- Health Lottery 'costs good causes and government £20m a year'
- Investing for Good plans to launch large bond programmes this year
- Arts organisations could receive £200m more lottery funding, says Ed Vaizey
- Institute of Fundraising and Rapidata to study the future of cheques
- National Citizen Service might cost £110m in 2014, says Cabinet Office
- Online social investment tool published by NCVO and CAF Venturesome
- Lloyds Banking Group appeals against court ruling to pay Scottish foundation £3.5m
- Step draws up draft inheritance tax clause for wills
Charities and cuts
How charities are affected by funding cuts and the recession.
Charity Financial Profiles
The Numbers: Cumbria Action for Social Support The figures behind the charity which provides support and housing around the county for ex-offenders or those at risk of offending
The Numbers: Right to Play The figures behind the charity that supports sport and play activities for disadvantaged children around the world
The Numbers: the Design Museum The figures behind the charity that provides exhibitions and educational resources relating to all forms of design and architecture
The Numbers: The Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 The figures behind the charity which built the Albert Hall and now provides fellowships in areas including science, engineering and industrial design
The Numbers: The Royal Society for Public Health The figures behind the charity that supports public health
Latest Finance Comment
Kevin Curley: Nottinghamshire cuts devastate the sector and make ministers look foolish
Our new columnist says guidance for councils on sector funding cuts is worth little if the government does not enforce it
The sector's solution, part one: 'banish self-pity and focus on the opportunities'
Yesterday John Tizard, an independent strategic adviser and formerly founding director of the Centre for Public Service Partnerships, assessed the problems facing the voluntary sector. Today he examines the way forward
Debra Allcock Tyler: Did playing Superman lead us astray?
Chasing money in the years of plenty caused some charities to forget what they are really about, says our columnist
Craig Dearden-Phillips: austerity will bite even harder in 2012
The difficult decisions ahead will require a changing of the guard in the sector, says our columnist
Charity Finance Skills Zone
Expert advice and tips in specialist areas
Additional Information
Latest jobs Jobs web feed
- Head of Finance & Business Affairs Art Fund c. £55,000 per annum + benefits, South Kensington, Central London
- Director of Finance Marillac Care £45,000 - £49,000, Brentwood, Essex
- SECTOR SUPPORT AND PLANNING MANAGER - National Children's Bureau CHM £33,310 - £37,848 (per annum inclusive), London
- Payments Supervisor British Heart Foundation £30,000 + £32,000 dependent on experience + Excellent Benefits, London
- Financially Inclusive Tower Hamlets Coordinator Toynbee Hall £30,000 per annum plus 6% employer pension contribution after 6 months service, E1 6LS
- Campaigns Officer Gingerbread £31,464, Kentish Town, Camden
- FUNDRAISING MANAGER (PT) Secret World Wildlife Rescue £27,000 per annum pro rata, Highbridge, Somerset
- EVENTS FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR (PT) Secret World Wildlife Rescue £14,670 per annum pro rata, Highbridge, Somerset
- Database Development Manager Battersea Dogs & Cats Home £35,000-£40,000 p.a. dependent on experience, London
- DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT The Salvation Army £52,348 pa, London SE1
Most read
- Gift Fundraising goes into voluntary administration
- Business Charity Awards close for entries today
- Investigative journalism should be a charitable purpose, say peers
- Criminal records checks on volunteers double in six years, campaign group says
- Health Lottery 'costs good causes and government £20m a year'
- Charities vow to continue street fundraising after Gift Fundraising goes into administration
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Events
Career Change Programme
- Date: Wed 25 Jan 2012 - Wed 22 Feb 2012
- Venue: Institute of Fundraising Offices, London, SW8 1UD
Designing and Running a Successful Fundraising Event
- Date: Tue 21 Feb 2012 - Wed 22 Feb 2012
- Venue: Resource for London, Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA
Event Fundraising: Strategy and Planning
- Date: Fri 24 Feb 2012 - Fri 24 Feb 2012
- Venue: Institute of Fundraising Offices, London, SW8 1UD
