'We have no more fat to cut,' Charity Commission tells Treasury
Chief executive Sam Younger says further cuts would affect its ability to carry out its statutory obligations and damage public trust
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Policy & Politics
News, in-depth reporting, and discussion of policy and politics affecting charities and the voluntary sector, including political lobbying, public service delivery and party policies.
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Policy & Politics In Depth
Interview: David Royce
The head of Crime Reduction Initiatives hopes to win a regional probation contract
After the axe: How the strategic partners have fared
The strategic partners programme, established in 2005 under Labour, is being phased out by the coalition. Sophie Hudson finds out how six former partners, including CSV chief executive Lucy de Groot, have coped with losing funds
Analysis: Will the Budget make Gift Aid easier for digital giving?
There is increasing evidence that people who give online are less likely to use Gift Aid. Jenna Pudelek looks at the potential remedies and whether they are likely to feature in next week's Budget
Latest Policy & Politics News
- Big Society Network chief hits back over 'gossip and innuendo'
- SCVO criticises regulator's 'unhelpful' guidance on independence referendum
- Durham CVS to close next month unless it finds funding
- Work Programme 'not helping the most disadvantaged unemployed people'
- Eight government departments below national average for payroll giving uptake
- Regulators to launch consultation on new Sorp in July
- Specialist subcontractors involved in Work Programme 'need more protection'
- Government contracts should enable sector organisations to improve employment conditions, report says
- DWP ordered to name charities and companies providing 'workfare' placements
- Leadership and skills review calls for graduate training scheme for the voluntary sector
Political Interviews
Interview: Nick Hurd 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
Interview: Jeremy Wright The prisons minister expects 'significant' voluntary sector involvement in new contracts to run probation services for low and medium-risk ex-prisoners
Interview: Chloe Smith The economic secretary talks up plans for a government supplement to small donations and tells David Ainsworth that the Treasury is also reviewing payroll giving and social investment
Interview: Charlie Elphicke The Tory MP says many will be horrified at his views on the sector - but he's not in politics to be liked
Interview: Jon Trickett The shadow minister for the Cabinet Office talks to Kaye Wiggins about the balance between state and sector
The Big Society
Follow the impact of David Cameron's Big Society agenda on the voluntary sector.
Latest Policy & Politics Comment
Debra Allcock Tyler: Make sure your council understands your concerns
If you want change in your community, get involved in local politics, says our columnist
Charities and cuts
How charities are affected by funding cuts and the recession.
Changes to the Charity Commission
News, analysis and reaction to the cuts and changes to the Charity Commission.
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Events
eFundraising Forum
- Date: Wed 5 Jun 2013 - Wed 5 Jun 2013
- Venue: London
Once upon I wish I’d thought of that
- Date: Thu 6 Jun 2013 - Thu 6 Jun 2013
- Venue: Bishopsgate Institute, London EC2M 4QH
Charity Accounting and Independent Examination course
- Date: Tue 18 Jun 2013 - Tue 18 Jun 2013
- Venue: Central London
Third Sector Insight
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Predicting Future Donor Behaviour to Maximise Funds (Document)
The majority of traditional charity donors are ...
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A Digital Face-to-Face Revolution (Document)
Face-to-face fundraising is without doubt the m...
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UK Corporate Citizenship In The 21st Century (Document)
This expert report asks 'What role should ...
