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Supporting The Voluntary Sector

News, analysis and comment on the infrastructure and capacity of the UK voluntary sector, including third sector provision of public services, the "Big Society", NCVO, Acevo and other sector advocacy and support organisations.

Analysis: local infrastructure - 'It's been all right for some'

Has the government's Transforming Local Infrastructure scheme, which has helped create projects such as Tameside 4 Good, had the desired effect on the sector's landscape? Andy Hillier reports

Interview: Sir Stuart Etherington

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations has weathered the cuts and the priority now is the growth of civil society, its chief executive tells David Ainsworth

Interview: Patrick Crawford

The chief executive of Charity Bank says it is ready to meet a growing demand

Analysis: Is contracting a threat to the sector's independence?

As two reports on sector independence reach different conclusions, Pete Alcock, director of the Third Sector Research Centre, says a different kind of charity is emerging,

Editorial: Was the Transforming Local Infrastructure fund a fish to the cats?

The government programme is effective but inequitable, says Stephen Cook

Editorial: Is the NCVO adapting to sink-or-swim?

The umbrella body seems to have accepted the new political dispensation, writes Stephen Cook

Editorial: No need to rush this crucial infrastructure fund

Ministers are being rigid over the deadline for spending the money, writes Stephen Cook

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UK Community Fundraising Manager Human Relief Foundation £25-30,000 (more for exceptional experience and results), Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK (with travel to other offices including London to manage London Team)
Director Inspira £50,000 per annum plus benefits, North West England
Business Development Manager Richmond Fellowship Up to £38K (depending upon experience), Islington, London
New Business Manager - maternity cover West Kent Housing Association £40,425 per annum pro rata, Sevenoaks, Kent
Business Director The Kenelm Youth Trust - Archdiocese of Birmingham £32,000 to £38,000, Alton, Staffordshire