Analysis: Blowing the whistle
What happened when one woman went to the Charity Commission with information about the charity she worked for? Kaye Wiggins reports
Latest News
Health Lottery will not give more to good causes until owner recoups investment
Jeremy Muller, a Health Lottery director, says proprietor Richard Desmond put in £35m
Lincolnshire charity wins freedom of information battle with Stamford Town Council
Riverside Association of Music & Arts sought to see documents about cancellation of festival
Wolverhampton limits days street fundraisers can operate
The city council has brought in the restrictions after 'overwhelming public feedback'
Public contracts in Scotland to have social value clauses
They have been trialled in contracts for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014
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Francis Rossi becomes patron of the National Migraine Centre
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In depth
Analysis: Charities make the most of business rate relief
The practice of charities occupying empty premises so landlords can benefit from business rate relief has come under scrutiny from the sector, councils and lawyers. David Ainsworth reports
Analysis: Charities frustrated as volunteers are put on work schemes
Should jobseekers who volunteer for charities be told to work elsewhere for free? Kaye Wiggins reports
Latest Good Practice
Case Study: Mind and Rethink Mental Illness
The mental health charities have teamed up to run the Time to Change campaign, aimed at ending stigma about mental health in England
The first move in mergers should be communication
Rumours about mergers can cause uncertainty among staff so it's best to get a communications plan in place first, says Valerie Morton
Board Talk: When chief executive and chair are at loggerheads
Penelope Gibbs and Alec Sandison discuss handling conflict in charity boardrooms
Yes, it's gloomy, but patient investors need not despair
There are opportunities out there despite a volatile market, says Kate Rogers of Schroders
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Health Lottery
Latest news and analysis about the controversial lottery launched by the media owner Richard Desmond.
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Work Programme
Billed as the sector's best hope for winning government contracts, the Work Programme continues to attract criticism.
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- International Assistant Director of Fundraising, Individual Giving The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) Competitive salary and benefits, London (with international travel)
- International Assistant Director of Fundraising, Partnership Giving & Fundraising Resources The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) Competitive salary and benefits, London (with international travel)
- Director of Fundraising & Communications The Fire Fighters Charity Circa £65,000 plus car allowance, Basingstoke, Hampshire
- Challenge Events Co-ordinator Myton Hospices £23,000, Warwick
- Corporate Fundraising Support Officer Myton Hospices £18,000, Warwick
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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
Externalisation: Public sector to social enterprise
- Date: Wed 8 Feb 2012 - Wed 8 Feb 2012
- Venue: iSE, Avoca Court, 23 Moseley Road, Digbeth, Birmingham, B12 0HJ
Introduction to The Raiser's Edge
- Date: Thu 9 Feb 2012 - Thu 9 Feb 2012
- Venue: The Hub, Kings Cross, 34B York Way, London, N1 9AB
