National media briefing: Welsh charities meet first minister, Cancer Research UK, Consumer Credit Counselling Service and the RSPCA

Third Sector Online, 8 September 2010

Charities in today's national news

More than 40 voluntary sector organisations in Wales will meet first minister Carwyn Jones to set out their priorities.

Cancer Research UK says only 7 per cent of patients receive a new type of radiotherapy, compared with 20 per cent in Europe.

The Consumer Credit Counselling Service says the number of older people seeking help with financial problems is increasing.

A puppy is recovering at an RSPCA animal shelter after its owner threw it by its lead.

Challenge Events Co-ordinator Myton Hospices £23,000, Warwick
Corporate Fundraising Support Officer Myton Hospices £18,000, Warwick
Application Support Analyst The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) Circa £25k, Regent's Park, London
PR Manager Cancer Research UK £35,000 - £38,000 pa inclusive, London - Angel Head Office - Islington
Senior Press Officer Cancer Research UK Circa £30,000 pa inclusive, London - Angel Head Office - Islington