Charity Commission begins closure of Afghan Heroes
It has issued an order to direct the winding up, five years after it opened a statutory inquiry into the charity
Insuring against a PR crisis
When crisis strikes, it's hard to know where to turn. But, as John Plummer discovers, it's worth speaking to your insurer first as many now offer a range of assistance as part of their policies
Ignore fraudulent FPS email, regulator warns
The email purports to come from the regulator and offers gift certificates - something the regulator warns that it would never offer
Sector reacts with sadness to demise of vinspired
The youth volunteering charity is to close with the loss of 20 jobs
Youth volunteering charity vinspired to close
Set up by the last Labour government, the organisation has struggled since the introduction of the National Citizen Service; 20 jobs will be lost
Regulator examines footballers' charity amid concerns about chief executive's pay
The Charity Commission says it is aware of concerns about the expenditure of the Professional Footballers' Association Charity after it emerged the PFA paid Gordon Taylor £2.2m last year
Fundraising Regulator-branded car nothing to do with us, watchdog says
NCVO consultant Daniel Francis sparks mystery by tweeting picture of a Fundraising Regulator-branded car - the regulator says no such car exists
Minister promises smaller contracts that will take greater account of social value
David Lidington says he wants to promote a 'healthy and diverse marketplace' of bidders, including voluntary sector organisations
IoF launches initiative to improve diversity in fundraising
The Change Collective scheme has been set up with support from an advisory panel on equality, diversity and inclusion
Humankind and Blenheim CDP to merge
The charities say they will come together under Humankind's name next year