Think tank says regulator should tell sector to consider mergers more seriously
A report published today says many charities that would be helped by merger refuse to countenance it because they see it as a sign of failure
Age UK Newcastle closes down
One of the oldest charities in north-east England, it had been loaned £120,000 by the national brand partner Age UK
Lymphoma Association becomes Lymphoma Action
The cancer support charity has rebranded because it believes the old name held the charity back
NHS Tayside will repay £2.7m of charity funds spent on IT systems
The new chairman, John Brown, says giving the money back to Tayside Health Fund is the right thing to do
Charities failing disadvantaged youth on digital tech, says NPC report
A report based on 12 months of research says the sector should develop apps to help young people find the support they need
Charity Futures surveys charities on priorities for research
The think tank lead by Sir Stephen Bubb is using the consultancy Giving Evidence to carry out the consultation, starting with focus groups around the country
Impact for Growth fund awards last £680k to charities and social enterprises
The Impact Management Programme has made a total of £1.8m in grants to 41 organisations to help them improve their social impact
Digital round-up: Fundraising Regulator runs website survey
Plus: Sage Foundation donates licences for people-management software; and digital marketing agency celebrates seventh birthday with fundraising campaign
Scottish government urged to investigate NHS board's use of charitable funds
NHS Tayside has been criticised for using more than £2m from the Tayside Health Fund to pay for an IT system
Former officer jailed for stealing £216,000 from Christian charity
Lee Patterson, 51, pleaded guilty to taking the money from the Bramley Family Support Project, where he was a project manager