Curley joins government spending review advisory group

25 August 2010

Greetings!

The government's spending review is imminent and represents a pivotal moment not just for the coalition government but also for the sector, as we find out where the dreaded axe is due to fall.

This week sees what is likely to be an extensive pre-review build-up get into gear, with the news that Navca chief Kevin Curley is to be the sector's representative on a key stakeholder advisory group, and the launch of an RSPB billboard campaign calling for environmental funding to be protected. It is clear that now, more than ever, civil society organisations must remind the government of the vital work they do.

Curley joins government spending review advisory group

Kevin Curley, chief executive of NAVCA will represent the voluntary sector on a stakeholder group set up to provide advice to government on the upcoming 2010 spending review.

Royal British Legion says Blair donation publicity is 'no win'

The Royal British Legion's chief has defended the charity's acceptance of a sizeable donation from former Prime Minister Tony Blair, saying that rejecting the gift would have brought at least as much controversy as accepting it.

RSPB campaign calls for environment to be spared spending axe

The RSPB has launched a campaign aimed at sparing the environment from the government's imminent spending cuts, announcing plans to send campaigners to key constituencies and run a billboard campaign.

Nall faces NHS accounts quandary after Moorfields appointment

Charles Nall's new position as chief executive of Moorfields Eye Hospital will put him on the opposing side of the debate on whether NHS charities' accounts should be consolidated into general NHS balance sheets.

Navca members express concern about National Citizens' Service

Over half of Navca's members are unsure about or don't want to play a part in implementing the coalition's new National Citizens' Service.

Prince Charles' charity fraudster jailed for three years

The finance director for Prince of Wales' former charity the Foundation for Integrated Health has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing £250,000 from the charity.

Precedent set as Pakistan donations rise in second week

The DEC's Pakistan Floods Appeal has broken the mould by becoming the first such appeal to see donations rise in the second week.

Institute hosts first face-to-face conference

The Institute of Fundraising will host its first ever face-to-face fundraising conference in September at which the issue of opposition to the fundraising technique will be addressed.

Councils retract funding and property from homelessness charity

A homelessness charity for young people in the Cotswolds has lost 40 per cent of its funding and the tenancy it has held on a shelter property for 19 years after a shake up in local council.

15 Welsh projects to share £3m lottery funding

15 Welsh community and environmental projects are to receive almost £3m from the Big Lottery Fund through the People and Places programme.

Shelterbox sees second international break-away this year

ShelterBox, a British charity currently providing thousands of temporary shelters and aid packages in Pakistan, has suffered its second international break-away this year with affiliates in Australia creating their own charity to provide the same service.

Oxfam and Shelter share search marketing experience

The Internet Advertising Bureau has teamed up with Oxfam and Shelter to offer a search marketing toolkit designed to help charities and public sector organisations increase their visibility online.

Features

Technical briefing: The 'fit and proper persons' test

Alana Lowe-Petraske details everything you need to know about HMRC's controversial 'fit and proper persons' test as it currently stands.

Will no one volunteer to be chair?

Olga Johnson talks the board through the difficult process of what to do when no one wants to be chair.

Blogs

Local Authority three-card trick

David Davison exposes the costly implications of dabbling with local authorities as they deliver the three-card pensions trick

Where did the week go? Time management help for fundraisers

Ever catch yourself wondering what you do with your time? Tom Eeles has found a new app which can help perenially multi-tasking fundraisers

Coalition's first 100 days offer opportunities for civil society organisations

Jonathan Lewis, chief executive of Social Investment Business, reviews the first 100 days of the coalition government

Do I need an armoury to protect me from charity theft?!

Don't be an easy target, says Niki May Young. Protect yourself from charity theft

Events

Charity Finance Property Conference
18 October 2010

VAT & Tax Conference
18 October 2010

Charity Finance Live

18 October 2010

Civil Society IT Conference

18 November 2010

Digital Fundraising Conference
18 November 2010

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