27 September 2010 Greetings! This week, in the world of charity finance: job losses at Navca, a renewed commitment to government aid spending, new demands for tax reform to benefit the sector, and some impressive figures about return on investment in volunteering activities.  Navca to consult with staff on 18 job cuts The National Association of Voluntary and Community Action (Navca) could cut up to 18 jobs over the next six months following funding losses of around 50 per cent. CFDG calls for reform of tax policies in response to government review The Charity Finance Directors' Group has called on the government to review tax policies which often burden the charity sector, such as tax avoidance and tax relief, in its response to a government consultation on tax policy. Accountants should encourage charity transparency, says Dame Suzi Charity Commission chair Dame Suzi Leather has called on accountancy firms to encourage transparency in the charity sector. Allowing housing associations to raise finance will save public purse £5bn, says new report New legislation, which now allows housing associations to raise money through methods like equity investment could unlock up to £30bn for the sector and save £5bn in government grants, says a new report by Policy Exchange. Volunteering provides return on investment, says Volunteering England Each £1 spent on volunteering returns £4-£8 in direct economic value, according to Volunteering England's submission to the government ahead of the comprehensive spending review. Coalition to honour 0.7 per cent aid pledge in law Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has confirmed the coalition government's commitment to giving 0.7 per cent of the gross national income in aid by 2013 at the UN Millennium Development Goals Summit. Commission investigates theft and fraud totalling £21m The Charity Commission received 451 reports of serious incidents last year, almost twice as many as the year before. Blog Splitting the cost of a CAB A lot of lessons can be learnt from the Citizens Advice Bureaux says Big Society blogger Gordon Hunter who calls for some creative thinking to make the most of local resources. Events Charity Finance Property Conference 18 October 2010 VAT & Tax Conference 18 October 2010 Charity Finance Live 18 October 2010 Shop Charity Finance Bundle Offer  Only £149.95 | BUY NOW Save £146.00 Free Online Access Follow us @CSFinance Civil Society eNews Contacts Tania Mason, editor, 020 7819 1214, tania.mason@civilsociety.co.uk Phil Bishop, online advertising, 020 7819 1215, phil.bishop@civilsociety.co.uk Niki May Young, website editor, 02078191206, nikimay.young@civilsociety.co.uk

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