Charity Commission and government in talks on CC14 guidance

Lord Nat Wei, government advisor on the Big Society, has said the government and the Charity Commission are talking about guidance for charities on investment.

Survey to ask whether Big Society is an opportunity or a threat

A survey being conducted by London Advice Services Alliance, a leading national charity offering welfare rights advice, information and training, will ascertain sector opinion on whether the Big Society plan represents an opportunity or a threat.

Schools' High Court challenge to public benefit guidance transfers to Charity Tribunal

The High Court has transferred the Independent Schools Council's challenge to the Charity Commission's interpretation of the law on public benefit, to the Charity Tribunal, to be heard alongside the Attorney-General's reference on the matter.

Grantmaker invests £0.5m in CAF Venturesome

The Henry Smith Charity has invested £500,000 into CAF Venturesome's Development Fund.

Charities Property Fund returns 19.1 per cent in last year

The Charities Property Fund, the first common investment fund for charities in England and Wales, is celebrating its tenth year with a return of 19.1 per cent for the past 12 months.

Charity benevolent fund outlines ambitious growth plans

The Charity Employees Benevolent Fund aims to have raised £400,000 by the end of next year and to have spent at least £250,000 helping over 500 families.