Sector groups in London challenge cuts proposed by funder

London's Voluntary Sector Forum is objecting to proposed changes to the London Boroughs Grants Scheme that could see cuts of up to 80 per cent from the annual £26.4m budget.

New London Marathon chief named

The son of a London Marathon co-founder has been appointed as the race's future director.

Information Commissioner to launch first code of practice on data sharing

The Information Commissioner has launched a consultation on the first ever code of practice on data sharing for public, private and civil society organisations.

Charity Commission and government in talks on CC14 guidance

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

Job agency for deaf people blames collapse on Shaw Trust

A Croydon-based recruitment agency that specialises in finding work for deaf people says the Shaw Trust is partly responsible for its liquidation.

Nationwide to give all staff two days off to volunteer

Nationwide Building Society is to offer staff two days paid leave per year to support volunteer activities within local communities as part of its support for the Big Society agenda.

Hutton Pension Report: how much will the sector actually save?

David Davison says John Hutton's interim report on public sector pensions shows that the sector will save money, but "how much?" is the question we should be asking.

Fundraisers, get ready for the i-word

Ken Burnett casts his gaze backwards, looking at the major fundraising innovations over the past century (and then some) which have shaped the way we fundraise today.

Is it a 'cloud' or just mist?

Andrew Samuel argues that cloud computing does not live up to the hype.

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