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The new Charity Commission chief certainly caused a stir with his speech at Charity Finance Live earlier this week, as Navca's Kevin Curley describes one of his comments as 'technocratic nonsense'.  Also, Nick Hurd insists the Commission's representatives have never suggested that the cuts they have to swallow will affect their ability to carry out their core functions.

Navca chief attacks Sam Younger's remark as 'technocratic nonsense'

Navca chief Kevin Curley has sent an angry letter to Charity Commission chief executive Sam Younger attacking his recent exhortation to the sector to "move from a grants mentality to a contract mentality".

Charity Commission can't be exempt from cuts, says Hurd

Minister for civil society Nick Hurd is confident that the Charity Commission can still carry out its work adequately with a much reduced budget.

At a glance: Departmental spending cuts and their effect on the sector

Vibeka Mair reports the vital statistics from yesterday's Comprehensive Spending Review and gauges sector reaction.

UK Big Society will depend on US business techniques, says Philip Blond

Leading thinkers in the sector last night suggested that engaging US-style business techniques could be the key to developing the Big Society.

Blackman-Woods named sector shadow minister

Roberta Blackman-Woods has been named as Labour's shadow minister for civil society.

Charities predict income growth and more fundraising jobs next year

Charities around the world expect 2011 to bring increased voluntary income and investment in fundraising, according to a global annual report released yesterday.

Fast action needed for new finance models

As the cuts cloud engulfs the UK, could new models of financing provide the bright light the sector needs? Jonathan Lewis thinks they could.

Boosting public engagement is the real challenge now

 

The spending review confirmed the government's intention to engage with the sector via its Big Society agenda, but how do we get the rest of society to follow suit, asks Niki May Young.

Charities hit by new council publication rules

New rules preventing excessive publications by councils could have serious knock-on effects for charities. Charity PR specialist Ingrid Marson discusses the implications.

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