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Sam Younger gives an insight into how the Commission is thinking about its future service provision, and the Cabinet Office announces the 12 organisations chosen to pilot National Citizen Service. Meanwhile children's minister Tim Loughton seems to have engaged his mouth before putting his brain into gear - again.

Charity Commission may cut fraud investigations

Sam Younger, chief executive of the Charity Commission, has said the regulator may have to set a minimum level at which it will investigate allegations of charity fraud.

Children's minister says fellow MPs don't know what Big Society is

Junior children's minister Tim Loughton has reportedly said that ministers have little idea what David Cameron's Big Society idea actually means.

National Citizen Service pilot projects announced

Catch 22, the Prince's Trust and v are among 12 groups selected by the government to pilot the first National Citizen Service projects.

Curley tells local support groups to 'put homelessness in your in-tray'

Navca chief executive Kevin Curley has urged local support organisations to ready themselves to work on the growing prevalence of homelessness as government cuts start to bite.

Ministry of Justice makes voluntary sector involvement a priority

The Ministry of Justice has released its business plan for 2011-2015 introducing measures for greater participation of the voluntary and private sectors that will create a "revolution in rehabilitation", Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has said.

Cabinet releases best practice guide for limiting council cuts to civil society

Nick Hurd has announced the release of a best practice guide designed to help councils limit the effect of spending cuts on civil society, at the Navca conference in Bournemouth.

Understanding financial performance and key financial indicators

Most board members, at some time or other, have sat in meetings and wondered what on earth is going on when the finances are being discussed. Don Bawtree provides an overview of the key financial terms.

Chairman's corner: the demon drink

A waft of alcohol fumes breezes into the office as the chief executive closes the door behind him. How do you deal with staff who sip the demon drink during work hours?

Voluntary sector leaders must fight homelessness together

Tania Mason warns the achievements in tackling homelessness in the 80s could unravel if the charity sector does not rally together.

Bloomin' boardroom

Trusteeship can be a struggle, but it can bloom spectacular results, says Martin Farrell.