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Our exclusive lead story today suggests that our new survey examining pay ratios in the sector is highly topical and timely - click here to take part in the survey. Today we are also delighted to announce that the Charity Awards 2011 are now open for entries. Firmly established in the sector as the one to win, the Awards offer a fantastic opportunity to showcase your inspirational work alongside the very best. Don't miss out - click here for more information and to download your entry form.

Website attacks directors' salaries at Fire Fighters Charity

A website has been created to highlight the "excessive" salaries paid to directors at the Fire Fighters Charity.

DSC policy chief hits out at government infrastructure plans

The Directory of Social Change has labelled the government's consultation on the sector's infrastructure "shambolic" and likened it to Labour's ChangeUp programme.

Amadi resigns early as Institute chair

Paul Amadi will step down from his position as the chair of the Institute of Fundraising early, after attempting to juggle the role with leading
the NSPCC's fundraising department for a year.

Labour backbenchers form new committee on civil society

Hazel Blears is to head a new Labour backbench committee focused on social action and civil society.

BIG says Transition Fund not for infrastructure, despite Navca claim

The government's new £100m Transition Fund will not give grants to infrastructure organisations whose main mission is to support other civil society groups, the BIG Fund has said.

2010 election gave sector a 'voice', finds TSRC study

The voluntary sector was "given a voice" during the 2010 election campaign according to research conducted by the Third Sector Research Centre.

Dawn Varley, vice-chair of the Institute of Fundraising's technology special interest group, has left her role at Age UK to join Purple Vision as a consultant.

A television advert by the Dog's Trust was ruled not misleading by the Advertising Standards Authority.

The RSPCA has lost its appeal against the High Court ruling that overturned the will of a woman who left her £2m farm to the charity.

No exemption for charities on planned mobile TPS

Charities will not be exempt from two new mobile telephone preference service registers when they are introduced next year.

Complete the Charity Pay Ratio Survey

In response to debate around the introduction of a 'pay ratio' for public sector organisations, Charity Finance guest editor Andrew Hind issues his request for help researching the situation in the charity sector.

Charity Audit Survey 2010

The Charity Audit Survey is a long-established annual review of the charity audit scene identifying the strengths and weaknesses of accountancy firms in this field and allowing charities to assess their auditor's services and fees against those reported by hundreds of other organisations.

RSPCA contentious probate

If you get a legacy but it is challenged by the family of the testator should you cave in, compromise or fight? The RSPCA recently faced this dilemma and lessons can be learnt from what happened, says Stephen O'Reilly.

Property VAT traps

Trying to save your charity money by subletting, surrendering or assigning a lease may lead to VAT charges says Amanda Soloman. 

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