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Cancer Research cancels Run 10k series

Cancer Research has confirmed that it will not hold any more Run 10k events, stating that the race series has come to a "natural conclusion".

Elischer departs IFC as Resource Alliance seeks 'fresh blood'

International Fundraising Congress stalwart Tony Elischer will not partake in the planning of next year's event after the congress organisers enacted a policy which will see all key volunteers 'rested' after a period of service.

Majority of charities plan to fundraise more in response to spending cuts, says new report

Over 80 per cent of charities will increase fundraising activity in response to the economic downturn, says a new report from the Charity Finance Directors' Group, the Institute of Fundraising and PwC.

Women are more charitable than men in nearly every causal area

Research released by the Women's Philanthropy Institute has revealed that women are more likely than men to give money for nearly every type of charitable cause.

Scottish voluntary sector to get £7.7m to support the unemployed

Scotland's education secretary Michael Russell has announced a new £7.7m fund for the voluntary sector to support around 5,000 unemployed people into work over the next two years.

Ten-year-old Dylan Ward wins Britain's Kindest Kid

Ten-year-old Dylan Ward from Washington, Tyne and Wear, has been voted Britain's Kindest Kid in the third annual competition launched by the Charities Aid Foundation and Five News.