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17 May 2011
Greetings!
The charity tribunal into the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance has begun with an accusation of micro-management by the regulator; businesses must do more to promote giving and volunteering according to the Commission on Big Society; and exciting appointments include Peter Ainsworth as chair of the Big Lottery Fund, and comedian Stephen Mangan as host for this year's Charity Awards.
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Public benefit guidance causes Commission to 'micro-manage' trustees, claims ISC
The Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit inevitably leads it to "second-guess and micro-manage trustees" about how to run their charity, in a way that is contrary to the law governing the regulator's role and remit, the charity tribunal judges heard this morning.
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Corporate Social Responsibility is 'tokenistic' says Big Society report
The Commission on Big Society has emphasised the importance the business sector in implementing the agenda's aims, but claims that the current corporate social responsibility model is "more about marketing than making a difference", in its report released yesterday.
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Peter Ainsworth announced as new chair of Big Lottery Fund
Francis Maude has announced that former Conservative MP Peter Ainsworth will be the new UK chair of the Big Lottery Fund, while venture philanthropy pioneer Nat Sloane is to take up the post of chair of England Committee.
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Red Tape Task Force presents Nick Hurd with findings
The Red Tape Task Force today presented Nick Hurd, the minister for civil society, with its report calling for a more "common sense" approach and measures to encourage volunteering and social investment.
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Stephen Mangan confirmed as Charity Awards host
Acclaimed actor Stephen Mangan has been confirmed to host this year's Charity Awards presentation dinner on Thursday 9 June at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
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Treasury considers consultation on EU VAT exemption for charities sharing costs
Exchequer secretary to the Treasury David Gauke has announced that the government is considering opening a consultation, within the next two months, on the tax treatment of charities that share back-office services.
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In other news...
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Interview
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Voices from the other side: fundraisers who become chief executives
Fundraisers have a tendency to set their aims high. So it can be frustrating that in terms of career path, few fundraisers have managed to rise above their director positions into chief executive roles. Celina Ribeiro talks to two fundraisers-turned-chief executives about their experience.
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Analysis
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Turning income into impact - How organisations should be run
Adrian Poffley, chief administrative officer, human resources at the World Bank looks at how to make your charity run well and efficiently.
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Fair trade: trends in corporate giving
Company giving can come in many forms, but it doesn't always offer maximum benefit to charities. Denise Lillya picks apart trends in corporate giving and warns fundraisers what to watch out for.
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Blogs
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The more things change, the more they remain the same
The Eurovision's surprise winner this Saturday leads Tesse Akpeki to reflect on how the charity sector faces an unpredictable future.
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Closing the digital divide
Microsoft has promised that a new generation of computers will help connect the web to those who are traditionally marginalised from the digital world. Charities will need to make sure it's not a lost opportunity, says Vibeka Mair.
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Alistair McLean's final stretch: the end of the cycle challenge
The final stretch of Alistair McLean's epic cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats has arrived. The FRSB chief executive describes the last days, and the multiple inspirations that kept he and his team going.
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You said it...
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"It is disappointing to see the CEO of a major charity insisting on reducing the sector to little more than than a handmaiden and deliverer of government policy"
Paul Edwards comments on Sector campaigning must take a back seat to service delivery, says RNIB chair
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"Chicken and egg! Whilst I agree that the issue of 'vexatious nominations' must be dealt with, the BPF proposal is inherently flawed in my understanding."
Bob comments on Private property body wants safeguards in Right to Buy scheme
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Training
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Did you know...
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7 out of 10 members of the public think councils should not be allowed to make disproportionate cuts to the voluntary sector
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Source: Commission on Big Society report - Powerful people, responsible society |
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