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16 June 2011
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While charity experts claim that egos could stand in the way of collaboration in the sector, the RNIB takes the lead to consider future mergers. Meanwhile the latest health reform response sees concern for small charities' opportunities in service delivery. And Robert Ashton has a controversial premonition.
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RNIB looking at whether it should continue in current form
Lesley Anne-Alexander, chief executive of RNIB, has indicated that the charity could make major changes to its structure, and suggested it is actively considering further mergers and collaborations.
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Egos and a lack of planning damage collaboration, say charity leaders
Egos, bad planning and tension around competition are stopping effective collaboration in the charity sector, according to a panel of charity experts who discussed the issue at a Knowledge Peers event last night.
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Voluntary sector could be 'crowded out' of NHS contracts, says Sir Stuart
A joint response by the King's Fund and NCVO to the government's Health and Social Care Bill has outlined challenges for the voluntary and community sector if it is implemented.
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Pensions reform needed to encourage public service delivery, says CFDG
The CFDG has called for the government to reform the Fair Deal policy, saying that it must be changed if charities are to be more involved in public service delivery.
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Payments Council chair admits cheque abolition plan was not well handled
The chairman of the Payments Council insisted yesterday that abolishing cheques is the right thing to do, but admitted the Council has not managed the debate well.
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Britons deterred from international aid by fear of how donations are spent
Brits are put off donating to international humanitarian charities by concerns about how their money is spent, according to a survey released today.
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In other news...
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Prince's Trust creates £7.5m deal to save Victorian pottery manufacturer
The Prince's Regeneration Trust, a subsidiary of the Prince's Trust charity, has saved the UK's last Victorian pottery manufacturer, Middleport Pottery, in a £7.5m deal, which will see the Trust lease back the company to the owners, providing it retains its 150-year-old technique.
Big Society has too much focus on charities, committee is told
The Big Society is failing because Number 10 has not driven the agenda hard enough and it focuses too much on preferring charities to deliver public services, according to think-tanks.
Volunteering Bill garners low support from MPs and umbrella bodies
The Volunteering Bill, which proposes the introduction of a 'fit and proper person' certificate for volunteers, received a lukewarm reception in its second reading in Parliament last week.
| National Film and Television School fined £17,500 for paralysed volunteer
The charity National Film and Television School has been fined £17,500 and ordered to pay costs of £4,787 after a volunteer was left permanently paralysed after falling 2.25 metres from a mock staircase on set.
RNID and World Emergency Relief rebrand
The RNID has rebranded to Action on Hearing Loss to mark its centenary and launched a new campaign to encourage people to get their hearing checked.
VSO volunteers to receive accredited qualifications
Voluntary Service Oversees volunteers will now obtain a foundation certificate for their training after Harper Adams University College agreed to accredit two VSO International training courses.
HRMC pledges £8m for tax advice charities
HM Revenue and Customs has offered a lifeline to 17 charities working with people needing tax advice, pledging a commitment of £2m a year for the next four years.
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Expert advice
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Let there be donor love
You've got their bank details, you've noted their preferred communication method, but where is the love? Chuck Longfield says record how much your supporters love your charity and reap lovely rewards.
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Case study
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Perfect synergy - a corporate fundraising relationship
Teenage Cancer Trust found that both its charitable mission and its need for funding were served in a multi-faceted partnership with the Home Retail Group, explains Sarah Henderson.
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Blog
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Dying to meet you
Robert Ashton envisages a future where a network of comfortable assisted-suicide centres are run as social enterprises.
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You said it...
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"Brands were developed by companies to increase income, NOT communicate 'what they do'. Why charities keep being taken in by brand charlatans is beyond me."
Ed comments on RNID and World Emergency Relief rebrand
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"I'm more than a little disconcerted that the organisation is expected to get a programme of community fundraising up and running in a 6-month period. Does anyone think this is a reasonable expectation?"
Joe E comments on Action for Kids fires giant snail Marathon fundraiser for not raising enough
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They said it...
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"I was amused to read an attack on me in the Observer, where I was compared by some Lib Dem MP to Simon Cowell.
"If that was intended as an insult I'm afraid I'm very happy to be compared to TV's most successful presenter; someone who has more people viewing his shows than any other."
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