News from 2008

Don’t let it get personal! Minister for the Third Sector launches CTN’s new publication on codes of conduct for trustees

Site admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:10:03 +0000

Potential tensions in the charity board room could now be eased with the help of a new publication from Charity Trustee Networks (CTN).

Ground breaking banking initiative puts Not for Profit businesses in line for huge boost

Site admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:20:32 +0000

Not for Profit organisations in the UK are set for a huge boost as Bank of Scotland Corporate launches a major groundbreaking initiative.

Changes to Awards for All England programme

Site admin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:38:37 +0000

The Big Lottery Fund has announced changes to the small grants scheme when it ends in March 2009.

Concise Compact Guide

Site admin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:07:58 +0000

The Commission for the Compact has published a Concise Compact Guide, intended for both public and third sector organisations.

New Gift Aid Tool

Sue Howson — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:55:43 +0000

A new CD Toolkit to help charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) boost their income through Gift Aid has been launched by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

Governance Code Steering Group Seeks Chairperson

Sue Howson — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:14:24 +0000

Good Governance: a Code for the Voluntary and Community Sector, commonly known as the Code, has been hugely welcomed and widely used by the sector since its launch in July 2005.

Everyclick and Clear Channel Outdoor launch the UK's largest competition for charities

Sue Howson — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:02:29 +0000

Everyclick and Clear Channel Outdoor have launched the 2009 Everyclick Charities Challenge, a competition that encourages charities to boost their fundraising efforts

Charities and the Credit Crunch - advice from Russell Cooke

Site admin — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:58:05 +0000

Volatility in the world financial markets and the instability within the banking sector are causing widespread consternation in every level of society and the impact of the credit crunch is now being felt outside the banking and financial sectors of the economy.

Register to attend a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) consultation event

Sue Howson — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:44:23 +0000

The Office of the Third Sector and the Charity Commission are jointly running four half day consultation events in London and Leeds on the new legal form for charities – the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

Companies Act 2006 and companies in charity structures - update

Sue Howson — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:25:04 +0000

The Companies Act 2006 has brought in important changes to how companies are constituted and administered.