News from 2010

Modernising Commissioning Green Paper

Sara McIlroy — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:28:40 +0000

"Modernising Commissioning: Increasing the role of charities, social enterprises, mutuals and cooperatives in public service delivery" has just been published.

Government and voluntary sector agree new Compact

Sue Howson — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:53:26 +0000

A renewed Compact - the agreement which governs relations between the Government and civil society organisations in England

‘Investment matters’ - Charity Commission consults on investment guidance

Sue Howson — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:32:40 +0000

The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has launched a public consultation about its investment guidance.

The Guardian Charity Award winners 2010

Sara McIlroy — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:53:33 +0000

Five charities have been named winners of the Guardian Charity Awards, which highlight the work of small charities that go to extraordinary lengths to help vulnerable children and adults.

Small charities tell Commission collaboration is successful

Sue Howson — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:00:18 +0000

Collaborating with other charities works and brings real benefits, small charities have said in a new report published yesterday by the Charity Commission.

Talking to Trustees

Sue Howson — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:33:55 +0000

Last week, New Philanthropy Capital, (NPC), published Talking to Trustees, which explores how trustees can help their charities to be as effective as possible.

Prime Minister launches Big Society awards

Sue Howson — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:24:52 +0000

The Prime Minister has launched a new award that will recognise some of the excellent examples of the Big Society in action taking place all around the country.

New Website for Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

Sue Howson — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:59:23 +0000

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is the new independent regulator of charities in Northern Ireland. It has its new website at http://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk.

Open letter to civil society organisations

Sara McIlroy — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:31:06 +0000

The Minister of the Cabinet Office Francis Maude and the Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd have published an open letter, which provides an update on the outcomes of the Spending Review

£100m Transition Fund to be administered by Big Lottery Fund

Sara McIlroy — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:20:29 +0000

The £100m Transition Fund, which was announced in last month’s spending review, will be administered by the Big Lottery Fund.