Voluntary Sector News

Most charities seek social investment of less than £250,000

Third Sector Daily - 7 hours 16 min ago
Social Investment Business survey says that less then 4 per cent want more than £1m
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Healthcare community interest company to be challenged in High Court

Third Sector Daily - 10 hours 38 min ago
Transfer of more than 3,000 staff to Gloucestershire Care Services is unlawful, claims Michael Lloyd of Stroud
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Defra promises up to £125m to protect British Waterways pensions

Third Sector Daily - 20 hours 51 min ago
But it warns that when the body becomes a charity in June, pension arrangements will change for new staff
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Social Action Fund received 640 applications in second round

Third Sector Daily - 21 hours 11 min ago
Only 16 out of 700 were successful in the first round, and Social Investment Business expects a similar result this time
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Transforming Local Infrastructure 'could entrench inequality'

Third Sector Daily - 21 hours 11 min ago
£30m fund risks of sidelining BME communities, says Vandna Gohil, director of Voice4Change England
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Citizens Advice report finds evidence of bullying and harassment

Third Sector Daily - 21 hours 32 min ago
Complaints about Cylch Conwy District CAB by former volunteer Gillian Brocklehurst will be independently investigated
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Citizens Advice report admits to bullying and harassment at Wales office

Third Sector Daily - 21 hours 32 min ago
Complaint by former volunteer Gillian Brocklehurst led to investigation of events at Cylch Conwy District CAB
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Umbrella bodies back changes to European Social Fund

Third Sector Daily - 7 February, 2012 - 14:55
NCVO, SCVO, WCVA and Nicva say planned changes would make it easier for charities to access European money
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Health Lottery will not give more to good causes until owner recoups investment

Third Sector Daily - 7 February, 2012 - 10:31
Jeremy Muller, a Health Lottery director, says proprietor Richard Desmond put in £35m
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Wolverhampton limits days street fundraisers can operate

Third Sector Daily - 7 February, 2012 - 09:45
The city council has brought in the restrictions after 'overwhelming public feedback'
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Wolverhampton limits days street fundraisers can operate in the city

Third Sector Daily - 7 February, 2012 - 09:45
The city council has cut the days and locations street fundraisers can operate from five to three, after 'overwhelming public feedback'
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Marie Curie Cancer Care chief executive announces retirement

Third Sector Daily - 7 February, 2012 - 00:34
Thomas Hughes-Hallett will step down after leading the charity for the past 12 years
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Public contracts in Scotland to have social value clauses

Third Sector Daily - 7 February, 2012 - 00:15
They have been trialled in contracts for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014
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Lincolnshire charity wins freedom of information battle with Stamford Town Council

Third Sector Daily - 7 February, 2012 - 00:01
Riverside Association of Music & Arts sought to see documents about cancellation of festival
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Financial Times seasonal charity appeal raises a record £3.3m for Sightsavers

Third Sector Daily - 7 February, 2012 - 00:01
Newspaper has supported a development charity each year since 2005
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David Miliband highlights voluntary sector's role in tackling youth unemployment

Third Sector Daily - 6 February, 2012 - 12:06
Acevo commission aims to establish partnerships between charities, local authorities and businesses
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Malcolm Hayday to step down from Charity Bank

Third Sector Daily - 6 February, 2012 - 12:03
The Charity Bank chief executive says it is the right time to leave the organisation after 19 years
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Work Programme performance is in line with expectations, says ERSA

Third Sector Daily - 6 February, 2012 - 10:58
Kirsty McHugh, chief of Employment Related Services Association, says the scheme is working well
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Equality charity chair hits back over 'shoddy' investigation

Third Sector Daily - 6 February, 2012 - 10:12
Report alleged the head of the All Wales Ethnic Minorities Association misused funds
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Trafford Council plans to run two libraries entirely with volunteers

Third Sector Daily - 6 February, 2012 - 00:03
About 20 will be needed to do the work of 12 paid staff being moved to other locations
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