Voluntary Sector News
Most charities seek social investment of less than £250,000
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
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
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
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'
£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
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
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
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
Jeremy Muller, a Health Lottery director, says proprietor Richard Desmond put in £35m
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Wolverhampton limits days street fundraisers can operate
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
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
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
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
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
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
Acevo commission aims to establish partnerships between charities, local authorities and businesses
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Malcolm Hayday to step down from Charity Bank
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
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
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
About 20 will be needed to do the work of 12 paid staff being moved to other locations
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