VCSE sector's contribution to economy "undervalued"

4 May, 2020 - 17:37

Pro Bono Economics (PBE) has published a new report that explores the VCSE sector’s contribution to the UK’s economy.

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Government publishes more details on emergency funding for sector

4 May, 2020 - 17:05

The government has published further information on how its £750 million package of support will be divided amongst the charity sector.

The funding was announced last month and includes and allocation of £360 million that will be...


No changes to Job Retention Scheme despite charity calls

1 May, 2020 - 17:46

 

Baroness Barran, Minister for Civil Society, has confirmed that no changes will be made to the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention scheme, despite calls from the sector to reform it....


CTG asks government to give unspent coronavirus grants to charities

30 April, 2020 - 17:51

Charity Tax Group (CTG) has led a group of VCSE sector organisations in calling on the government to divert surplus council coronavirus funding to small charities, reports ...


Report addresses strategy and governance in foundations

30 April, 2020 - 16:26

The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) has published a report on the importance of strategic thinking and governance in charitable foundations.

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50% trading income restriction lifted for charities applying for COVID-19 loans

30 April, 2020 - 15:28

 

Registered charities are now exempt from the rule which stipulates that half of their income comes from trading in order to be eligible for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Scheme.

The British Business Bank, which is...


Giving Tuesday Now - 5 May 2020

#GivingTuesdayNow to be held on Tuesday 5 May 2020

29 April, 2020 - 16:48

 

The makers of Giving Tuesday, a global charity awareness drive that takes place every November, have announced that 5 May 2020 will be taken over by #GivingTuesdayNow: a special extra edition of Giving Tuesday, in light of the challenges that charitable organisations of...


Make your organisation’s voice heard in Westminster

29 April, 2020 - 15:47

 

There will be several opportunities for VCSE organisations to have their voices heard over their future and the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.

First, the House of Lords will be debating the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on...


No additional emergency funding for charities

28 April, 2020 - 15:56

The government has refused opposition demands for additional funding for charities.

In parliament yesterday, Oliver Dowden MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport...


IVAR publishes briefing on challenges faced by VCSE leaders

28 April, 2020 - 14:59

 

The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) has launched its latest briefing paper on the challenges faced by the VCSE during the...


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