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GuideStar shines light on funders
Just two weeks after the Directory of Social Change took ownership of GuideStar, a new service has been launched. The Funder’s Snapshot from GuideStar Data Services helps funders get a quick and simple update in their field of giving so they can be smarter and more proactive in directing their funds.
Learn moreElection pledges DSC wants to see from political parties
DSC is calling for political parties to consider five election pledges we believe will improve the relationship between charities and government at little or no cost. The ‘election pledges’, short statements of principle which include some key examples, focus on the importance of local grant funding, the effectiveness of the Office of the Third Sector (OTS), the availability of grant funding terms and conditions, government’s consultation process, and the importance of research in policy-making.
Learn moreRecent news
- News item: Information revolution for Third Sector as two major players join forces
- News item: Guest editorial: Small charities tell regulators to keep it simple
- News item: Legal Eyes: We’re thinking of rebranding, what steps should we take to protect our new brand?
- News item: Soap box: NAVCA launches Strong Independent Roots
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Recent reports
- Report of the Independent Expert Group on Expenses (February 2010) [pdf document].
- DSC response to the EU Review of the Financial Regulation [pdf document].
- Critical Conditions: Investigating the Transparency of Grant Terms and Conditions - Summary Findings [pdf document]
- DSC’s full response to the Compact Refresh [pdf document].
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DSC response to the consultation on Social Investment Wholesale Bank [pdf document].