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- Information revolution for Third Sector as two major players join forces
DSC and GuideStar International (GSI) have announced that ownership of www.guidestar.org.uk, the free public website, and GuideStar Data Services, a community interest company providing bespoke information, has been transferred from GSI to DSC. This combines the most detailed repository of information about charities and the voluntary sector with the largest publisher of information for those who work in it.
- Guest editorial: Small charities tell regulators to keep it simple
In our guest editorial, Cath Lee, CEO of Small Charities Coalition, reveals the findings of a survey of small charities, conducted on behalf of HRMC and Charity Commission. The findings highlight the need for for less taxing VAT rules, Gift Aid reform and more help with governance paperwork, as well as a support service dedicated to helping small charities.
- Legal Eyes: We’re thinking of rebranding, what steps should we take to protect our new brand?
Is your charity thinking of rebranding? Learn the steps you need to take to establish and protect your new brand from the competition and how to avoid other pitfalls.
- Soap box: NAVCA launches Strong Independent Roots
Navca has launched a campaign, 'Strong Independent Roots' setting out action steps for how Navca and its members can help politicians support local voluntary action and counteract public spending cuts.
- Trusts weathering the storm…for now
How is the recession affecting grantmaking from trusts and foundations? DSC research shows that many top trusts and foundations are giving more money despite a drop in income, while others still maintain the same level of funding.
- Is your workplace a playground for bullies?
DSC Web Editor Helene Igwebuike offers a few insights into spotting and addressing the adverse effects of bullying in the work environment.
- Everything is changing, so it's business as usual
DSC Director of Policy and Research Ben Wittenberg examines imminent changes in the funding and political climate, and argues that we will need to make tough decisions on how to maintain our independence so we can continue to change things for the better.
- Compact breaches are institutionalised
Compact breaches are institutionalised, warns DSC Director of Policy and Research Ben Wittenberg. The case of the recently cancelled Campaigning Grants Programme illustrates how the terms and conditions of government funding too often contradict the Compact; DSC is calling for The Office of the Third Sector (OTS) to review all OTS-funded programmes to ensure their terms and conditions are fully Compact compliant.
- February 2010 Quick Survey Analysis
Is your organisation trying to minimise its environmental impact? Two-thirds of our readers say yes and tell us how.
- Do you speak “charity”?
DSC Director of Policy and Research Ben Wittenberg argues that charities need to speak clearly, not in code – otherwise they lose their ability to communicate with the people they exist to help, and risk becoming indistinguishable from the state.