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- November 2008 Quick Survey Analysis: DSC says
- November 2008 Quick Survey Analysis: Respondents say
The recession is increasing demand for charitable services, say 54% of respondents. Find out which sectors are struggling to cope with the influx.
- Legal Eyes: Statutory Dismissal Procedures – Glad Tidings for Employers
The Employment Act 2008 has received Royal Assent and from April 2009 it will repeal the Statutory Dispute Resolution Procedures. The removal of the procedures will make employers lives much easier. However it is important to remember that they are being replaced by a new ACAS Code of Practice.
- Soapbox: Should charities focus on the big issues or tackle everyday problems?
“How can you help me?” Carers UK explain how to strike a balance between campaigning around the big issues and meeting the daily needs of beneficiaries.
- Could the launch of the third sector skills body lead the way to a third sector apprenticeship scheme?
Beatbullying has successfully run apprenticeship schemes for the last seven years, equipping young people to work in the charity sector. Yet despite their success, they receive no grants, no support and job centres accuse them of offering ‘pretend apprenticeships’ and refuse to advertise their scheme. Beatbullying is campaigning to introduce apprentice schemes to the third sector and invites you to lend your support.
- November 2008 Quick Survey Analysis: DSC says
Let’s dispense with the euphemisms – it’s not a ‘credit crunch’ or a ‘downturn’ anymore, it’s a bloody recession. The country is experiencing a severe economic contraction which has been going on for some time – at least since last summer.
- November 2008 Quick Survey Analysis: Respondents say
The recession is increasing demand for charitable services, say 54% of respondents. Find out which sectors are struggling to cope with the influx.
- Funding for Sustainable Change
Newly published DSC report explores the extent to which grant-making trusts fund campaigning, advocacy and influencing. DSC research shows lack of clarity from grant- making trusts about whether they will fund campaigning. This makes it needlessly difficult for organisations to identify potential sources of support and means fewer charities are able to undertake campaigning activity.
- Legal Eyes: Prize Competitions and Free Draws
Running a lottery, competition or prize draw? If you don’t understand the key differences between these activities you could find yourself inadvertently running illegal lotteries or even committing criminal offences!
- “Yes, we can!’ – Jay Kennedy reports from DSC’s Campaigning Conference
DSC Policy Officer Jay Kennedy shares insights from our campaigning conference. The day saw several inspiring speakers sharing their experiences and advice on campaigning.