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ByJay Kennedy, Director of Policy and Research, DSC —14 July, 2017
Mr Rogers’ mum gave us a mantra for our times
Mister Rogers’ mum would say to him: ‘If you look for the helpers, you will know there’s hope.’ We should...
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ByDaniel Ferrell-Schweppenstedde, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, DSC —Government and the Voluntary Sector, Policy, campaigns & research, Policy — 14 July, 2017
New research shows more people benefiting from charity – a good thing?
The Charity Commission has published the results of an independent poll on trust and confidence in the Commission and in...
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12 July, 2017
How can DSC help you?
We work to create a strong and vibrant voluntary sector
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ByJay Kennedy, Directory of Policy and Research, DSC, and Daniel Ferrell-Schweppenstedde, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, DSC —Policy, campaigns & research — 3 July, 2017
Civil society confronts the 2017 Queen’s Speech
At a time of rapidly shifting plans and expectations, Her Majesty dumped the traditional ermine and pearls for the Queen’s...
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By Daniel Ferrell-Schweppenstedde, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, DSC —Policy, campaigns & research — 27 June, 2017
Imagine you have to start all over again every 12 months...
... the case for multi-annual core funding in grant-making. Our new Policy and Public Affairs Manager shares his views on...
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ByDaniel Ferrell-Schweppenstedde, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, DSC —Policy, campaigns & research, Government and the Voluntary Sector — 16 June, 2017
New Sports and Civil Society Minister Tracey Crouch needs to listen to the grassroots
Tracey Crouch MP is the new Sports and Civil Society Minister, having been reappointed during the cabinet reshuffle with an...
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ByJay Kennedy, Director of Policy and Research, DSC and Rachel Cain, Researcher, DSC —Policy — 31 May, 2017
Manifesto Mashup!
3 UK wide parties with significant representation. 3 manifestos between 70-80 pages. Sounds a little daunting? We've condensed lots of...
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Policy, campaigns & research — 31 May, 2017
General Election: what does it mean for charities?
...a question we are all waiting to see played out with bated breath. Join us for a live Q&A discussion...