Locations
14 August 2014
Corporate support for charities doubles but public awareness still low
Research shows the UK’s biggest companies have almost doubled their donations to charities over the last five years, but most people are unaware of their work in this area.
Charity Aid Foundation
14 August 2014
Secretariat to the SORP committee and SORP publication arrangements announced
The Charity Commission and OSCR, as the joint SORP making body, awards contract to the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) to provide Secretariat to the SORP committee and support for future updates of the Charities SORP.
Charity Commission
15 August 2014
Charities risk losing voluntary workforce if they don't adapt
The Independent Commission on Voluntary Sector & Ageing, established by the think tanks NPC and ILC-UK, warns charities to improve the way they work with volunteers, or risk losing the time and goodwill of the ‘super boomer’ generation.
International Longevity Centre - UK
1 September 2014
Falling rag prices may cost charities millions
Charities are likely to lose tens of millions of pounds this year from a fall in the price of recycled clothing and other textiles, known as rag.
Civil Society
1 September 2014
Chancellor announces new tax relief for theatres
The new theatre tax relief came into effect on 1 September 2014.
UK Government
2 September 2014
Charities urged to report serious incidents
The Charity Commission issues alert to charities to report serious incidents to the regulator.
Charity Commission
2 September 2014
Nesta values volunteer support to UK public services at £34bn and calls for more
Innovation Foundation Nesta publishes study which values volunteer support to UK public services at £34m and calls for more opportunities for support.
Nesta