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25 Jan 2012 | David Philpott

David Philpott returns to East Africa to see the fruits of aid spending first-hand in Uganda.

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Defining social enterprise

The charity sector must take the lead in defining what we mean by social enterprise, urges Su Sayer.

Charities' pension hopes dashed by government review

Changes which could help charities cope with pension deficits are on the radar, but would require further government consultation, says David Davison.

Consumer power: the future of social enterprises

Peter Holbrook explains why he wants to more actively engage consumers with social enterprise.

Time management: execute with excellence

Allocating time appropriately between strategy and operations is, says John Tate, the key to business success.

As Tories gleefully dismantle the state and public services withdraw, what's left to fill the gap? Those well-off, well-meaning people who have the spare time and energy to run a social enterprise, a school, a library and their nearest roundabout do not live in the areas that are most in need of intervention and services.

» Sweeping change: riots and the Big Society

Diane Wilde, director of charities, Barclays Wealth, Scotland

The government should look again at reducing VAT on investment management fees for charities, says Diane Wilde.


 

Charity assets: Wedgwood case is just the tip of the iceberg

Charities could be responsible for 'orphan' pensions liabilities, born from unconnected organisations. David Davidson offers his advice to prevent an outcome as seen in the Wedgwood case.

Staying ahead of the Olympic Games

Ian Allsop stakes his claim for the gold medal in the 2012 cynicism marathon.

Socrates Socratous, director, SOC VAT Consultants

HMRC's new dispute resolution service would instil more confidence if the facilitators were independent, says Socrates Socratous.

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