http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/finance/blogs Latest Articles http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/finance/blogs/content/127/recession_threat_or_opportunity_for_it_staff http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/finance/blogs/content/127/recession_threat_or_opportunity_for_it_staff Mon, 1 Dec 2008 16:04:00 GMT Traditionally, charities have fared better than most during recession. Planning cycles and the sector’s naturally slow metabolism means that it takes some time for any effect to work its way through. Nevertheless, there are bound to be casualties this time round. There will be less money around; smaller charities will inevitably be more at risk; and every organisation will be looking harder than ever to pare back costs. http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/finance/opinion/content/4041/getting_into_top_gear http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/finance/opinion/content/4041/getting_into_top_gear Fri, 1 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Iain Pritchard advocates the benefits of systems integration.