Sir Stephen Bubb, chief executive, Acevo
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Bubb: Commission performance must improve before charging fees

24 May 2013 | Tania Mason

Acevo chief executive Sir Stephen Bubb has said the Charity Commission will have to get better at regulating the sector before charities would be prepared to supplement its income with fees.


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