Civil Society - Finance - In-depth - Analysis

Christian Aid on building community participation

Wed, 1 May 2013 09:10:00 GMT

Natalie Dale divulges why Christian Aid believes it is essential to be accountable to the communities with which it works, and how it achieves this.

Accountability in fundraising

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:39:00 GMT

Confidence will flourish, believes Alistair McLean, when charities are seen to take responsibility for their actions.

Action Aid on listening to 'rights holders'

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:30:00 GMT

The board’s leadership role in ensuring accountability cannot be overemphasised, says Judith Davey.

Driving the agenda together

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Collective initiatives to raise accountability standards continue to be refined, says Christina Laybourn.

Investing in finance talent

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:38:00 GMT

Caron Bradshaw outlines key findings from Charity Finance Group’s latest survey on people and pay.

Dealing with premises

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:29:00 GMT

Jo Taylor summarises the lessons arising from the largest survey of its kind about property and the charity sector.

Transparency and trust - making the most of your annual report

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 15:17:00 GMT

In a major review of the financial governance practices of the 100 largest charities, Carol Rudge finds that they could obtain greater benefit from their annual reports.

The case for income investing

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 14:15:00 GMT

As many charities find their need for investment income is growing, Matt Hudson assesses the advantages of taking an equity income approach.

Volunteer or employee?

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 16:34:00 GMT

Victoria Cook analyses the implications of the recent Supreme Court ruling on the legal status of volunteers.

The future starts here

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 17:19:00 GMT

Patrick Nash urges charities to use new technology to improve service standards, while keeping costs down.

A call to action for civil society

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:33:00 GMT

Al Gore, former Vice-President of the United States, was in London last month to urge civil society organisations to help mainstream sustainable capitalism.

Transforming rehabilitation and the Philosophy of Brian

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:07:00 GMT

David Hunter looks on the bright side of life to see how the Ministry of Justice's new payment-by-results proposals for offender rehabilitation might benefit voluntary sector providers.

The inexorable rise of the primes

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 11:13:00 GMT

James Sinclair Taylor forecasts a tough decade ahead for charities delivering public services.

BHF investment policy: Linking head and heart

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:12:00 GMT

Simon Hopkins explains the new investment strategy now in place at the British Heart Foundation.

Giving in turbulent times

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:48:00 GMT

With roots going back 900 years, Tim Wilson outlines how City Bridge Trust has become a grantmaker with progressive ambitions.

Bringing reserves into focus

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:46:00 GMT

The largest 50 charities are adopting a bewildering array of approaches to their reserves policies, finds Gareth Jones.

How is the charity sector performing under pressure?

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:48:00 GMT

The latest risk report by PKF and CFG gives insights into how the sector is coping under the pressure to do more with less. By Richard Weighell.

Leading the charge

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 15:35:00 GMT

Vibeka Mair profiles the demographic of the people setting the strategy at the UK’s top 100 charities.

How to use predictive analytics to boost membership fundraising: Part II

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 15:23:00 GMT

Ian Harris and Mary O’Callaghan continue their discussion on the use of predictive analytics to boost membership fundraising.

Who holds the power?

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Civilsociety.co.uk recently convened a group of experts to discuss the merits of centralised, federal and social-franchise corporate structures. Gareth Jones reports.