Peter Wanless, BIG chief executive and Peter Ainsworth, BIG chair
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The new BIG: funder, promoter of social investment, convenor of conversations

10 Apr 2012 | Tania Mason

The Big Lottery Fund aims to be much less prescriptive and more flexible than it has been in the past, say its chair and chief executive. And it is planning a new 'bright ideas' type programme. Tania Mason reports.

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Clare Gilhooly, Cambridge House chief executive

One of the mysteries of the Charity Business saga has been how social action charity Cambridge House managed to come by the electronic and paper records of all the clients. In an exclusive interview with Tania Mason, Cambridge House chief executive Clare Gilhooly tells all – or at least, almost all...

Dan Corry - No easy rider

Dan Corry has just joined New Philanthropy Capital as CEO. He discusses his priorities with Vibeka Mair.

Matthew Lester, operations director at Papworth Trust & chair of ERSA

Matthew Lester, chair of the Employment Related Services Association, has little truck with charities that complain about the Work Programme.  Vibeka Mair reports.

Ian Theodoreson - A passion for leadership

CFDG's new chair tells Andrew Hind that it's time for the group to become more passionate about securing change.

The widely held view that charities should stick to doing good works and stay clear of campaigning is a recipe for social stagnation. The world has changed, charities need to change with it and speak truth to power about what it takes to solve root causes of societal ills rather than pussyfoot around problems.

» Liberal influence: Andrew Hind interviews Lord Rennard

Marg Mayne, CEO of VSO

VSO is cutting admin costs by a third, swallowing a 12 per cent drop in its core DfID grant over the next three years, yet still aiming for expansion. Tania Mason explains how.


Jonathan Lewis, outgoing chief executive of Social Investment Business

In August, Jonathan Lewis leaves social lender Social Investment Business to become chief executive of NHS spin-out Bromley Healthcare. Lewis reflects on his time with the UK’s largest social investor.  

Geoff Mulgan on investing in society and his plans for Nesta as a charity

Next month, Geoff Mulgan, a former Downing Street adviser, takes the helm at Nesta. Vibeka Mair finds out about his plans for the new charity and finds out why he is cautious about social investment in the UK.

Seaton Delaval, credit Phil Lindsay

The National Trust’s deputy chairman, director-general and FD share their thoughts with Andrew Hind about leadership, sustainability and the triple bottom line.

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