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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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A London councillor recently declared his intention to rid London's streets of "annoying" face-to-face fundraisers. Chester Mojay-Sinclare explores why the councillor's actions may not be unfounded.

Adrian Beney, partner, More Partnership

It’s not just arts and education charities that need to consider the implications of gifts from controversial major donors and corporates. The subject of ethics isn’t clear-cut, says Adrian Beney, but every charity needs to know where it stands on the matter.

Give us the *** money: Getting trustees involved in fundraising

There's no disputing that trustees donate a lot of time to the charities they serve, but what about money? Martin Farrell suggests ways for trustees to get involved in fundraising.

Haitian makeshift camps - Copyright Marcello Casal Jr

After 18 months spent on the frontline in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake, aid worker Andrew Chaggar finds it hard to adjust to the 'reality' of life back in the UK.

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

Little things that make me cheerful

A spot of research on the register of charities reminded David Philpott just how wonderful the UK's charity sector really is.

'Charity facing closure' - the journalist's quandary

Niki May Young has witnessed a changing sector over the past two years, but today she is faced with a particularly difficult challenge.

JustGiving's fundraising tips for small charities

Earlier this week JustGiving revealed that 70 per cent of all donations through its service go to just 1.8 per cent of charities registered with it. JustGiving's managing director Anne-Marie Huby outlines some tips for small charities to boost donations through the fundraising platform.

Florence Nightingale

David Philpott is reminded of the real meaning of Charity, with a capital 'C'.

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