It is no surprise that while preparing to cut funding to charities, Nick Hurd is bringing out the old refrain that charities must get themselves in order, says Dan Fletcher. But it's still not right.

Not much debate when it comes to healthcare issues it seems. Daniel Fletcher reflects on what the election's latest hot topic means for the charitable sector.

Treasury's delays on introducing international accounting standards for NHS charities can only be welcomed by fundraisers.

Recent developments in health care help to further confuse traditional organisational boundaries, with potentially challenging consequences for fundraising. But does it matter who runs an organisation, if it is doing a good job and spending money on a good cause? Does it have to be a traditional charity, or does any old model work?