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Shadow minister wades in to Big Society Network funding controversy

22 May 2013 | Tania Mason

Shadow minister for civil society Gareth Thomas has tabled a series of Parliamentary questions to minister Nick Hurd about the government's funding of Big Society Network and the allocation of Social Action Fund money.


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National abuse charity told it will not receive Jimmy Savile Trust funds

The trustees of the Jimmy Savile Charitable Trust are not donating any funds to the National Association for People Abused in Childhood – despite NAPAC seeing demand for its services rocket following last year’s revelations about the disgraced former TV personality. 

 Commission moots indicating FRSB membership on charity register

Charities’ membership or non-membership of the Fundraising Standards Board could be included on the charity register from 2014, alongside details of any public fundraising arrangements, following proposals put to the charity sector for consultation by the Charity Commission today.

Ellie Gray, ex-director of fundraising at Mencap

Ellie Gray has resigned as director of fundraising at Mencap after four years in the post. 

Most government departments have below-average payroll giving rates

Take-up of payroll giving within 15 government departments varies wildly, with most departments faring far worse than the national average.

This is really worrying. Why do the Charity Commission give priority to late delivery of annual accounts, when there are issues of greater concern. It's like money laundering and the production of the necessary documents. Those perpetrating frauds always make sure to get their paper work right and delivered on time.

» Charities used in money laundering scams, investigation finds

eBay for Charity adds support to Small Charity Week

eBay for Charity is the latest partner of Small Charity Week 2013 to announce details of its support, giving small charities the opportunity to call for donations at its checkout.

Nesta launches crowdfunding directory

Nesta has launched an online directory which lists all the crowdfunding sites in the UK.

BIG gives out £44m in community grants

The Big Lottery Fund has announced over £44m in funding for 160 community groups as part of its Reaching Communities programme.

Canal and River Trust challenges students to design collection box

The Canal and River Trust has challenged product design students from Central St Martins university in London to create a collection box “fit for the 21st century” for the charity.

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