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Additionality concept still intact but practice is under review, says BIG 1

24 May 2013 | Tania Mason

The Big Lottery Fund has denied that its recent grants to Citizens Advice Bureaux and Home-start charities breach the additionality principle that prohibits the lottery from funding services that the government has a statutory responsibility to provide.


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Aviation charities hopeful despite 'cy près' failure

Two British aviation charities remain hopeful of a donation despite losing a US court bid that could have seen British Airways and Virgin Atlantic pay them up to £3.6m in unclaimed compensation.

F2F attrition rates to be monitored

The first ever benchmarking survey for face-to-face (F2F) attrition has been launched through the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association.

Arts groups launch giving manifesto

A powerful coalition of arts and cultural organisations have joined forces to launch a manifesto calling for the introduction of more tax incentives for donors who make gifts to cultural organisations during their lifetime.

Shoppers choose charity

Partnerships with charities and good causes are more likely to persuade customers to buy a brand than links with the entertainment industry, according to research from brand agency Ogilvy Action.

These enormous sums, apparent lack of process or control, the impression of pals lining each others' pockets, and dissemblance (at best) combine to look more than scandalous.

» Shadow minister wades in to Big Society Network funding controversy

£310,000 for Institute

The Institute of Fundraising will receive £310,000 a year for the next three years from the Office of the Third Sector to continue its gift aid programme.

First FSI scholar selected

A fundraiser from the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside has been selected to complete the first fundraising scholarship from the Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI).

National occupational standards rolled out across fundraising

Fundraisers and charities unsure of the skills they need in order to raise money effectively can now turn to the new National Occupational Standards for guidance following their publication in April.

Good time for a gossip

Gossip increases generosity, especially in men, according to a study from researchers at Queen's University Belfast.

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