Getting a corporate to put their name and money to sponsor a charity event is never easy. Graham Henderson, chief executive of Poet in the City, explains why fundraisers need to leave any anti-business prejudice at the door.

The fourth commencement order of the Charities Act 2006 was made on 1 April and brought into force a number of key changes.

Dame Elisabeth Hoodless recently suggested that volunteers strike for a day to make people realise just how much society relies on them.

Do you know what you want, and are you prepared to go and get it? Paul Bennett.