Archive - Jan 25, 2003

If you thought your charity can't raise funds online, try visiting some of the Web sites of individuals who have seemingly persuaded others to making donations to help them pay off their credit card debt.

Lesley James, Vice Chair of I CAN, the charity which helps children with speech and language difficulties, has become a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2003 New Year Honours.

The NCVO has launched AskNCVO, its online resource for the voluntary sector.

Not all responses have been complimentary. Internet magazine commented: "Dull dull dull. Something to do with the Cabinet Office and people working in the voluntary sector. It's actually a useful resource covering some worthy issues but the design is totally uninspiring." (Internet Magazine, March 2003, p.16)