Finance

Online payment facility Paypal now has a full UK version, allowing individuals and organisations to make and more importantly receive payments and donations in a choice of currencies including pound sterling and euro.

More than half of UK finance directors believe charity sector finances are open to abuse, according to this week's Reed Accountancy/Accountancy Age Big Question survey.

John Tate, a leading expert in ICT in the charity sector, has been appointed special IT Advisor to the Charity Finance Directors' Group (CFDG).

John will work as an external advisor with CFDG members and staff to develop the strategic use of ICT across the charity sector.

Christian Aid yesterday launched an affinity credit card in partnership with the Co-operative Bank.

Christian Aid will receive £15 for every new card account opened, and a further £2.50 if the account is used within six months.

The charity will receive 25p for every £100 spent using the card, and 25p for every £100 transferred to the card.

CTC, the national cyclists' organisation, has this week launched a new insurance policy aimed at all those organising a cycling event or ride.

The new insurance policy was developed against the backdrop of 670,000 personal injury claims made in the UK last year.

Popular business accounting package QuickBooks is now available in a version customised specifically for UK charities and not-for-profits.

Thirty per cent of people would choose to invest in a charity financial product, over
a regular financial product, says a report from The Giving Campaign.

The survey, conducted by NOP research, reports a high level of demand amongst consumers for charity financial products - financial products that allow the individual to donate a to charity, often offering

The Commission's 'Accounts Aren't Optional' campaign is designed to tackle the failure of one in three charities to submit their accounts and annual returns on time.

Occam, the data base solutions provider for charities and commerical organisations, has appointed Robin Aitken as Finance Director.

The specialist affinity insurer is launching
its first TV campaign to build upon a re-branding exercise undertaken earlier this year.

UIA Insurance Limited (UIA)'s campaign aims to reinforce UIA's position as a leading provider of personal insurance to members and supporters of not for profit organisations.