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Two reforms could unlock £74bn for charity from reasonably well-off

Professor Paul Palmer

Two tax reforms could generate an additional £74 billion for charity from the UK's middle classes, claims Professor Paul Palmer in 'A Step Change in UK Philanthropy', published today by the Centre fo

Coutts & Co launches charitable giving bank account

Coutts chequebook

Coutts & Co, the UK private banking arm of the Royal Bank of Scotland, has introduced the "Coutts Charitable Giving Account", a bank account for making and managing donations to charity.

Air ambulance to continue despite controversy

Ireland Air Ambulance (IAA) has vowed to continue operations despite recent revelations about its finances and the viability of its plans to launch an air ambulance in Ireland.

Charity spent 90% of income on fundraising and administration

BBC Northern Ireland has reported that the Ireland Air Ambulance charity has spent up to 90% of its income on fundraising and administration.

Two thirds of trusts to maintain or increase income, say ACF

Two thirds of UK-based trusts and foundations are planning to maintain or increase their level of grantmaking, according to a survey by the Association of Charitable Foundations.

Hackney Council for Voluntary Services chooses IRIS Exchequer to streamline its financial processes

Hackney CVS promotes and supports the development of the voluntary and community sector in Hackney.

The Wildlife Trust chooses Accounting, ERP and Business Management solution, IRIS Exchequer

The Wildlife Trust, a wildlife conservation charity working for a better future for local wildlife and habitats, has chosen the IRIS Exchequer Accounting, ERP and Business Management solution, to prov

Chancellor delivers 2009 Budget

The Chancellor will deliver his Budget to Parliament at 12.30pm.

www.hmrc.gov.uk/budget2009/index.htm

Give charity bank accounts automatic compensation, urges CAF

The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has strongly urged that charitable organisations should be classified as a separate depositor class which would automatically be eligible for compensation, thereby p

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