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Final fundraising guidelines to be revealed

The final feasibility report Regulation of Fundraising by charities through legislation and codes of practice and the General Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising will be launched by Minist

New occupational standards issued for fundraisers

The UK Workforce Hub and the Institute of Fundraising have revised the improved the fundraising National Occupational Standards (NOS) first issued in 2003.

New conflicts of interest guidelines issued for arts charities

The Charity Commission, together with the Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) has issued new conflicts of interest guidelines for arts charities.

British Charities "deeply disappointed" with airlines' reaction

Two British charities are coming to terms with the news that British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are opposing their suggestion that airline passengers who were victims of a price fixing conspiracy sho

FRSB wants private fundraising firms to follow code

The Fundraising Standards Board is looking for more suppliers to the sector to sign up to its code of practice.

HMRC publishes FAQ on Gift Aid transitional relief

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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published guidance on the transitional relief element of Gift Aid, following the announcement of the changes in the 2008 Budget.

Solicitation statements 'confusing' says Pacey

The guidance on the new solicitation statement for fundraisers required under the new Charities Act is "very good but legally very complicated", Institute of Fundraising's director of policy Megan Pac

Bible Society and Christian Research to merge

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Bible agency the Bible Society and research charity Christian Research, which comments on trends affecting the Church and its relationship with society, are to merge on 31 March.

Budget offers 22% transitional rate for Gift Aid over three years

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The Government has offered charities a three-year transitional rate of Gift Aid worth around £300 million to alleviate the reduction in the value of Gift Aid on donations following the drop in income

Non-filing charities face faster removal from Register of Charities

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The Charity Commission is introducing new measures to ensure that charities that no longer operate are removed from the Register of Charities.

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