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Institute of Fundraising suggests solution to tax relief cap

The Institute of Fundraising has again asked the Chancellor to cancel his proposed tax relief cap because of its impact on charities' income from major gifts.

HMRC seeks feedback on Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) last month began a consultation inviting comments on the Gift Aid Small Donation Scheme.

Government seeks views on regulatory compliance on volunteer events

The Government's Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) is inviting comments from the public and professionals about regulation concerning volunteer events.

Complaint about UNICEF UK's telephone fundraising upheld

Four unwanted calls by UNICEF UK to a supporter who had been registered with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) have resulted in a complaint to the Fundraising Standards Board which has been uphel

Irish lottery giving will not be affected by sell-off

The Irish Government has said that the National Lottery will maintain the same levels of charitable giving when the licence is sold to a private operator.

FRSB rejects complaint against Smile Train's mailing

The Fundraising Standards Board (FRSB) has not upheld a complaint about Smile Train UK's direct mail campaign which seemed to threaten that more appeals would follow if the recipient did not make a do

Government's Budget offers little to charities

Budget Special Edition - Evening Standard hoarding, London

The Chancellor's Budget announcements today have been described as "disappointing" and "not a charitable Budget" by sector organisations and representatives.

IoF brings philanthropists and senior fundraisers together to boost giving

The Institute of Fundraising yesterday held an invitation-only meeting of philanthropists and senior fundraisers to discuss how to boost charitable giving in the UK.

Glasgow City Council and PFRA agree controls for face to face fundraising

The volume and location of face-to-face fundraising in Glasgow city centre and suburbs is to be controlled following an agreement between Glasgow City Council and the Public Fundraising Regulatory Ass

Charity Commission NI to assume cy-près powers

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is preparing to assume its powers to make cy-près schemes in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.

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