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CAF Charity Trends

I have taken a quick look at the new CAF Charity Trends website.

Invisible Grantmakers

I hear that Robert Pike at Social Partnership Marketing is publishing a Compendium Edition of Invisible Grantmakers this week.

Charity trustees asked for views on Charity Commission's future

The Charity Commission is encouraging charity trustees to share their views on the regulator's future after its funding was cut by 33% in real terms as part of the government’s review of public spendi

Swansea University becomes second largest Welsh charity

Swansea University has just successfully registered as a charity, and instantly became the second largest registered charity in Wales.

Trustees still making too many basic mistakes, says Charity Commission

Releasing its annual report on its compliance work, the Charity Commission reports that charities continue to be put at risk of abuse or harm because of weak governance and poor management by some cha

Charity Commission warns against bogus clothing collections

The Charity Commission is once again warning people to avoid contributing to clothing collections that appear to be charitable but which aren't.

When donations fall foul of ethics

The news that the Royal British Legion has accepted a (likely multi-million pound) donation from Tony Blair raises an interesting question.  At what point does charitable purpose outweigh ethical considerations when trying to do good?

Charity Commission consults on impact of moving all services online

The Charity Commission is planning to move all of its services online by 2012, but the charity regulator wants to be aware of any problems this might cause the many people and organisations that use i

Charity Commission warns of possible Pakistan appeal scams

Concerned at the likelihood of fraudulent fundraising appeals in the wake of the Pakistan flood disaster, the Charity Commission has published advice for people who want to support those affected by d

How to miss the point!

I don't often openly rant in this blog as generally it's not helpful or useful.  I will therefore apologise in advance if what I'm about to say 'bends' my rule but please bear with me as there is a serious point for all marketing, communications and fundraising people here.

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