GuideStar

You can now monitor the progress of GuideStar programmes around the world through the GuideStar Google map. Background information is provided for each country.

I was researching grantmaking trusts last week and when I checked up on some newly registered trusts, I came across the website of Dorset Community Action (www.dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk).

I occasionally write a blog on the development of charity registers around the world, often based on news I glean from GuideStar.

GuideStar Korea has posted basic information about 3,355 “Public Service Corporations” on the GuideStar Korea website. The information was obtained from the National Tax Service (NTS) website.

With the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) AGM due to take place in October, it is good to see that the website now allows visitors to search by postcode.

The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has announced details of its annual open meeting.

I wish that the Charity Commission would take more care when they do get charity accounts online.

I have read a few articles recently about the plans of Brian Burnie to sell his hotel (Doxford Hall Hotel in Alnwick), and use the proceeds to establish a grant-making trust to donate money to local c

Thanks to Paul Atherton (Charity Commission appointed) for drawing my attention to the unveiling of the first ever Charities Commission in Northern Ireland, by Social Develo