An increasing number of councils for voluntary service are optimistic about taking on staff members and extending their range of services, according to a study published by NAVCA.
Money raised for good causes through society lotteries grew seven percent to a record £163million between October 2012 and September 2013, according to mid-year figures released by the Gambling Commission.
Charities engaged in direct mail campaigns could be charged extra for postage following guidance from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs on how it will implement VAT rules for bulk mail.
A new online portal, the Social Value Hub, aims to bring all resources relating to social value in the UK together in one place, making it simpler for those interested in delivering and commissioning for social value.
Subject to approval from the European Commission later this year, Big Lottery Fund is planning to put up to £260millon of Lottery funds against a similar figure from the European Social Fund 2014-2020 in order to support communities and people most in need across England.
Two new Statements of Recommended Practice (SORP) have been published by the joint SORP making body, the Charity Commission and the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.
The Conservative MP for Braintree, Brooks Newmark, has been appointed minister for civil society in the government reshuffle and has promised to build on his predecessor’s excellent work.
The Charity Commission has published revised guidance on Common Investment Funds and Common Deposit Funds ahead of compliance with a new European Directive, which becomes compulsory on 22 July 2014.
Nick Hurd, the charity sector’s longest-serving minister, has stepped down from the role as part of David Cameron’s most radical reshuffle since he became Prime Minister.
