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  • New research shows public appetite for businesses with a conscience

    Research for Social Saturday shows that British adults are concerned about where and how they buy products and services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Standing on Firm Ground

    Kenneth Dibble explores how the First Tier Tribunal’s decision in respect of Bath Rec recognises the important role the Commission has in providing for the effective regulation of charitable community assets.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Inquiry opened into Insaan Relief

    Insaan Relief under inquiry.

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  • New fund to help vulnerable young people

    Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd has announced more than £2.5 million funding to change the lives of vulnerable young people.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changing attitudes to ethical investment?

    Stephen Roberts, Head of Legal Policy and Litigation at the Charity Commission looks at the changing attitudes to ethical investment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Seeking 10 young social entrepreneurs in London

    The Frontline London campaign is looking to back 10 young Londoners who wish to become social entrepreneurs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister launches consultation on Charity Commission powers

    Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd has launched a consultation on strengthening the powers of the Charity Commission.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lord Mayor’s Charity Leadership Programme: William Shawcross

    William Shawcross, Chair of the Charity Commission, gave a speech to the Lord Mayor's Charity Leadership Programme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cracking down on 'double defaulting' charities

    Kenneth Dibble on why trustees in default of their reporting requirements can get themselves and their charity into serious legal trouble.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rathbones Charity Symposium: William Shawcross's speech

    William Shawcross, Chair of the Charity Commission, gave a speech at the Rathbones Charity Symposium.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Uncharitable activities

    Kenneth Dibble explains the Charity Commission's approach to dealing with mismanagement in charities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mind the pennies - using the Charity Tribunal

    Kenneth Dibble explains why the Charity Tribunal doesn't have to be expensive to be effective.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National Federation of Women's Institutes: William Shawcross

    William Shawcross, Chair of the Charity Commission, gave a speech to the National Federation of Women's Institutes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Masterclasses to help civil society organisations win government contracts

    New workshops will help charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises to win and deliver public service contracts.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Significant boost to social enterprises as the Social Value Act comes into force

    A new law which will open up more opportunities for social enterprises to deliver public services comes into force on 31 January 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nick Hurd responds to Sir Stephen Bubb's letter on the Big Society

    Nick Hurd has written an open letter to Sir Stephen Bubb of the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cabinet Office launches masterclasses for voluntary sector

    New workshops announced to help charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises make use of opportunities to work for government.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government cuts red tape to make it easier to run a charity

    From today charity trustees can apply to set up a new form of charity - a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ACEVO Annual Conference 2012: William Shawcross's speech

    William Shawcross, Chair of the Charity Commission, gave a speech to ACEVO's annual conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Impact Measurement Conference

    Speech made by Francis Maude at the Impact Measurement Conference about charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government