Shake-up in voluntary sector funding
News Article 10 September 2003
The system used to allocate funds to the voluntary and community sector could be reformed under proposals outlined in a report published on Wednesday.
Bogus street fundraisers facing crackdown
News Article 9 September 2003
Bogus charity fundraisers could face a crackdown by the government.
Treasury launches new charity audit rules
News Article 8 September 2003
The Treasury has published new guidance on accounting rules for those in the voluntary and community sectors.
Scots top charity stakes
Press Review 27 August 2003
Mixed news on charity donations
Press Review 20 August 2003
Legal redefinition for charities
Press Review 16 July 2003
Blunkett to overhaul charity law
News Article 16 July 2003
The home secretary has announced a significant shake-up of the laws governing charitable donations.
Tories call for lottery revamp
Press Review 16 May 2003
Treasury looks to voluntary sector to boost communities
News Article 30 April 2003
The government has unveiled plans to harness the voluntary sector to deliver £125 million into Britain's communities.
Neville Brownlee - head of regulation reports at the Charity Commission
Stakeholder Interview 26 March 2003
Question: A Charity Commission report has found that £5.5 billion has been held by charities as financial reserves without being accounted for by a reserves policy. Firstly what is a
Conservatives highlight 'vital role of volunteers'
News Article 26 March 2003
The Conservative Party has held a summit aimed at highlighting the role that the voluntary sector contributes to British society.
Community business gets £2.7m boost
News Article 26 March 2003
The government has pledged £2.7 million for communities to run their own businesses.
Charities at risk from falling shares
Press Review 26 March 2003
Ministers challenged over social exclusion
News Article 26 February 2003
As independent reports urge greater action to tackle social exclusion, ministers have announced a new strategy to help people on low incomes gain access to jobs and public services.
Voluntary groups get £4.5m boost
News Article 12 February 2003
Voluntary groups are set for a £4.5 million cash boost from the Home Office.