Third sector urged to get professional
News Article 27 January 2005
Voluntary organisations should become more professional and shake off their "amateurish" image, a top expert has warned.
Milburn calls for social enterprises 'to come in from the cold'
News Article 25 January 2005
The government must cut back on bureaucracy to help social enterprises compete for public sector contracts, Alan Milburn has said.
Charity chiefs urge tougher line on governance
News Article 20 January 2005
Top charity leaders have urged the sector's watchdog to "get tough on governance".
Homeless Link
Government Affairs Website
MPs urged to back tsunami appeal
News Article 10 January 2005
A leading Westminster politician has urged MPs to give up one day's salary for the tsunami aid appeal.
Tsunami aid
Policy Consultation 6 January 2005
Comments from the Department for International Development, Rotary International, World Vision, the Energy Networks Association, Help the Aged, Stagecoach Group and the Big Lottery Fund
Nationalists urge MPs to back tsunami aid appeal
News Article 4 January 2005
The Scottish and Welsh nationalists have urged parliamentarians to give generously to the Asian tidal wave disaster appeal.
Ombudsman urges long term care review
News Article 16 December 2004
Disabled and elderly people face ongoing problems in accessing NHS long term care, an official watchdog has said.
Charities urged to play human rights role
News Article 10 December 2004
A new report has suggested that while celebrities have used the Human Rights Act to protect their rights, vulnerable groups have been missing out.
Fiona Mactaggart explains the importance of community capacity building
Topical Comment 8 December 2004
Peer takes top charity award
News Article 2 December 2004
Lord Rix has scooped the top honour at the annual ePolitix.com Charity Champion Awards.
'Bring charities in from cold' call from Milburn
Press Review 1 December 2004
In a speech yesterday the chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster said the not-for-profit sector would have a key role to play in a Labour third term.
Milburn hails 'new future' for charities
News Article 30 November 2004
Alan Milburn has called for charities to be "brought in from the cold" in the delivery of public services.
Milburn makes case for charity reforms
Press Review 30 November 2004
Alan Milburn will today promise radical reforms in the funding of the voluntary sector in a bid to help charities deliver more government services.
Charities Bill (HL) (Failed Bill 2004/05 Session)
Legislation 23 November 2004
My Government believes that the voluntary sector is a great strength of this country. Charity law will be modernised so that a vibrant, diverse and independent charitable sector can continue to flourish with public confidence.
