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charities

November 6, 2020

Call for party political neutrality in appointment of Charity Commission chair

The appointment of the current chair was opposed due to serious concerns about her experience and political associations.
September 26, 2020

Quakers call for spending on green and just recovery

Quakers in Britain have set out their priorities in a submission to the government's Comprehensive Spending Review in the areas of climate change, criminal justice, defence, education, immigration and charities.
May 1, 2020

Anti-poverty charities call for emergency measures as food aid demand soars

Surge in demand for emergency food aid shows that the UK no longer has a social security safety net, says Child Poverty Action Group.
March 24, 2020

Charities waiting for government support warn of 'imminent collapse'

Charities across the country are facing imminent collapse as fundraising income dries up, charity leaders have warned.
September 17, 2019

Guidance on no deal Brexit issued for charities

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations has released new guidance for charities to follow in preparing for a no deal Brexit.
August 23, 2019

Research finds charity staff highly skilled but raises questions on diversity

Charities are employing highly qualified staff but this may be at the cost of excluding people who face greater barriers to education and experience, new research suggests.
June 26, 2019

Charity sector's income growth slows but assets reach record levels

Research shows that near plateaus in public and government income were partially compensated for by strong performances in grants and investment income, leading to overall growth but at a slower rate than previous years.
June 25, 2019

Scottish First Minister told 'kids can't wait' for new income supplement

More than 70 leaders and organisations from across Scottish society have called on the First Minister to speed up the introduction of a new income supplement to tackle child poverty.
May 10, 2019

Call for politicians to stand up against hate speech during European elections

The Trade Union Congress, community groups, human rights organisations and charities have made an unprecedented joint call on political parties to eradicate hate speech during the European election campaign.
May 2, 2019

Charities and civil society groups warn over mandatory voter ID scheme

A coalition of charities, civil society figures and campaign groups have warned that the government’s mandatory voter ID plans raises concern that excluding those without ID will ‘pull up the drawbridge’ for millions of people.