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News from Third Sector

Evaluation of National Citizen Service proposes improvements to last year's pilot projects

Thursday 13:17

The youth volunteering scheme was a hit with young people but there are concerns about its future, the report shows

Groundwork South West goes into administration with the loss of 130 staff

Thursday 13:14

The charity has 11 offices and is part of the Groundwork UK federation, which will not say why it is closing

Groundwork South West goes into administration with the loss of 130 staff

Thursday 13:14

The charity has 11 offices and is part of part of the Groundwork UK federation, which will not say why it is closing

Many government polices for voluntary sector are worthless, says Theodoreson

Thursday 02:00

The chair of the Charity Finance Group says much of what the government does makes little difference to the sector

Action for Blind People spent £73,000 of staff time on Work Programme

Thursday 02:09

It has received a 'negligible' number of referrals from prime contractors, chief executive Stephen Remington tells MPs

Action for Blind People spent £73,000 of staff time on Work Programme

Thursday 02:09

The charity says it has received a 'negligible' number of referrals from prime contractors

Analysis: Victim Support takes on the government

Tuesday 02:00

Charity relies on public funding, but chief executive Javed Khan says it has very good reasons to speak out

NCVO group calls for clarity on the roles of self-regulating fundraising bodies

Wednesday 14:38

Recommendation comes in the submission to the review of the Charities Act 2006 of the umbrella body's charity law advisory group, chaired by by Baroness Howe

Seven new jobs created in Institute of Fundraising restructure

Wednesday 13:20

Chief executive Peter Lewis says the new posts, mainly in policy and research, are being created in response to demand from members

Greenpeace advert condoned anti-social behaviour, says Advertising Standards Authority

Wednesday 13:13

Advertising regulator upholds complaint about advert that showed someone painting on the side of a power station chimney

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