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This space will be used to provide details about topical issues and concerns in regard to Quality and Governance. We will let you know about the good the bad and the ugly in the sector!
If any of the issues raised are relevant to you and you would like to discuss further please contact the project coordinator Kate Harris on 024 7622 0381 or k.harris@vacoventry.gov.uk.
Third Sector report on Acevo's call for radical change to charity rules
Acevo report claims that regulation of charities is too top-down and that much regulation is duplicated
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Charities break the rules on expenses, finds Commission survey reports Civil Society Finance
A random sample of charity accounts suggests there is "significant non-compliance" in relation to the disclosure of trustees' expenses
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Vetting and barring scheme put on hold reports Third Sector online
Government will review plans to register staff and volunteers with the Independent Safeguarding Authority
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Charities 'must get better at measuring social returns'
According to New Philanthropy Capital paper which says that SROI is being held back by poor quality of evidence
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Charity Commission to issue guidance on Equality Act
Regulator responds to fears that the act might make restrictions on beneficiary classes unlawful
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Cheques might stay after 2018, says Payments Council
But only if no workable electronic alternative can be found
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John Lewis expands charity secondment scheme
Retailer to offer extra placements to mark 10th anniversary of Golden Jubilee Trust programme
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Royal Mail warns charities they can't count on refunds
Royal Mail warns that charities shouldn't assume they are entitled to refunds if donors put stamps on Freepost envelopes
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The Youth of Today announces further rounds of the ‘scaling up' grant
This initiative aims to increase the quantity, quality and diversity of opportunities for young people as leaders of change in their communities
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Office of the Third Sector state that they can't estimate the cost of removing charity music exemption
The cost to the sector of the introduction of the requirement to buy licences from Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) remains unclear
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Charities to give evidence in Parliament on demise of cheques
Committee of MP's to look into the proposed abolition of cheques
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NCVO set up VAT reclamation helpline
Service set up to help small charities (NCVO members) reclaim VAT
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Charity Commission criticises Essex Islamic Trust
Inquiry discovers ‘multiple failings' including unmanaged conflicts of interest and provision of misleading information
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Chair of Charity Commission criticises charities over accounts
Late submission of annual accounts considered ‘not acceptable'
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Charity Commission rejects fewer would-be charities
Regulator attributes reduction to increased support to prospective applicants
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Campaign mounts to stop the abolition of cheques
Third sector online report on an MP's campaign to urge banks to reconsider their proposals to abolish cheques
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Will the SORP be amended to be more suited to the needs of small charities?
Third Sector online report on the Charity Commission’s findings in a recent report called Charity Reporting and Accounting: Taking stock and future reform click here to see the article
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Checklist: Keeping on top of the mission
If you are a Trustee do you know your mission statement and strategy documents? Third sector report on what all trustees should know or at least ask about
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New governance guide for faith-based charities Charities urged to make radical plans to survive recession Are you up to speed with new changes from the Companies Act 2006 effective from 1st October 2009? Councils need to comply with their duty as sole trustee of charities Bursary scheme to help Good Governance from NCVO Trustee recruitment and much more Is your Charity ‘Back on Track'?
A new Good Practice guide from The Charity Commission aimed at charities established for a religious purpose, it includes legal information, recommended good practice and practical case studies.
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Long term strategies will provide sustainability for charities according to a recent report called ‘managing risk-keeping in control'.
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Trustees of charitable companies or unincorporated charities considering incorporation and directors of trading subsidiaries owned by charities need to be aware of changes.
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Jointly issued guidance from the Charity Commission and Local Government Association provides advice to councillors to ensure clear knowledge of their duties and powers.
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‘Cracking the Code' bursary scheme for infrastructure organisations to improve performance.
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A new Trustee recruitment service called Trusteeworks has been launched by Reach Volunteering and third sector specialist recruiter called Prospectus.
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The charity Commission has published a report detailing lessons from their compliance work where trustee and governance issues are stated to frequently occur.
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Compact in line with quality standards, says report
Institute of Voluntary Action Research says principles match Investors in People.
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Voluntary Sector Skills body 'ready by september'
Skills - Third Sector will put charities on equal footing with public and private sectors, says chair Dame Mary Marsh
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Charity Commission to launch email bulletin for charity trustees
Cheif Executive Andrew Hind says new service will be a turn point.
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