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Small charities: The unsung heroes of Remembrance
By Andrew Weston.
On 11 November 2015.
The run up to Remembrance Sunday sees enormous generosity from the British public, and is a great time to reflect on how best to channel your giving.
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A game-changer for impact investing
By Plum Lomax.
On 10 November 2015.
Recently, NPC published its review of the impact created by the KL Felicitas Foundation. Plum Lomax, who led on the work, explains.
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Getting back on your feet when things go wrong
By Iona Joy.
On 9 November 2015.
Iona Joy looks at some common problems charities face, and what trustees can do to resolve them.
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The loss of Eaves
By Angela Kail.
On 6 November 2015.
Angela Kail reflects on the closure of women's charity Eaves and what this means not only for the domestic violence sector, but the charity sector as a whole.
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Good governance for all, charities big and small
By Fiona Spellman.
On 4 November 2015.
Fiona Spellman explains what good governance looks like, and why it is achievable for small charities as well as larger ones.
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What can trustees learn from Kids Company?
By Iona Joy.
On 30 October 2015.
As investigations into the management and closure of Kids Company rumble on, Iona Joy looks at what trustees can learn from the failure of the charity.
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A kick up the arts for philanthropy
By Lynn Simmonds.
On 29 October 2015.
The arts offer a great deal to society. But the arts are under threat of big budget cuts. So how can philanthropists help?
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What will tax credit cuts mean for charities?
By Rachel Wharton.
On 27 October 2015.
Changes to tax credits will have substantial consequences, which highlights an important issue for charities and philanthropists.
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Efficiency: What is it and how do we get it?
By Anne Kazimirski.
On 23 October 2015.
Efficiency is key to delivering services and to making the most of available resources. But for many charities it feels out of reach.
Good ideas, effective research, independent thinking.