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Business Connectors
By Dawn Plimmer.
On 6 August 2012.
We’re helping Business in the Community (BITC) to measure the impact of an ambitious new programme which harnesses business expertise to tackle local issues.
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A pinch of useful transparency is worth a tonne of data dumping
By Benedict Rickey.
On 1 August 2012.
The drive for greater foundation transparency has been gaining momentum in the US over the past few years.
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Social investment: making the UK a centre of excellence
By Sarah Hedley.
On 26 July 2012.
Lord Hodgson’s wide-ranging review of the Charities Act also looked at the what can be done to promote more social investment in the UK.
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Legacy 2013>
By Dawn Plimmer.
On 24 July 2012.
The Olympic and Paralympic Games promised to provide a lasting sporting legacy for young people.
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Prize-winning philanthropy
By Rachel Findlay.
On 23 July 2012.
I often hear people saying we should be more like the Americans and speak out about our giving to inspire others to give more, and give better—I agree.
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Will Payment by Results work?
By David Pritchard .
On 20 July 2012.
Make Justice Work published their report on the principles that should underlie how Payment by Results (PbR) should operate in the criminal justice sector.
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Should trustees be paid?
By Sally Bagwell.
On 19 July 2012.
This week saw the release of Lord Hodgson’s eagerly awaited review of the Charities Act.
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The Olympic legacy: Using sport to change lives
By Dawn Plimmer.
On 13 July 2012.
Legacy was at the heart of London’s Olympic bid which pledged to ‘inspire a generation’. What will this mean in practice?
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Ask NPC: How should I involve my children in our family’s giving?
By Sally Bagwell.
On 12 July 2012.
Parents are powerful role models in a child’s life. Research suggests charitable behaviour when young is associated with altruistic behaviour as an adult.
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