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How did the voluntary sector see in the new year?
By Russell Hargrave.
On 5 January 2016.
Here's a catch up on some news from the sector you may have missed while you were away.
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Getting good at governance
By Iona Joy.
On 4 January 2016.
2015 was a tough year for charities, so many trustees will be taking stock and learning lessons from high-profile mistakes.
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Reflecting on charities’ annus horribilis
By Rob Abercrombie.
On 30 December 2015.
The charity sector has received an onslaught of criticism. Hopefully this will leave the charity sector better, stronger, and with less to be defensive about.
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COP21: The tip of the iceberg for climate campaigners
By Katie Boswell.
On 23 December 2015.
As the dust settles from the Paris climate talks, environmental campaigners have plenty to feel good about. But they must maintain momentum.
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‘Tis the season: Charities and religious freedom
By Rachel Wharton.
On 22 December 2015.
How are faith charities responding to the growing diversity and secularisation of British society?
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Charities are a key piece in the devolution puzzle
By Dan Corry.
On 21 December 2015.
In principle, devolution has great promise for local communities, and for the charities working within them.
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School’s out! But charities can keep on learning
By George Hoare.
On 18 December 2015.
The winter break gives education charities a chance to evaluate their autumn term programmes. Here's how starting with a theory of change can help.
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How to avoid hornet stings
By Patrick Murray.
On 15 December 2015.
The charity sector is up in arms after press coverage of A Hornet’s Nest, published by the True and Fair Foundation.
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Cut it out—the arts are still at risk
On 8 December 2015.
The arts sector may have escaped Osborne's axe, but the community will still suffer—particularly at a local level—argues Lynn Simmonds.
Good ideas, effective research, independent thinking.
