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A people-focused system: an overview of trailed planning paper

05 Aug 2020

Nearly £1.3bn of investment was confirmed by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick on 4 August which includes funding for over 300 successful, 'shovel-ready', projects (selected by Local Enterprise Partnerships and Mayoral Combined Authorities), which are set to receive a share of £900m from the Getting Building Fund.

Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) – Charity Commission inquiry

04 Aug 2020

The Charity Commission has published its inquiry report into mismanagement at RNIB, describing the case as "one of the worst examples … of poor governance and oversight having a direct impact on vulnerable people".

Does the cap fit? Limit on exit payments in the public sector inches closer

30 Jul 2020

The Government has been considering a cap of £95,000 on public sector exit payments since 2015. We have had no news on this for over a year since HM Treasury launched a consultation on draft Regulations in April 2019. However, the Treasury has published its response to that consultation and we are now much closer to a cap being implemented.

FAQs: mobilising your charity during COVID-19

30 Jun 2020

Charities have been dealing with the impact of COVID-19 and considering how to move forward as we come out of lockdown. We take a look at some frequently asked questions for arts, faith-based charities, schools and universities.

Charities in the wake of COVID-19 - financial challenges and insolvency

24 Jun 2020

The pandemic has strained the fabric of society with its impacts felt across the full spectrum of charities across the sector. Charities are ready to embrace that challenge. Many can see an opportunity to make more difference, to more people, than ever before. But we must not lose sight of the fact that charities are stepping up to the plate against a backdrop of their own difficulties. Fundraising activities have been restricted and volunteers forced to shield.

Charities: getting back to business

15 Jun 2020

After three months of lockdown, thousands of non-essential shops and department stores have finally started to reopen and our high streets are slowly starting to come back to life.

In this article we explore what charity shops (an essential source of many charities' incomes) should be doing before and when reopening their doors, as well as looking at how the charity sector in general can be using digital to help recover from COVID-19.

How changes to the furlough scheme and other issues will affect the charity sector

04 Jun 2020

With lockdown now starting to ease and the Government hoping to kick-start the economy, we turn our attention this week to supporting and helping you to prepare for the next stage of the new normal.

Local Authorities: the high street's white knight?

05 May 2020

The role of local authorities in the COVID-19 response has been unprecedented (as has been the financial support from central government) with almost every function affected in some way. Equally local authorities have been at the forefront of help for small businesses including retailers with financial assistance. As we look ahead and prepare for the recovery phase (and ultimately transformation) their role will only strengthen. This article looks at one element where a significant difference can be made in a local authority's economic development role harnessing their powers to drive forward the growth agenda.

Are you having a Big Night In tonight?

23 Apr 2020

Many of you will no doubt have welcomed the Chancellor's news earlier this month that charities across the UK will receive a £750 million package of support to ensure they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus outbreak, and that the Government will match donations to the National Emergencies Trust as part of the BBC's Big Night In fundraiser which takes place later this evening. So it is not all doom and gloom for the sector, we're so pleased to hear.

COVID-19: £750m funding for charity sector

09 Apr 2020

Like many areas, the charity sector is being highly impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. In some good news the Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced there will be £750m funding available for the sector.

This is a much needed boost for parts of the charities sector and we will be providing insights into the finer detail of the announcement over the coming week and how this support can be accessed.

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A people-focused system: an overview of trailed planning paper

Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) – Charity Commission inquiry

Does the cap fit? Limit on exit payments in the public sector inches closer

FAQs: mobilising your charity during COVID-19

Charities in the wake of COVID-19 - financial challenges and insolvency

Charities: getting back to business

How changes to the furlough scheme and other issues will affect the charity sector

Local Authorities: the high street's white knight?

Are you having a Big Night In tonight?

COVID-19: £750m funding for charity sector

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