Thriving third sector seen as high priority across England
7th July 2008
A thriving third sector has been recognised as a high priority for nearly two thirds of top tier local authorities in England.
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Public service providers and freedom of information
7th July 2008
Freedom of Information legislation in Scotland could be extended to cover organisations carrying out public services that are a function of a public authority.
One sector panel starts, another closes
7th July 2008
Government’s State of the Sector Panel is to close, whiel the panel of the new Third Sector Advisory Body is announced.
Supporting the sector in Wales
7th July 2008
The Welsh Assembly Government has re-affirmed its commitment to the Partnership Agreement designed to strengthen its relationship with the third sector.
Alert over fake HMRC emails
7th July 2008
HM Revenue and Customs has issued an alert on scam emails on repayments.
Putting flexibility into senior roles
7th July 2008
New web tool to help senior professionals and managers to understand, negotiate and implement more flexibility in their roles.
Creating online surveys
7th July 2008
Survey Monkey online survey application now claims to meet official accessibility standard.
Northern Ireland Charity Commission on its way
4th July 2008
The Charities Bill for Northern Ireland completed its progress through the Assembly on Monday (30th June).
Annual survey of charity internet use
4th July 2008
Latest Virtual Promise survey results on charity use of, and attitudes to, the internet.
Research in developing services for vulnerable groups
4th July 2008
‘Think Research: Using research evidence to inform service development for vulnerable groups’ is guidance for relevant professionals.
Updated quality assurance model
4th July 2008
The third edition of Practical Quality Assurance System for Small Organisations (PQASSO) has been published.
Skills development crucial to NI voluntary sector
4th July 2008
Findings from skills survey for the Northern Ireland voluntary and community sector.