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  • The NAO praises our plans for change - but there’s work ahead for us

    Sarah Atkinson explains the National Audit Office's findings - and looks to charities to up their game.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rob Wilson at Giving Tuesday reception

    Rob Wilson gave a speech at a London Stock Exchange reception to mark Giving Tuesday.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charities to benefit from £110 million boost on Giving Tuesday

    Rob Wilson pledges long term funding to thousands of small charities with £110 million pot of money to help the most vulnerable in society.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Investment and Contract Readiness Fund helps social ventures win business worth £117 million

    A world-leading business support fund has helped charities and social enterprises win investments and contracts worth £117 million.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rob Wilson speech to Creative Collisions 2014

    The Minister for Civil Society spoke at the Creative Collisions 2014: Uniting for Young People conference on support for the youth sector.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Education in charity law: informing the debate

    Marion Shanley, Legal adviser to Registrations and Operations, Charity Commission.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charity Commission News: Issue 48

    Charity Commission News is our quarterly newsletter, which provides essential information for charity trustees and their advisers.

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  • Government reviews ground-breaking Social Value Act

    Lord Young, the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Enterprise, led a review of the Social Value Act following its widespread success.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rob Wilson speech at the Foundation for Social Improvement Annual Conference

    The Minister for Civil Society spoke at the conference on how the government supports charity giving, social action and social investment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charity Finance Summit 2014

    The Charity Commission's chief executive explains how it is becoming “tougher, smarter, more agile and more proactive”.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • William Shawcross speech: Voluntary Action Leeds AGM

    Charity Commission Chairman William Shawcross speaks on the importance of the relationship between the commission and local charities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New research shows public appetite for businesses with a conscience

    Research for Social Saturday shows that British adults are concerned about where and how they buy products and services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Regulator opens inquiry into Families Against Neuroblastoma

    Charity Commission is focusing on lack of proper governance structure.

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  • Standing on Firm Ground

    Kenneth Dibble explores how the First Tier Tribunal’s decision in respect of Bath Rec recognises the important role the Commission has in providing for the effective regulation of charitable community assets.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Inquiry opened into Insaan Relief

    Insaan Relief under inquiry.

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  • New fund to help vulnerable young people

    Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd has announced more than £2.5 million funding to change the lives of vulnerable young people.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changing attitudes to ethical investment?

    Stephen Roberts, Head of Legal Policy and Litigation at the Charity Commission looks at the changing attitudes to ethical investment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Seeking 10 young social entrepreneurs in London

    The Frontline London campaign is looking to back 10 young Londoners who wish to become social entrepreneurs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charity Commission News: Issue 45

    Charity Commission News is our quarterly newsletter, which provides essential information for charity trustees and their advisers.

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  • Minister launches consultation on Charity Commission powers

    Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd has launched a consultation on strengthening the powers of the Charity Commission.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government