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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

  • 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

  • Lord Mayor’s Charity Leadership Programme: William Shawcross

    William Shawcross, Chair of the Charity Commission, gave a speech to the Lord Mayor's Charity Leadership Programme.

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

  • Cracking down on 'double defaulting' charities

    Kenneth Dibble on why trustees in default of their reporting requirements can get themselves and their charity into serious legal trouble.

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

  • Rathbones Charity Symposium: William Shawcross's speech

    William Shawcross, Chair of the Charity Commission, gave a speech at the Rathbones Charity Symposium.

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

  • Uncharitable activities

    Kenneth Dibble explains the Charity Commission's approach to dealing with mismanagement in charities.

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

  • Mind the pennies - using the Charity Tribunal

    Kenneth Dibble explains why the Charity Tribunal doesn't have to be expensive to be effective.

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

  • National Federation of Women's Institutes: William Shawcross

    William Shawcross, Chair of the Charity Commission, gave a speech to the National Federation of Women's Institutes.

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

  • Masterclasses to help civil society organisations win government contracts

    New workshops will help charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises to win and deliver public service contracts.

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

  • Significant boost to social enterprises as the Social Value Act comes into force

    A new law which will open up more opportunities for social enterprises to deliver public services comes into force on 31 January 2013.

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