Treasury review group recommends consolidation of NHS charities' accounts - Third Sector

Treasury review group recommends consolidation of NHS charities' accounts - Third Sector: "t says that NHS charities that have an NHS trust as their corporate trustee should have their assets recorded on the trust's balance sheet

HM Treasury has made recommendations that could lead to up to �500m of charitable assets being recorded on government balance sheets.

The final report of a Treasury review group, published earlier this month, says NHS charities in England that have an NHS trust as their corporate trustee should have their assets recorded on the balance sheets of those trusts.

Ministers must decide whether to implement the recommendations, which are part of a long-running debate over how NHS charities' accounts should be handled. The Charity Commission has argued that consolidation would be 'wholly inappropriate'."

A philanthropist's review from Harold Mitchell | The Australian

A philanthropist's review from Harold Mitchell | The Australian: "The tireless tycoon, who sold his media buying company Mitchell Communication Group a year ago for $363 million, and who has acquired enough shares since to re-emerge as its biggest shareholder, is a veteran chairman of arts company boards.

He flits constantly overseas and interstate in his private jet fulfilling board duties, working on behalf of his Harold Mitchell Foundation and, now, researching this review of private sector support for the arts in Australia."

Bright night for Mercedes-Benz philanthropy

Bright night for Mercedes-Benz philanthropy: "Under a ceiling painted with blue skies and twinkling with shimmering stars at the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing, Mercedes-Benz celebrated the first anniversary of its Star Fund yesterday, marking a milestone in the carmaker's long-term commitment to China.

Since June 30 last year, the Mercedes-Benz Star Fund has embraced the company's core corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs - nature protection, music, arts and sports, culture of driving, education as well as social care and disaster relief programs."

PHILANTHROPY: Barrick, Wilkins family donate $5.5M to global health | Canadian Mining Journal

PHILANTHROPY: Barrick, Wilkins family donate $5.5M to global health | Canadian Mining Journal: "TORONTO - Ontario Mining Association member Barrick Gold and the family of the late Greg Wilkins, former company president, have donated $5.5 million to advance global health. Toronto General and Western Hospital Foundation will be using this gift to combat brain diseases and improve medical training for surgeons and nurses in developing countries."

Indians lead among emerging markets in charity - The Times of India

Indians lead among emerging markets in charity - The Times of India: "MUMBAI: India has emerged as one of the leaders in charitable giving among emerging markets, compared to other nations such as China and Brazil. In 2010, Indians gave 50% more since 2006 as a percentage of GDP at approximately $5-6 billion, up from $2 billion in 2006, according to a report released by global consultancy firm Bain & Company."

India giving: Rich open hearts and wallets

India giving: Rich open hearts and wallets: "According to the ‘India Philanthropy Report 2011’, a report that tracks individual and corporate spending towards philanthropic activities, donations made by wealthy Indians stood at $5-6 billion in 2010. The figure has risen by at least 50 per cent since 2006."

The Canada Revenue Agency Gets Physical

The Canada Revenue Agency Gets Physical: "When the federal government announced its budget on June 6, one of the measures within it made Registered Canadian Amateur Athletic Associations (RCAAAs) sit up and take notice.

On June 10, Cathy Hawara, the Canada Revenue Agency's Charities Directorate executive director, issued the following statement on her organization's website regarding the Regulatory Regime Enhancements for RCAAAs:

'[T]he budget proposes to apply many of the existing registered charity rules to RCAAAs. It also proposes new eligibility requirements for individuals who are directors or who control or manage registered charities and RCAAAs. In addition, certain other qualified donees will be subject to new record-keeping requirements, and there are rule changes affecting particular types of gifts. Finally, the Department of Finance Canada has also announced that it will be consulting on a budget proposal to change the definition of an RCAAA.'

So what does this mean for these associations going forward?"

Religious trusts protest abolition of tax exemption - The Times of India

Religious trusts protest abolition of tax exemption - The Times of India: "The soon to come new tax regime will make religious and charitable trusts pay taxes. The members gathered under 'Federation of Charitable and Religious Trusts' at ATMA hall and agitated against the DTC bill which they said proposes to take away exemptions of religious trusts under income and wealth tax."

Reinforcing corporate philanthropy - The Botswana Gazette

Reinforcing corporate philanthropy - The Botswana Gazette: "FRANCISTOWN: In order to reinforce corporate philanthropy a Francistown based non- governmental organisation (NGO) has organised a conference to bring executives under the same roof to share ideas. The Francistown Youth Network (FYN) will on July 16 present the Francistown Centric Social

Investment Network, whose theme is: “Synchronising Corporate Social Investment (CSI) as a Strategy to Achieve Broad-based Impact.”"

Late filing of accounts is the sector's drink-driving, says Sam Younger - Third Sector

Late filing of accounts is the sector's drink-driving, says Sam Younger - Third Sector: "Charity Commission chief executive says it should be regarded as unacceptable

The late filing of charity accounts should be seen as the voluntary sector’s equivalent of drink-driving, according to Sam Younger, chief executive of the Charity Commission.

Speaking last night at a meeting of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, Younger said: 'I would like to see late filing of documents among charities becoming the sector equivalent of drink-driving: something society may have regarded as excusable in the past, but which is in fact potentially hugely damaging."

Sponsors exit stage left as private donors help fill void

Sponsors exit stage left as private donors help fill void: "A BIG lift in private donations has offset the Australian arts' first fall in corporate sponsorship in five years.

A report released yesterday by the Australia Business Arts Foundation showed sponsorship nationally fell by 2.7 per cent last year to about $98 million. It had previously risen each year since 2004-05."

$6.9m bequest a lifeline to Sydney archeologists | The Australian

$6.9m bequest a lifeline to Sydney archeologists | The Australian: "THE University of Sydney has scored another fundraising coup, a $6.9 million bequest from Tom Austen Brown, a solicitor and part-time archeologist who died in 2009.

This is in addition to $1.8m Brown had already given the university during his lifetime.

The announcement comes a week after Pablo Picasso's Jeune fille endormie, an anonymous gift, raised $20.7m at auction in London, with the proceeds earmarked for medical research."

State bailout just the beginning of stabilizing vital youth programs | The News Journal | delawareonline.com

State bailout just the beginning of stabilizing vital youth programs | The News Journal | delawareonline.com: "he Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, running deep in the red, is set to get a $1 million state bailout, but that alone won't restore its long-term financial security."

Ex-Brazilian Official Takes Helm at U.N. Food Agency - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Ex-Brazilian Official Takes Helm at U.N. Food Agency - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Ex-Brazilian Official Takes Helm at U.N. Food Agency

June 27, 2011, 9:33 am

Brazil’s former minister of food security has been picked to lead the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, making him the first new leader of the group in nearly two decades, according to Bloomberg."

Charity sector to get public confidence boost - Channel NewsAsia

Charity sector to get public confidence boost - Channel NewsAsia: "Charity sector to get public confidence boost
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SINGAPORE: Simpler and more transparent - that is what a new Charities Accounting Standard is hoping to help charities achieve when they file their financial reports.

It's part of efforts to improve governance and raise public confidence in the charity sector.

Currently, there is no specific financial reporting framework for charities.

Some charities rely on standards which are widely used by commercial entities, such as the Financial Reporting Standards.

These may not always be suitable, according to some charities.

From next month, they can use a simpler system put in place by the Accounting Standards Council and the Office of the Commissioner of Charities."

Challenging the ivory tower dress code

Challenging the ivory tower dress code: "owever, the curtain didn't go down. The scenario of naming academic buildings after companies has already been widely observed at major universities, or even middle schools in small cities on the mainland.

Another round of discussions was heated and spread to Hong Kong, where such donation-and-naming tradition had existed for a long time.

What took place on that unforgettable day of May 23 was one of those watershed events, capable of generating currents of energized outrage buzzing through the venerable hallways of the venerable Tsinghua University. Alumni were thrown into a tizzy. Some students responded to the effrontery with acts of minor vandalism."

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Sports bodies drive growth in charity - Channel NewsAsia

Sports bodies drive growth in charity - Channel NewsAsia: "SINGAPORE: They may not be synonymous with the charity sector but sports bodies have driven the growth of new charities registered here in recent times.

So far this year, 26 sports groups were registered as charities, compared to 18 for the whole of last year and only four in 2009."

Companies share CSR best practices - Channel NewsAsia

Companies share CSR best practices - Channel NewsAsia: "SINGAPORE : Top company executives themselves are taking time out to serve communities.

Volunteerism is becoming a byword, which they said should sustain efforts to make companies socially responsible."

Some Thais in Forbes Asia's Heros of Philanthropy list

Some Thais in Forbes Asia's Heros of Philanthropy list: "n the fourth-year of making, the list shows four Thais among 48 philanthropists in Asia who are doing good from helping earthquake victims to sending poor kids to college.

Following are the brief information on the Thai philanthropists' actions:"

Inheritance tax relief 'will discourage legacies of over 10 per cent' - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Inheritance tax relief 'will discourage legacies of over 10 per cent' - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "The new 10 per cent Inheritance Tax (IHT) Charity Relief announced by the Chancellor in the March Budget could actually encourage legators to reduce the amounts they had planned to leave to charity, an audience of lawyers and philanthropy advisers heard yesterday.

The intricacies of the new relief was explained to delegates by Richard Kent from HMRC and Mark Herbert QC from law firm Five Stone Buildings, at a conference called Stimulating Philanthropy organised by Step, the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners."

Asia has more millionaires than Europe | The Australian

Asia has more millionaires than Europe | The Australian: "Millionaires in region became worth more collectively than their counterparts in Europe in 2009, but there are also now more of them, at 3.3 million in the region, against 3.1 million in Europe.

The report on high-net worth individuals - defined as anyone with investable assets of at least $950,300 - was issued by Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management and consultancy firm Capgemini."

Whatever happened to the Sisterhood? - Features - The Bigger Picture - Charity Insight

Whatever happened to the Sisterhood? - Features - The Bigger Picture - Charity Insight: "Well, after sitting through four presentations covering topics from female charitable giving trends to the dearth of women's organisations currently operating in the UK, I came away feeling a little naive. It seems that women are still not the financial or social equals of men, much to my surprise. And, on the topic of philanthropy, the message was similarly clear: although women have good intentions and undeniable impact when it comes to charitable investment, it is still a largely male dominated field. These are inconsistencies that Vivienne Hayes and her fellow speakers are working hard to rectify; but they can't do it alone."

Four Indians among Asian Heroes of Philanthropy - Trends News - IBNLive

Four Indians among Asian Heroes of Philanthropy - Trends News - IBNLive: "Singapore: Forbes Asia today announced its 'Heroes of Philanthropy' list for the fourth year running, with four Indians among the top 48 philanthropists.

Giving poor children access to education is a top priority for Indian philanthropists, said Forbes."

Philanthropy Review claims giving could be increased by �2bn - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Philanthropy Review claims giving could be increased by �2bn - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "The Philanthropy Review has issued a “call-to-action” to businesses, philanthropists and government to adopt proposals which it says will earn charities an additional �2bn by 2015.

It identifies a range of measures which make it easier for people to give, encourage giving and help make giving become a social norm:"

Rise in US giving bodes well for UK | Philanthropy UK

Rise in US giving bodes well for UK | Philanthropy UK: "Dr Beth Breeze, Kent University researcher and author of the Coutts Million Pound Donors Report, says the US finding should bode well for the UK. 'It is good news that giving has finally recovered in the US, and it should bode well for a similar recovery on this side of the Atlantic. Many UK-based major givers live globalised lives, with personal and professional contacts in the US, so they will be directly affected by the rise in philanthropic confidence on that side of the pond."

Cheques are more important to us than mobiles, says Mark Astarita - Third Sector

Cheques are more important to us than mobiles, says Mark Astarita - Third Sector: "Next chair of the Institute of Fundraising says old technologies still have their place. An interview with him is the lead article in our Fundraising Extra

Cheques are more important to fundraisers than mobile phones, according to Mark Astarita, the chair designate of the Institute of Fundraising and director of fundraising at the British Red Cross."

Thousands walk barefoot for charity

Thousands walk barefoot for charity: "MORE than 4,000 people walked barefoot for the Bare Your Sole 2011 charity walk at Gardens by the Bay East in Tanjong Rhu on Saturday morning."

Donations to charities up 13% to S$776m in 2010 - Channel NewsAsia

Donations to charities up 13% to S$776m in 2010 - Channel NewsAsia: "SINGAPORE: Organisations as well as members of the public contributed more to charitable causes last year in tandem with the recovering economy.

According to the Commissioner of Charities' 2010 report, a total of S$776 million in tax deductible donations was received last year, up 13 per cent from 2009."

Analysis: Charity in masonic lodges - 'Unduly restrictive' or a 'big enough class'? - Third Sector

Analysis: Charity in masonic lodges - 'Unduly restrictive' or a 'big enough class'? - Third Sector: "Nigel Brown, grand secretary of the United Grand Lodge of England

David Ainsworth looks at how Freemasons could be affected by a forthcoming charity tribunal hearing examining benevolent funds

The country's 1,204 masonic charities are likely to be affected by the impending charity tribunal case on benevolent associations because they frequently have as one of their objects 'the relief of poor and distressed brother masons' and their families. This is clearly a restricted group and the question will be whether such charities provide adequate public benefit.

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PH must bet on S&T, says Fil-Am tech icon - Newsbytes Philippines

PH must bet on S&T, says Fil-Am tech icon - Newsbytes Philippines: "Over the past 11 years, the organization has raised over $10 million dollars in diaspora philanthropy, meaning contributions from among Filipino-American communities that have supported more than 200 projects back in the Philippines.

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Payvand News Of Iran

Payvand News Of Iran: "As a part of its Mehrgan 2010 Grant Cycle, PARSA Community Foundation is pleased to announce grants to arts and media projects including film, print, and music. PARSA CF recognizes the importance of such efforts in interacting with a broader audience, introducing the rich culture of Iran to the rest of the world, and building a stronger foundation for cultural understanding between Iranians, Iranian diaspora and the global community.

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4 Globally Oriented Tips on Using Social Media - WorldWise - The Chronicle of Higher Education

4 Globally Oriented Tips on Using Social Media - WorldWise - The Chronicle of Higher Education: "4 Globally Oriented Tips on Using Social Media

June 9, 2011, 11:28 am

By David Wheeler

Over the past year, I’ve given talks or moderated sessions on social media in a strange set of cities: Adelaide, Sydney, and Doha. Preparation for those events was often done in the margins of my professional life: In my favorite airplane seat (aisle, exit row), on my laptop at home as I tried to multitask with family time (bad idea), or early in the morning. I’ve scanned more “Ten Tips for Twitter” than I care to think about, read my Chronicle colleagues’ excellent stories, and talked to communications and marketing administrators at universities, including many outside of the United States. Now I’d like to take revenge on all those other tip writers with my own, globally oriented version of four social media do’s and don’ts. Think of these as collected wisdom, not advice."

Corporate social responsibility isn't charity but survival issue: CEC - The Times of India

Corporate social responsibility isn't charity but survival issue: CEC - The Times of India: "'We need a Warren Buffet and Bill and Melinda Gates to teach our corporates on the need for CSR. What you do is not CSR but corporate social compulsion,' Qureshi told a meet on CSR organised by Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry."

Charities Directorate places comprehensive list of all policies and guidance on website - Blog - Global Philanthropy

Charities Directorate places comprehensive list of all policies and guidance on website - Blog - Global Philanthropy: "Ever have trouble finding a CRA charity policy? Ever wondering whether the Charities Directorate has a policy on something?

CRA has now placed in one list policies and guidances to make them easier to locate."

Prince William’s charity to cost �450,000 per year - Telegraph

Prince William’s charity to cost �450,000 per year - Telegraph: "he Duke of Cambridge, who raised an estimated �1 million for charity in wedding gift donations, has discovered how expensive running his own organisation can be.

Mandrake learns that the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry will cost �450,000 a year to run."

The Marxist-Libertarian Philanthropy of Shih Wing-Ching | PND | Foundation Center

The Marxist-Libertarian Philanthropy of Shih Wing-Ching | PND | Foundation Center: "The Marxist-Libertarian Philanthropy of Shih Wing-Ching

After making a fortune in real estate, Chinese businessman Shih Wing-Ching has turned his efforts to philanthropy in accordance with the tenets of what he describes as his 'Marxist-libertarian' philosophy, Forbes Asia reports."

Lottery generosity lands couple award - Front - TheChronicleHerald.ca

Lottery generosity lands couple award - Front - TheChronicleHerald.ca: "Allen and Violet Large received the 2011 Maritime Outstanding Individual Philanthropist award from the Nova Scotia branch of the Association of Fundraising Professionals for giving away their $11.2 million lottery win last July."

Bill Gates speaks on philanthropy at Peking University - People's Daily Online

Bill Gates speaks on philanthropy at Peking University - People's Daily Online: "On June 11, Bill Gates, the second richest man worldwide and co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, delivered a speech titled 'Gates to Success' at Peking University, which focused on his own experience of philanthropic work. The event was hosted by Sun Qixiang, dean of the School of Economics and attended by about 300 students."

All aboard Indigo Express for lesson in philanthropy

All aboard Indigo Express for lesson in philanthropy: "That was the beginning of the Indigo Express Fund, the first philanthropic fund to be established by the Sydney Women's Fund, established three years ago to convince the city's corporate leaders to invest in charitable projects targeting women and girls."

Slim's Charity Profits From $800 Million Ideal Share Sale

Slim's Charity Profits From $800 Million Ideal Share Sale: "The Carlos Slim Foundation plans to sell about one-third of the 9.2 billion pesos in stock that Impulsora del Desarrollo y el Empleo en America Latina SAB registered this month to offer to investors. That will reap the foundation about $260 million. The rest of the offering will be newly issued stock, according to a filing last week to Mexico's stock exchange."

Tax incentives not the only key to boosting giving, sector tells APPG - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Tax incentives not the only key to boosting giving, sector tells APPG - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "The British public has the capacity to give more, but there is no consensus as to whether and what tax incentives can encourage more philanthropy, it was evident at a meeting of sector representatives in Westminster yesterday.

Karl Wilding (pictured), head of research at NCVO and one of the speakers at the All Party Parliamentary Group on the Voluntary Sector meeting at the House of Commons, called for a sector-wide debate into the role of tax in giving. Whether tax mechanisms should used as an incentive to get people giving or as leverage by charities requires much more investigation, he said. “We need a discussion.”"

Nita Ambani: First face of modern philanthropy | GroundReport

Nita Ambani: First face of modern philanthropy | GroundReport: "Nita Ambani: First face of modern philanthropy
by Sacchitjogi07 for The Ground Report India June 09, 2011


Nita Ambani’s name exudes power and command, especially due to the fact that it comes with the appendage of the title of Ambani. But this first lady of corporate India is more than just the name she carries. Today, in every one of her endeavors she has proven her mettle that she is indeed a modern day woman who can run a business just as well she can run a family. But what is more significant is the fact that Nita Ambani’s contributions to the area of social welfare and philanthropy have been so extensive, that she can indeed be termed as the face of modern day philanthropy."

The art of giving

The art of giving: "HongKong Focus
The art of giving
By Steven Chen (HK Edition)
Updated: 2011-06-09 06:56


The art of giving

Participants in Sowers Action Walk for Education stop to greet children during the event. Photos Provided to China Daily

Hong Kong charitable organizations play a big part in training mainland charities, as NGOs take on an ever-increasing role in filling the mainland's social safety net. Steven Chen reports.

March 2010: Some 200 people take to the pavements along the dusty streets of Gansu province, intent to undertake a 7-day ordeal to help rebuild educational facilities shattered by the 2008 earthquake that devastated Sichuan and neighboring provinces."

Social investments should not be reserved for the rich - Third Sector

Social investments should not be reserved for the rich - Third Sector: "It should be easier for ordinary people to get involved in social investing, says Rod Schwartz of ClearlySo

The government has chosen to renew its emphasis on the big society, with a direct attempt to encourage greater charitable giving.

Several ideas have been floated, including an innovative idea to offer people the chance to give at cashpoints. As laudable as this is, we must ask the question: why are governments so keen to encourage donations, but less so social investing?"

Charity golf tournament to benefit Shanghai's migrant families

Charity golf tournament to benefit Shanghai's migrant families: "SHANGHAI - A charity golf tournament planned for June 16 aims to raise 120,000 yuan to help migrant families in western Shanghai's Fengxian district. The funding will provide support services and educational programs for migrant parents and their children in the new Fengxian You Dao Family Center."

Simon McKeon | Philanthropists and benefactors nedd to be upfront

Simon McKeon | Philanthropists and benefactors nedd to be upfront: "The Australian of the Year and prominent philanthropist Simon McKeon has an unenviable task at hand.

Convincing the wealthiest Australians to open their wallets and share some of the spoils with charitable organisations is the"

Charities lose supporters through aggressive fundraising, survey warns - Third Sector

Charities lose supporters through aggressive fundraising, survey warns - Third Sector: "44 per cent of survey respondents said chugging was the most aggressive form of fundraising

But the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association says online poll was unrepresentative and asked leading questions

Nearly 40 per cent of people have stopped supporting a charity because of the way it fundraises, according to a survey by the shopping and fundraising website easyfundraising.org.uk.

More than 1,000 UK adults took part in the survey, which was run on the website in May."

Nigerian ‘Philanthropist’ Gives Away $100 Million - Mfonobong Nsehe - The Africa Chronicles - Forbes

Nigerian ‘Philanthropist’ Gives Away $100 Million - Mfonobong Nsehe - The Africa Chronicles - Forbes: "However, a Nigerian oil magnate and former defense minister, TY Danjuma just might be a different breed. The 73-year old has put over $100 million of his own money into his Charity, the TY Danjuma Foundation- making it one of Africa’s largest charities, and Danjuma, the country’s biggest philanthropist."

Philanthropy is big business - except in corporate Australia

Philanthropy is big business - except in corporate Australia: "The prominent investment banker and corporate philanthropist says it's time to shine a light on the big end of town, and what is one of the uncomfortable truths about rich Australia - the lack of generous giving by our well-to-do."

Lord Wei steps down as big society adviser - Third Sector

Lord Wei steps down as big society adviser - Third Sector: "He will move to an unpaid role at the Community Foundation Network after a year advising on the government flagship policy

Lord Nat Wei will step down as the government’s adviser on the big society next week to take up an unpaid advisory role at the Community Foundation Network.

Wei was appointed to the House of Lords a year ago, when he was also made an official adviser on the government’s big society agenda, for which he was not paid. In February he announced he would reduce his working hours at the Cabinet Office."

Marxism and Capitalism Mix in Hong Kong Magnate's Emerging Philanthropy - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Marxism and Capitalism Mix in Hong Kong Magnate's Emerging Philanthropy - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Marxism and Capitalism Mix in Hong Kong Magnate’s Emerging Philanthropy

May 31, 2011, 9:35 am

An emerging leader in Chinese philanthropy mixes small-government libertarianism with the Marxist teachings of his youth in embarking on a wave of giving, according to a Forbes Asia profile of Shih Wing Ching."

Direct mail volumes fall, but complaints up - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Direct mail volumes fall, but complaints up - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "he use of direct mail dropped by more than a quarter last year but the number of complaints rose by 86 per cent, according to the annual FRSB fundraising complaints results.

Direct mail, traditionally the most-complained about fundraising medium according to the FRSB annual survey, accounted for 53 per cent of all donor complaints in 2010."

Charity Tax Group in talks on free Gift Aid database - Third Sector

Charity Tax Group in talks on free Gift Aid database - Third Sector: "It has approached commercial suppliers about initiative intended to cut red tape for the sector

The Charity Tax Group is talking to commercial suppliers about developing a free Gift Aid database that it says would reduce red tape for charities.

After the Budget in March, HM Revenue & Customs agreed to work with the voluntary sector to develop a database that would allow charities to upload details of donations rather than keeping paper records. It said this would support the online filing of Gift Aid claim"