IOL: Charity bids to recoup €5.5m in donations: "A leading charity has begun a campaign to recoup €5.5m in charitable donations from the Government.
Concern has used its computer database to identify the 27,000 people who gave more than the 250 euro donations threshold last year and is contacting them individually by phone, letter and emai"
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
BBC NEWS | Technology | Charity gets cash for web clicks
BBC NEWS | Technology | Charity gets cash for web clicks: "Charity gets cash for web clicks
Child
The NSPCC has fought to protect children for years
Computer users who want to donate as they use the web can now use a special NSPCC website that gives cash for every search they carry out.
The NSPCC, which campaigns to end child cruelty, will receive a donation every time users carry out an MSN search via www.clickscount.co.uk.
The charity hopes the site will raise substantial funds, and organisers hope to add other charities later this year."
Child
The NSPCC has fought to protect children for years
Computer users who want to donate as they use the web can now use a special NSPCC website that gives cash for every search they carry out.
The NSPCC, which campaigns to end child cruelty, will receive a donation every time users carry out an MSN search via www.clickscount.co.uk.
The charity hopes the site will raise substantial funds, and organisers hope to add other charities later this year."
Douglas Dispatch-About 120 people, youth, grandparents, and every age group in between, gathered at the Growing a Community for All Ages symposium at
Douglas Dispatch: "The City of Douglas, Arizona Rural Development Council, Southeast Arizona Behavioral Health Services, Bank of America and the U.S. Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership also collaborated on the symposium, which was made possible by a grant from the Arizona Community Foundation."
Monday, March 20, 2006
The Telegraph - Calcutta : Nation-Curry king hits peer hurdle
The Telegraph - Calcutta : Nation: "Curry king hits peer hurdle
AMIT ROY
Sir Gulam Noon
London, March 19: Indian businessman Sir Gulam Noon is the latest person to have his nomination for a peerage blocked because a �250,000 loan made to the Labour Party last year was not declared, it was reported today.
�I have done nothing illegal,� said Noon, who is nicknamed the �curry king� and is one of the most respected figures in the Indian community in the UK."
AMIT ROY
Sir Gulam Noon
London, March 19: Indian businessman Sir Gulam Noon is the latest person to have his nomination for a peerage blocked because a �250,000 loan made to the Labour Party last year was not declared, it was reported today.
�I have done nothing illegal,� said Noon, who is nicknamed the �curry king� and is one of the most respected figures in the Indian community in the UK."
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
edie news centre - CSR 'best as voluntary activity' - Minister
edie news centre - CSR 'best as voluntary activity' - Minister: "CSR 'best as voluntary activity' - Minister (14 March 2006)
Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks has said attempts by Government to enforce corporate social responsibility would undermine its value. "
Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks has said attempts by Government to enforce corporate social responsibility would undermine its value. "
Xinhua - English-Charity looks overseas
Xinhua - English: "Charity looks overseas
www.chinaview.cn 2006-03-14 15:05:17
BEIJING, March 14 -- For the first time, overseas charity organizations and Shanghai's foreign communities will be invited to the 55th Miss World charity tour held in the city from April 22 to 23.
So far several Canadian groups have expressed interest in attending. Details are still in negotiation, according to the Shanghai Charity Foundation. "
www.chinaview.cn 2006-03-14 15:05:17
BEIJING, March 14 -- For the first time, overseas charity organizations and Shanghai's foreign communities will be invited to the 55th Miss World charity tour held in the city from April 22 to 23.
So far several Canadian groups have expressed interest in attending. Details are still in negotiation, according to the Shanghai Charity Foundation. "
Monday, March 13, 2006
The Tide Online-Philanthropy, panacea to dev
The Tide Online: "Philanthropy, panacea to dev
Kinika Mpi � Sunday, Mar 12, 2006
Philanthropy and humanitarian services have been identified as vehicles through which rapid, social and economic development of the country could be achieved."
Kinika Mpi � Sunday, Mar 12, 2006
Philanthropy and humanitarian services have been identified as vehicles through which rapid, social and economic development of the country could be achieved."
ANGARA� URGES� 'CORPORATE� PHILANTHROPY'
ANGARA� URGES� 'CORPORATE� PHILANTHROPY': "ANGARA URGES 'CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY'
MANILA, March 12, 2006 (BULLETIN) Sen. Edgardo J. Angara called yesterday on businesses and civil society to practice 'corporate philanthropy�� to help ease the health and hunger problems of the country, saying that 'the commitment to social responsibility must become a driving force for every company or business enterprise.��
Speaking before members of the Rotary Club�s largest district, District 3810, Angara called attention to the sweeping health and hunger issues plaguing the country.
'More than 15 percent of Filipino families have reported experiencing hunger at least once during the last few months. More than a quarter of all children in the country ultimately leads to stunted mental and physical growth, poor comprehension, and lower performance in school,�� he said"
MANILA, March 12, 2006 (BULLETIN) Sen. Edgardo J. Angara called yesterday on businesses and civil society to practice 'corporate philanthropy�� to help ease the health and hunger problems of the country, saying that 'the commitment to social responsibility must become a driving force for every company or business enterprise.��
Speaking before members of the Rotary Club�s largest district, District 3810, Angara called attention to the sweeping health and hunger issues plaguing the country.
'More than 15 percent of Filipino families have reported experiencing hunger at least once during the last few months. More than a quarter of all children in the country ultimately leads to stunted mental and physical growth, poor comprehension, and lower performance in school,�� he said"
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
icWales - How you can do your bit to stop wasting millions on the taxman
icWales - How you can do your bit to stop wasting millions on the taxman: "How you can do your bit to stop wasting millions on the taxman
Mar 8 2006
Marlene Shalton, Western Mail
It is that time of year again and IFA Promotion, the association that promotes independent advice, has the final results of its annual survey - Tax Action.
According to the survey, four out of five (82%) UK adults will waste an unnecessary £7.6bn in tax in 2006, £1.8bn more than in 2005. And despite 31 million (70%) of us claiming to resent rising tax bills, more than three quarters (78%) of UK adults admit to doing nothing to help reduce the amount they pay. The average UK adult will therefore squander £155 this year in tax."
Mar 8 2006
Marlene Shalton, Western Mail
It is that time of year again and IFA Promotion, the association that promotes independent advice, has the final results of its annual survey - Tax Action.
According to the survey, four out of five (82%) UK adults will waste an unnecessary £7.6bn in tax in 2006, £1.8bn more than in 2005. And despite 31 million (70%) of us claiming to resent rising tax bills, more than three quarters (78%) of UK adults admit to doing nothing to help reduce the amount they pay. The average UK adult will therefore squander £155 this year in tax."
Most Czechs contribute to charity - Prague Daily Monitor
Most Czechs contribute to charity - Prague Daily Monitor: "Most Czechs contribute to charity
Prague, March 7 (CTK) - Four-fifths of Czechs contributed to some humanitarian organisation over the past two years, according to a poll conducted by the polling agency Factum Invenio today.
The readiness to support the projects for those in need is increasing, Factum Invenio said, while the number of those who never give any money to humanitarian projects is falling.
Some 70 percent of Czechs contributed several times to humanitarian purposes last year, while the figure was a mere 45 percent in 2004.
Two years ago, 43 percent of those polled did not support any project for those in need, but last year it was only 19 percent, the poll found."
Prague, March 7 (CTK) - Four-fifths of Czechs contributed to some humanitarian organisation over the past two years, according to a poll conducted by the polling agency Factum Invenio today.
The readiness to support the projects for those in need is increasing, Factum Invenio said, while the number of those who never give any money to humanitarian projects is falling.
Some 70 percent of Czechs contributed several times to humanitarian purposes last year, while the figure was a mere 45 percent in 2004.
Two years ago, 43 percent of those polled did not support any project for those in need, but last year it was only 19 percent, the poll found."
Charity avoids penalty for fundraiser breach. 08/03/2006. ABC News Online
Charity avoids penalty for fundraiser breach. 08/03/2006. ABC News Online: "Charity avoids penalty for fundraiser breach
A children's charity has avoided deregistration after paying Cherie Blair, the wife of the British Prime Minister, to speak at a fundraising dinner in Melbourne.
Consumer Affairs Victoria says the Children's Cancer Institute Australia breached fundraising laws at a function in February last year at which Ms Blair gave a speech."
A children's charity has avoided deregistration after paying Cherie Blair, the wife of the British Prime Minister, to speak at a fundraising dinner in Melbourne.
Consumer Affairs Victoria says the Children's Cancer Institute Australia breached fundraising laws at a function in February last year at which Ms Blair gave a speech."
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
The St. Petersburg Times - Business - Regulating the Work of NGOs
The St. Petersburg Times - Business - Regulating the Work of NGOs: "Regulating the Work of NGOs
By Yana Leonova
In January a new federal law was signed into effect by President Vladimir Putin, introducing significant changes to the way nongovernmental organizations are regulated. When the legislation was introduced in the State Duma, the explanatory note attached to the bill stated that a mechanism of control needed to be established for NGOs. On the face of it, who could argue? Virtually every country regulates the work of NGOs. But Russian NGOs were puzzled. Why weren’t the provisions of previous legislation considered sufficient?"
By Yana Leonova
In January a new federal law was signed into effect by President Vladimir Putin, introducing significant changes to the way nongovernmental organizations are regulated. When the legislation was introduced in the State Duma, the explanatory note attached to the bill stated that a mechanism of control needed to be established for NGOs. On the face of it, who could argue? Virtually every country regulates the work of NGOs. But Russian NGOs were puzzled. Why weren’t the provisions of previous legislation considered sufficient?"
Monday, March 06, 2006
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Voluntary sector | Free time
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Voluntary sector | Free time: "Free time
Charlotte Ashton is spending each month of her gap year with a different UK charity. This month, she joins a class of former drug users seeking a path into employment
Saturday March 4, 2006
The Guardian
What has had the most influence in shaping the person you are today? Family, friends, school, the media or work? Discussions like this have kicked off my Monday mornings for the past month. My fellow debaters have been a group of recovered or recovering drug addicts and alcoholics.
I agreed with most of them that family is the most influential, but my suggestion that a child's mother is surely the best person to care for it was quickly rejected. 'Not if she's a drug-taking prostitute,' one of the students retaliated."
Charlotte Ashton is spending each month of her gap year with a different UK charity. This month, she joins a class of former drug users seeking a path into employment
Saturday March 4, 2006
The Guardian
What has had the most influence in shaping the person you are today? Family, friends, school, the media or work? Discussions like this have kicked off my Monday mornings for the past month. My fellow debaters have been a group of recovered or recovering drug addicts and alcoholics.
I agreed with most of them that family is the most influential, but my suggestion that a child's mother is surely the best person to care for it was quickly rejected. 'Not if she's a drug-taking prostitute,' one of the students retaliated."
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People's Daily Online -- Demands made for charity legislation
People's Daily Online -- Demands made for charity legislation: "Demands made for charity legislation
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Top political advisers have appealed for charity legislation to encourage and regulate charitable activities in the country.
Favourable tax policies for charitable deeds were specially emphasized.
The proposals were put forward during the ongoing plenary session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, by the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang and a CPPCC member, Wang Keying.
According to statistics of non-Communist party's the central committee, China's charities depend on donations from overseas to a great extent.
For example, only about 20 per cent of the donations received by the China Charity Federation were from local organizations, with the rest coming from overseas."
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Top political advisers have appealed for charity legislation to encourage and regulate charitable activities in the country.
Favourable tax policies for charitable deeds were specially emphasized.
The proposals were put forward during the ongoing plenary session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, by the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang and a CPPCC member, Wang Keying.
According to statistics of non-Communist party's the central committee, China's charities depend on donations from overseas to a great extent.
For example, only about 20 per cent of the donations received by the China Charity Federation were from local organizations, with the rest coming from overseas."
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Friday, March 03, 2006
Channelnewsasia.com-Report on regulation of charities submitted to Govt(Singapore)
Channelnewsasia.com: "Report on regulation of charities submitted to Govt
By Julia Ng, Channel NewsAsia
The Inter-Ministry Committee (IMC) on the Regulation of Charities and Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs) submitted its report to the Government on March 2.
The Committee first released its report on January 27 and held a 3-week public consultation which ended on February 17.
The report made a dozen recommendations to strengthen the regulatory framework; the governance, financial and fundraising regulations; and facilitating the work of charities and IPCs. "
By Julia Ng, Channel NewsAsia
The Inter-Ministry Committee (IMC) on the Regulation of Charities and Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs) submitted its report to the Government on March 2.
The Committee first released its report on January 27 and held a 3-week public consultation which ended on February 17.
The report made a dozen recommendations to strengthen the regulatory framework; the governance, financial and fundraising regulations; and facilitating the work of charities and IPCs. "
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Regulating the Work of NGOs
Regulating the Work of NGOs: "Regulating the Work of NGOs
By Yana Leonova
In January a new federal law was signed into effect by President Vladimir Putin, introducing significant changes to the way nongovernmental organizations are regulated. When the legislation was introduced in the State Duma, the explanatory note attached to the bill stated that a mechanism of control needed to be established for NGOs. On the face of it, who could argue? Virtually every country regulates the work of NGOs. But Russian NGOs were puzzled. Why weren't the provisions of previous legislation considered sufficient?"
By Yana Leonova
In January a new federal law was signed into effect by President Vladimir Putin, introducing significant changes to the way nongovernmental organizations are regulated. When the legislation was introduced in the State Duma, the explanatory note attached to the bill stated that a mechanism of control needed to be established for NGOs. On the face of it, who could argue? Virtually every country regulates the work of NGOs. But Russian NGOs were puzzled. Why weren't the provisions of previous legislation considered sufficient?"
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Xinhua - English
Xinhua - English: "HONG KONG, March 3 (Xinhuanet) -- Cathay Pacific Airways announced the winner for a first-of-its-kind Chinese naming competition for its charity sale of a new wine, Chateau Branaire Ducru, and limited edition bottle Friday.
The winning name 'Zhou Bo Tong' comes from a popular character in the martial arts novels by Jin Yong (Cha Leung-yung). His superiority and cheerful characteristic reflect the wine's premium quality, said the judging panel of the competition.
The judging panel included a number of renowned food and wine experts, including Chua Lam, Joe Chen, Lau Chi Sun and some other celebrities along with Cathay Pacific Director of Service Delivery Quince Chong.
Cathay Pacific makes direct contributions to the community through charity projects. This time the airline is working with Chateau Branaire Ducru to offer 100 Limited Edition bottles of the2000 vintage for sale -- proceeds from which will go to The Cathay Pacific Wheelchair Bank.
Each bottle, priced at 3,000 HK dollars (387 U.S. dollars), will carry the Chinese name label created from Cha Leung-yung's calligraphy and come with a numbered certificate."
The winning name 'Zhou Bo Tong' comes from a popular character in the martial arts novels by Jin Yong (Cha Leung-yung). His superiority and cheerful characteristic reflect the wine's premium quality, said the judging panel of the competition.
The judging panel included a number of renowned food and wine experts, including Chua Lam, Joe Chen, Lau Chi Sun and some other celebrities along with Cathay Pacific Director of Service Delivery Quince Chong.
Cathay Pacific makes direct contributions to the community through charity projects. This time the airline is working with Chateau Branaire Ducru to offer 100 Limited Edition bottles of the2000 vintage for sale -- proceeds from which will go to The Cathay Pacific Wheelchair Bank.
Each bottle, priced at 3,000 HK dollars (387 U.S. dollars), will carry the Chinese name label created from Cha Leung-yung's calligraphy and come with a numbered certificate."
Thursday, March 02, 2006
>>> AsiaNews.it <<< Religious charities exempt from new tax
>>> AsiaNews.it <<< Religious charities exempt from new tax: "1 March, 2006
INDIA
Religious charities exempt from new tax
by Nirmala Carvalho
The provision is part of the government’s new economic plan, which seeks to combat money laundering in the country. The 2006 budget confirms the authorities’ commitment to rural development. The Finance Minister has pledged to increase the growth rate to 10%.
Mumbai (AsiaNews) – Development in rural areas, focusing on health and employment of the poor and of village residents, coupled with a war on money laundering including more monitoring of so-called “anonymous donations” to charitable organizations. The Indian government’s budget for 2006 confirms the commitment of the Finance Minister, PC Chidambram, to progress in rural areas, already at the heart of last year’s economic programme, and it also introduced some initiatives which impact on religious institutions.
During yesterday’s budget presentation, Chidambram announced “great sums” of money for education, health care and employment in villages. The ministry is committed to increasing the country’s growth rate from 8 to 10%.
According to information shared in the presentation, the growth of the agricultural sector exceeded 2.1% and the outlook for 2006, continued Chidambram, was good. There was no change announced for taxes on private income and that of social entities.
Particular attention was paid this year to attacking money laundering. To this end, the minister proposed a tax on all anonymous donations to charitable, non-religious organizations, previously exempt. Only donations to religious organizations will not be included in the total income of the organization and will therefore be tax exempt. An anonymous donation has been defined as any voluntary contribution where a trust receiving a contribution does not maintain any records of the identity of the donor. "
INDIA
Religious charities exempt from new tax
by Nirmala Carvalho
The provision is part of the government’s new economic plan, which seeks to combat money laundering in the country. The 2006 budget confirms the authorities’ commitment to rural development. The Finance Minister has pledged to increase the growth rate to 10%.
Mumbai (AsiaNews) – Development in rural areas, focusing on health and employment of the poor and of village residents, coupled with a war on money laundering including more monitoring of so-called “anonymous donations” to charitable organizations. The Indian government’s budget for 2006 confirms the commitment of the Finance Minister, PC Chidambram, to progress in rural areas, already at the heart of last year’s economic programme, and it also introduced some initiatives which impact on religious institutions.
During yesterday’s budget presentation, Chidambram announced “great sums” of money for education, health care and employment in villages. The ministry is committed to increasing the country’s growth rate from 8 to 10%.
According to information shared in the presentation, the growth of the agricultural sector exceeded 2.1% and the outlook for 2006, continued Chidambram, was good. There was no change announced for taxes on private income and that of social entities.
Particular attention was paid this year to attacking money laundering. To this end, the minister proposed a tax on all anonymous donations to charitable, non-religious organizations, previously exempt. Only donations to religious organizations will not be included in the total income of the organization and will therefore be tax exempt. An anonymous donation has been defined as any voluntary contribution where a trust receiving a contribution does not maintain any records of the identity of the donor. "
Alliance - for information and ideas about philanthropy and social investment worldwide
Alliance - for information and ideas about philanthropy and social investment worldwide: "Sustaining community philanthropy: looking for new models
In recent years community philanthropy organizations have begun to multiply around the world. Anyone involved in international philanthropy knows the enormous enthusiasm people feel for community philanthropy, especially community foundations. It is as if, in countries where grantmaking organizations as we know them are thin on the ground, they will provide the missing piece of the puzzle.
But will they? Can they? One thing seems clear: if these emerging organizations are to be sustainable, we will need to look beyond the traditional North American model.
Can a broad base of donors ensure sustainability, as in Korea, the Philippines and Nebraska, USA? Can organized philanthropy learn from indigenous traditions, as in southern Africa and Romania? Can companies and communities work together, as in Brazil, Russia and Mexico?"
In recent years community philanthropy organizations have begun to multiply around the world. Anyone involved in international philanthropy knows the enormous enthusiasm people feel for community philanthropy, especially community foundations. It is as if, in countries where grantmaking organizations as we know them are thin on the ground, they will provide the missing piece of the puzzle.
But will they? Can they? One thing seems clear: if these emerging organizations are to be sustainable, we will need to look beyond the traditional North American model.
Can a broad base of donors ensure sustainability, as in Korea, the Philippines and Nebraska, USA? Can organized philanthropy learn from indigenous traditions, as in southern Africa and Romania? Can companies and communities work together, as in Brazil, Russia and Mexico?"
Charity events to mark jail closure
Charity events to mark jail closure: "Charity events to mark Victoria Prison closure
A series of charity events will be held March 11 to 19 to mark the decommissioning of 160-year-old Victoria Prison, Hong Kong's first jail.
The Victoria Prison Decommissioning Open Days, jointly run by the Correctional Services Department and the Community Chest, include open days on March 11, 18 and 19, performances and a farewell parade on the 12th, and the Jail House Rock show on the 17th and 18th."
A series of charity events will be held March 11 to 19 to mark the decommissioning of 160-year-old Victoria Prison, Hong Kong's first jail.
The Victoria Prison Decommissioning Open Days, jointly run by the Correctional Services Department and the Community Chest, include open days on March 11, 18 and 19, performances and a farewell parade on the 12th, and the Jail House Rock show on the 17th and 18th."
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