China adopts new law on international nonprofits operating in mainland | CCTV America

China adopts new law on international nonprofits operating in mainland | CCTV America: "International nongovernmental organizations must secure approval from Chinese authorities before they can operate on the Chinese mainland, under a new law adopted by China’s top legislature Thursday.

This applies whether they are planning to open permanent offices or operate temporarily, The law states. Overseas nongovernmental organizations operating on the mainland without approval will be punished."



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India cancels licenses of nearly 9,000 charities over foreign funds - TRFN | Reuters

India cancels licenses of nearly 9,000 charities over foreign funds - TRFN | Reuters: "- India has cancelled the registration of nearly 9,000 charities for failing to declare details of donations from abroad, as New Delhi tightens surveillance on foreign-funded non-governmental organisations in the country."



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Is charity regulation in a state of crisis? | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian

Is charity regulation in a state of crisis? | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian: "To find out more the Guardian Voluntary Sector Network convened a panel of charity leaders and charity law experts to discuss the state of regulation in the sector, and to ask if charities understand their statutory obligations. Five major talking points emerged from the seminar, which was sponsored by Zurich Insurance."



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Charities need regulation to maintain public's trust - The Irish Times - Wed, Dec 21, 2011

Charities need regulation to maintain public's trust - The Irish Times - Wed, Dec 21, 2011: OPINION: AT CHRISTMAS, Irish charities raise more in donations from the public than at any other time of the year. As the needs to be addressed become more acute, and charitable fundraising more sophisticated – and competitive – the public increasingly, and properly, expects transparency around financial matters and clarity about impact. Government and the non-profit sector should work harder to address this.

Non-profit organisations are perhaps the last sector in Irish society to enjoy a high degree of unconditional trust from the public. This has taken generations to build, and for the sector there is no more precious asset.

National Audit Office publishes guidelines to help charities - Charity Times news

National Audit Office publishes guidelines to help charities - Charity Times news: "National Audit Office publishes guidelines to help charities 25/06/09


New practical guidance published by the National Audit Office aims to save charities and other voluntary and community organisations time and money by reducing the paperwork they are currently required to collect when providing public sector-commissioned services."

Charity Finance | DSC speaks out on unfair requirements for small charities

Charity Finance | DSC speaks out on unfair requirements for small charities: "New income-based criteria are excluding small and medium-sized charities from applying for central government grants, according to the Directory of Social Change.

Its cites recently-launched grants on its government funding website, www.governmentfunding.org.uk, including the second round of the Department for Children, Schools and Families’ Youth Sector Development Fund which requires an average turnover between £1m and £5m for three years."

Independent charity regulator is long overdue - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Independent charity regulator is long overdue - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): "The Australian landscape is densely populated with charities, a positive feature in light of the two million Australians who live in poverty, the one billion people globally who live on less than a dollar a day, and the millions more who need assistance that only the not-for-profit sector can provide."