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FEBRUARY 2005


25/02/05 - view story
Voluntary sector review findings published
The full findings from the 2004 Voluntary and Community Sector Review were launched yesterday at a "Third Sector Summit" held at Number 11 Downing Street

25/02/05 - view story
Sector should be first not last resort, says Tory leader
The Conservative party leader, Michael Howard, has promised to turn to voluntary and faith-based organisations when looking at community regeneration issues

25/02/05 - view story
Scottish sector in jobs crisis
The Scottish voluntary sector is in the depths of a recruitment shortage, according to a new report

24/02/05 - view story
Beware new banking scam, warns commission
The Charity Regulator has today warned of a new banking scam that could cost charities hundreds of pounds

22/02/05 - view story
First Futurebuilders investments made
More than £4.2m has been awarded to 15 organisations as part of the first round of Futurebuilders investments

22/02/05 - view story
Fundraisers invited to express interest in lifetime legacies
The Institute of Fundraising is interested to hear organisations' views on the US model of lifetime legacies

22/02/05 - view story
"Thank you" to sector, from Blair
The Prime Minister last night held a drinks reception for voluntary sector workers to say "thank you" for their work

21/02/05 - view story
Charities told to get with the times
Charities need to stop living in the past if they are to attract volunteers, according to a debate on volunteering today

20/02/05 - view story
The whole sector could benefit from the Tsunami appeal, say charities
A survey by the Institute of Fundraising indicates that charities are optimistic about the long-term impact the Tsunami appeal could have on their organisations

17/02/05 - view story
Tsunami appeal captured interest of younger generation, finds survey
A new poll has discovered that over 80 per cent of 16-24 year olds gave to the Tsunami appeal, indicating an improvement in young people's generosity

16/02/05 - view story
Government fails to recognise full value of sector, claims NCVO
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations has argued for greater recognition of the diversity of the sector's role within its election manifesto, launched today

16/02/05 - view story
Help make poverty history, says UN
The United Nations has called upon the UK voluntary sector to join the MakePovertyHistory mobilisation effort

14/02/05 - view story
Support on the up for Scottish charities
The Scottish voluntary sector has recorded a substantial growth in donations, volunteering and public service contracts, according to new research published today

11/02/05 - view story
BLF Scotland announces Phase 2 consultation launch
The Big Lottery Fund is to launch its second consultation within the Scottish charity sector next week

09/02/05 - view story
UK foundation tops Europe's giving list
The Wellcome Trust has again been ranked the top European foundation in a new chart listing the expenditure and assets of the continent's biggest grant givers

08/02/05 - view story
Institute calls for board applications
The Institute of Fundraising is inviting applications from people wishing to join the board for its National Convention 2006

08/02/05 - view story
Volunteers bring legal actions against RNLI
The RNLI has called for clarification in employment law after it revealed it is facing five potential law suits from volunteers

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