Civil Society: Lord Hodgson tells umbrella bodies to set up charity contract consortia
President of NCVO, Lord Hodgson, has urged umbrella bodies, such as NCVO and Navca, to establish and manage charity consortia that are able to bid for public sector contracts
Third Sector: UK charities less optimistic about financial future, says research
Results from the 2011 State of the Nonprofit Industry Survey have shown that charities are less optimistic about increasing their funding compared to last year
Spring Blog: Think face-to-face - think mobile
Jonathan Grapsas, founder of flat earth direct, illustrates how digital media can engage donors recruited using face-to-face techniques
Charity Times: OCS commissions Urban Forum to provide policy advice
Urban Forum has been commissioned by the Office for Civil Society to advise on localism and big society policy
Yorkshire Evening Post: Leeds volunteer boom 'boosts economy and community'
Leeds is enjoying a volunteering boom and the positive effects aren't just felt by charities - there's a stronger sense of community and a closer working between the third sector and councils
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