Third Sector: Government wants a level playing field for the sector to win contracts, says Francis Maude
Francis Maude has told the Public Administration Select Committee that commissioners must make it easier for third sector groups to win public service contracts
Civil Society: NHS to start payment-by-results for mental health services
The Department of Health has announced plans to introduce a payment-by-results scheme for mental health services
Charity Times: IoF survey shows top three policy priorities
nfpSynergy have released their research into the top policy priorities for members of the Institute of Fundraising
Uk Fundraising: Tax changes may have caused big drop in donations in Ireland
Research undertaken by the Community Foundation for Ireland suggests that changes to tax rules in Ireland in 2007 may be reducing charity donations from high earners
Bubb's Blog: Abusing old people
Sir Stephen Bubb gives his views on the revelations about ill-treatment of the elderley in the NHS
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