Third Sector: We aim to make the sector more self-reliant, says Charity Commission
The Charity Commission has released its Strategic Plan 2012-2015, which focuses on promoting self-sustainability in the sector
Civil Society: New director of social investment at CAF
Stephanie Sturrock, a social enterprise manager, has been appointed to lead CAF Venturesome
Herald Scotland: £50 million loan scheme set up to help third sector
SCVO and Unity Trust Bank have established a £50m loan programme for voluntary organisations in Scotland to build new or refurbish current premises
Financial Times: Soros to increase philanthropy in Europe
Billionaire George Soros has spoken about plans to expand his philanthropy in Europe as the poor economic outlook increases social problems
i-volunteer: Volunteers key to global well being
A report published by the UN on International Volunteer Day, The State of the World's Volunteering, emphasised the importance of volunteering in society's wellbeing
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