Civil Society: Charity Commission is examining practice of charities letting empty shops for donations
The Charity Commission is investigating reports that some shop owners pay charities to sign tenancies for empty properties to avoid business rates liabilities
Third Sector: Fundraising Standards Board to meet Big Give over website complaints
The Fundraising Standards Board is meeting with Big Give after it received numerous complaints about the Big Give Christmas Challenge
The Independent: Charities - not just for Christmas
Many charities struggle to find volunteers during the year, but are inundated at Christmas
Children & Young People Now: Major charities refine their focus as incomes are set to diminish
Children's charities are preparing for a difficult year ahead as socio-economic problems lead to increased demands on their services while budgets tighten
The Guardian: Lend with care - Alastair Stewart visits a Bosnian fundraising scheme – video
Alastair Stewart visits a Lendwithcare scheme in Bosnia that allows people in Britain to loan small amounts of money to people abroad to help them improve their lives
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