Third Sector: William Shawcross named as preferred candidate for Charity Commission chair
The cabinet office has announced that writer William Shawcross has been named as the preferred candidate to be the next chair of the Charity Commission.
Civil Society: £100,000 fund to tackle isolation of elderly
In order to reduce isolation in old age, the cabinet office and nesta are offering communities a share of a £100,000 fund.
Charity Times: Make people with disabilities role models say public as Paralympic Effect takes hold
A poll conducted at the opening of the paralympic games has revealed that they are already having a major impact on people's attitutes to disability.
Future Fundraising Now: How to thank donors, and measure the impact of your thanking
How to thank donors with as much skill as you ask them for money.
New Philanthropy Capital: Perplexed about philanthropy
Talks about Britain's uncertain relationship with philanthropy.
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