Civil Society: Julia Unwin – Philanthropy must start listening to the poor
Julia Unwin, chief executive of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, argues that philanthropy needs reassessing to create a new 'social contract' to tackle poverty
Third Sector: RSPCA expects to lose more than 130 jobs in staffing review
The RSPCA is expecting to cut 130 jobs this year in a restructuring move to save £2.5m
Financial Times: Charities in crisis as austerity bites
A reflection on the effect of economic austerity on the voluntary sector
New Philanthropy Capital: 'I blame the Daily Mail for the riots' says charity chief
Gracia McGrath, chief executive of Chance UK, responds to the findings of The Riots Communities and Victims Panel's final report
The Agitator: The Perfect Thank You
Tom Belford shares his insights into thanking donors using Charity:Water's example
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