Third Sector: Fraudulent Gift Aid claims worth £20m made in past two years, says HMRC
HM Revenue and Customs has recieved "several hundred" bogus attempts to register for Gift Aid, a Freedom of Information Act made by the Hospital Broadcasting Association has revealed.
Civil Society: Cabinet Office launches £10m grant fund for early-stage social ventures
The Big Lottery Fund will provide a grant that will give investment and support to early-stage organisations tackling social problems.
Future Fundraising Now: How to stop an out-of-control fundraising approval process
Suggests that fundraising copy should not be seen by too many reviewers, as this will make work worse.
New Philanthropy Capital: One small step for the British Library, one giant leap for the social sector?
Discusses how the British Library's new searchable database of research reports, summaries and government reports will benefit charities.
Bubb's Blog: Health Lottery damned...
Criticises the Health Lottery and discusses its future and impact on the National Lottery.
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