Third Sector: Office for Civil Society gives £2m to local sports and cultural events scheme
The new Community Games programme has received £2m of funding from the Social Action Fund to help organise local sporting events as part of the Olympic celebrations
Charity Times: Donors are giving to their limit, says survey
A recent Yougov survey, commissioned by the Institute of Fundraising, has revealed that 43% of respondents feel they give as much as they can afford to
Civil Society: Social impact bonds expand across the UK
Scotland has launched its first social impact bond trial - one of six schemes across the uk - supported by the Department of Work and Pensions. The bond will fund YMCA's work with young people
ITProPortal: Sony +U Android App Gives Boost To Charities
Sony has developed a new app, Sony +U, which connects with Do-it.org to link people with volunteering opportunities. The application code is open source so other charities will be able to benefit
Advice for Good: Impact investments – unlocking money for social change
An overview of Credit Suisse's report, 'Investing for Impact', concluding that for charities to be truly scaleable and impactful, they need to combine traditional philanthropy with impact investing
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