The Guardian - Guardian charity awards 2012: shining a light on small pioneers
The 2012 Guardian charity awards are open for entry. Over the past 20 years, the awards have supported a huge range of charities, including those helping asylum seekers, disabled people, and emotionally disturbed children.
Third Sector - Street fundraisers approach 180 people for every sign-up, research finds
Street fundraisers approach an average of 180 people for every sign-up they make, according to research commissioned by the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association. The survey also reveals that women fundraisers have a higher conversion rate than men.
Civil Society - Complaints about charity email increase nearly threefold
Complaints about email fundraising have far outpaced the increase of the number of fundraising emails, according to the annual Fundraising Standards Board annual report released today.
Third Sector - Charity Finance Group launches anti-fraud guide
Fifteen organisations are behind the Charity Finance Group publication, including the Charity Commission, Acevo, HMRC and the National Fraud Authority.
Belfast Telegraph - Stockbrokers launch fundraising challenge to aid Prince's trust
Belfast-based Cunningham Coates Stockbrokers is in the midst of launching its entry into The Prince's Trust Million Makers competition. The campaign aims to raise £1m for the Prince's Trust by challenging teams from companies all across the UK to turn a £1,500 seed fund into at least £10,000 through a variety of enterprising activities over a six-month period.
Epworth Bells - Epworth pub's fundraiser to help boy with leukaemia
An Epworth pub is to hold a fundraising weekend to help a brave seven-year-old local boy who has been battling against leukaemia for the past three years.
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