It’s easy to feel paralysed into inaction by allegations of systemic racism or misogyny, but positive progress begins with simple changes, writes Debra Allcock Tyler, CEO, DSC. When my sister had her first child, Charlie, she struggled with getting him into his babygro. I remember my mother observing her efforts and saying, with commendable restraint:…
Here’s how the King’s Speech (Tuesday 7 November) impacts the charity sector. By Jay Kennedy, Director of Policy and Research, Directory of Social Change With the party conferences finished and a General Election on the way next year, the government set out its last legislative agenda for this Parliament on 7 November, in the first…
By Gabriella Poznansky, Digital Content and Communications Officer, DSC In case you missed it, here’s a round-up of news, reports and events from around the sector that you should be aware of. Civil Society Group urges Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to provide more funding The Civil Society Group is urging the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, to address…
By Gabriella Poznansky, Digital Content and Communications Officer, DSC The Charity Commission has released its new guidance on social media, and it couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. Last month, RSPB released an apology for directly calling members of parliament ‘liars’ over social media, causing a backlash from the right-wing media and their own trustee. This…
By Jay Kennedy, Director of Policy and Research, DSC Campaigning at election time? Here’s what you need to know. Over recent years there’s been much ink spilled about charity campaigning and its intersection with the UK’s complex regulatory regime governing elections – including by yours truly. The relevant legislation is confusing and can even seem…
