The big news this week is the delivery of the Spring Budget tomorrow (Wednesday 3 March). Fingers crossed we see the announcement of support for the sector. #RightNow campaign By now, hopefully you all know about the #RightNow campaign, which has attracted even more support in the past week, and is urging the government to create…
This week includes an update on the #RightNow campaign, including a response from the government who right now don’t look like they’ll be providing extra support. But as Jay Kennedy, our Director of Research and Policy said: ‘Regardless we’ll keep on trying’ so do keep showing your support for the campaign! #RightNow Last Wednesday (17…
DSC Researcher, Rebecca Eddington, rounds up the policy news from around the sector. Here’s a summary of some of the happenings in the world of charities over these past few days. Learning from the Kids Company Judgement Last Friday, the High Court dismissed the case against the founder and former trustees of the Kids Company. After its…
NCVO’s EDI report As, by now, I’m sure you’re all aware NCVO’s EDI report, compiled by external consultants, was leaked to Third Sector last Friday. The report found evidence of “bullying and harassment” on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation and disability at all levels of the organisation and also uncovered “overt and covert…
After what felt like the longest January on record, it has finally come to an end! Here is some news you may have missed from Jan: Karl Wilding leaves NVCO Karl Wilding has stepped down as chief executive of NVCO after 18 months in the role. In a statement released on 26th January, Karl explained…
