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Regulator changing the data it collects on charities – have your say!

Here’s everything you need to know about the Charity Commission’s consultation on the next version of the Annual Return, from Jay Kennedy, Director of Policy and Research, DSC. If you’re a trustee or in charge of running a charity, especially if you perform a role like Treasurer, Secretary, or Finance Director, we’re urging you to…
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The Queen’s Speech: A summary for the charity sector

Want to know more about the Government’s next legislative programme and how it affects charities? Here’s a summary by Gabriella Poznansky, Digital Content and Communications Officer here at DSC. On Tuesday 10 May, Prince Charles acted on behalf of the Queen and gave the speech on the Government’s next legislative programme. This year, the Government…
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Trustees are human too

Leesa Harwood, DSC Associate Trainer We sometimes forget that it’s ok to bring your fallible, human self to the board table. Here’s DSC Associate Trainer, Leesa Harwood, exploring some of the reasons why it’s important. Being a trustee is a big responsibility that should never be taken lightly. Reading through the Charity Commission’s guidelines for…
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Top tips for lobbying your local MP

Jay Kennedy, Director of Policy and Research, DSC and Gabriella Poznansky, Digital Content and Communications Officer, DSC Are you thinking about contacting your local MP about an issue or cause? Here’s some information on how they can help and how you can reach them. Gaining support from your local MP could potentially add a lot…
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