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Social media ”can be effective tool” for charities

admin — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:15:38 +0000

Those working in the public sector are set to increasingly make use of social media in a bid to strike up an open dialogue with their communities, it has been reported. According to Ewan McIntosh, a social media consultant speaking on behalf of Socitm, using such websites can help local authorities to develop positive lines of [...]

Trustee boards need ”more diversity”

admin — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:11:58 +0000

There needs to be more diversity among charity trustees. Such is the assertion of Craig Dearden-Phillips, chief executive of mental health and disability charity Speaking Up, who reports that those working for third sector organisations should reflect communities more accurately and as such should include the likes of single mothers, Britons currently without an income and [...]

Charities invited to take part in self-assessment questionnaire

admin — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:42:51 +0000

Those working for charities are being invited to take part in a new initiative which will help them to assess their own performance, it has been reported. Created by social enterprise Investing in Governance, the document includes about 70 best practice guidelines under 11 headings which cover a wide variety of topics. Among the areas that those [...]

Employees ”need more training”

admin — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:42:24 +0000

A significant number of workers lack a sufficient skills framework, it has been suggested. In a poll of employees living in the UK, continental Europe and the US carried out by e-learning specialist SkillSoft revealed that about seven out of ten workers - which could include those operating in the public sector - have been asked [...]

Bristol charities invited to Futurebuilders event

admin — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:41:44 +0000

Charities operating in Bristol could be on track to receive financial assistance, it has been revealed. Those working for third sector organisations in the Somerset city are being invited to attend a one-day workshop which is to be held by Futurebuilders England later month. Held on October 9th, the event will see voluntary and community groups be [...]

Volunteering initiative to get underway

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:14:30 +0000

The government, private businesses and those working in the third sector are set to collaborate on a new volunteering initiative, it has been revealed. In forming links as network partners, more than 70 organisations - which range from the National Trust and the Department of Health to the Big Lottery Fund and the Office of the [...]

Deaf and disability charity support body launched

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:13:51 +0000

A new support organisation has been launched to help those operating in the third sector who work with people with disabilities or hearing difficulties, it has been revealed. The body - the London Community Interest Company (CIC) of Deaf and Disability Organisations - has been set up by London Councils and will look to provide guidance [...]

Councils ”exceed efficiency savings expectations”

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:50:49 +0000

Those working for public sector bodies are taking steps to improve their efficiency savings, it has been revealed. In government released figures, it was reported that councils have saved a total of £3.45 billion over the past three years. This figure, it was reported, was achieved through numerous cost-cutting measures such as streamlining tendering processes, redesigning services [...]

Third sector ‘’set to increase network partner links”

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:07:47 +0000

The links created as network partners between those working in the third sector and senior civil servants is set to increase, it has been reported. According to Stephen Bubb, chief executive of the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations, collaborations and alliances between such officials are to become more popular as the economic downturn continues, [...]

Property downturn ”provide chances for charities”

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:07:14 +0000

The declining property sector could prove to be advantageous to those working for charities, it has been reported. According to Barry Quirk, chief executive of Lewisham council and an adviser to the Department of Communities and Local Government, the difficulties being experienced in the property market could result in local authorities becoming more willing to sell [...]