Law / policy
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How to avoid fundraising scams at Christmas
The Charity Commission has published tips for the public on how to spot, avoid and report fundraising scams at Christmas.…
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Charity Bank issues a guide for charities on borrowing money
When is a loan a good choice for a charity or social enterprise? While fear of debt, especially in the…
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Certification scheme for telemarketing industry to combat threat from nuisance calls
The Telephone Preference Service (TPS) has introduced a certification scheme for the UK telemarketing industry to try to combat the…
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£1.2m for N Ireland Challenge Fund from plastic bag levy
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Mark Durkan has announced new funding of £1.2 million for local environment projects. The Challenge Fund…
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Charity Commission Register to show charities’ FRSB membership
People exploring the Charity Commission's Register of charities will soon be able to see whether a charity has signed up…
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Meningitis charities merge to become Meningitis Now
Following their merger in April this year, Bristol-based Meningitis UK and Gloucester-based Meningitis Trust have now become Meningitis Now. The charity…
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Charities waste millions of plastic collection bags every year, claims recycling company
Over 500,000 plastic charity bags are thrown away unused, according to waste and recycling company BusinessWaste. The company wants charities…