Raleigh gets funding boost from v
2 July 2008
Government-funded volunteering charity v is to donate £288,000 to a project to allow young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to volunteer abroad.
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York CAB volunteers stage mass walkout over 'sacked' colleague
2 July 2008
Almost all of the volunteer advisers at York Citizens Advice Bureau have walked out in support of a colleague who they claim was 'sacked' without a fair hearing.
Damages ruling offers charities reassurance
26 June 2008
Charities that are worried about frivolous and excessive damages claims should be reassured by the failure of a man to sue the charity that owns a climbing wall he fell from, according to a firm of charity insurers.
Arts chief calls for links with sector
25 June 2008
The head of a UK theatre charity has called for a task force of arts charities that do not rely on volunteers to form closer links with other third sector organisations.
Daggett leaves Compact job for Volunteering England role
19 June 2008
Saskia Daggett is bowing out of Compact advocacy to pursue a career at Volunteering England.
Volunteering Resources
Viewpoint:
Power to the volunteers
Many charities are wasting a huge potential resource by restricting their volunteers to envelope stuffing instead of harnessing their management potential, says Denise Murphy, director of CSV's Retired and Senior Volunteers Programme.
Case study:
Healthcare charity boosts fitness
How Sue Ryder Care increased the diversity of its volunteers with a ‘Perfect Fit' campaign.
Insight:
Risk in volunteering
Recently, one of my charity clients found itself perched precariously on the horns of this dilemma: a dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer offered to realise part of its marketing strategy by creating a new website.
How to...:
Manage volunteers
The National Trust's head of volunteering offers some pointers on how to keep volunteers content.
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- Union report highlights 'unacceptable' level of bullying
- Independent schools 'will all pass public benefit test'
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In depth
Interview: Susan Kramer, Liberal Democrat spokeswoman
State sceptic: Susan Kramer wants voluntary organisations to retain their autonomy from government.
Expert view: Why you need a child protection policy
Save the Children's report on the sexual abuse and exploitation of children by aid workers and similar allegations earlier this year about care homes in Jersey highlight the critical importance of having an effective child protection policy.
The irresistible rise of online giving
Sponsorship websites are reporting record profits, with charities also reaping the benefits. Is it all too good to be true?
Volunteering opinion
Supplier Directory
They said it...
"For many, the Compact can be bureaucratic and hard work. For me, it means collaboration."
John Knight, assistant director, policy and campaigns, Leonard Cheshire Disability
