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One
could argue that a system of good governance
is more necessary in the not-for-profit sector
than any other, with an ever-increasing public
appetite for accountability and transparency.
But while the private sector's Combined Code
of governance has been largely adopted and
adhered to, will the very nature of the third
sector make a universal code of governance
all but impossible ? Phil Cain finds out |
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With
proposals for the Pension Protection Fund's
risk based levy now up for discussion, charities
offering defined benefit pension schemes are
well advised to get in on the consultation
if they hope to influence change on the potentially
hefty charges they will have to pay. Christopher
Andrews examines what the proposals entail |
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with
and ever-increasing number of charities competing
for attention, how successful an organisation
is in this environment comes down largely
to its brand. If that brand isn't getting
the job done, explains Professor Ian Bruce,
it might be time to change it |
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The
MakePovertyHistory event on 2nd July saw 225,000
people protest peacefully around Edinburgh.
But while it was deemed a triumph for the
campaign as a whole, was it such a success
for all the individual coalition members ?
Becky Slack finds out |
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The
expected introduction fo size based pricing
next year could have a significant impact
on direct marketing campaign budgets. Peter
Frings explains what to expect from the new
structure, and what can be don to avoid getting
stung |
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To
take advantage of full cost recovery, charities
must demonstrate that they actually know what
that full cost is. Gary Flood discovers that
many charities are going to have a hard time
of it, as cost-cutting itself often results
in outdated accountancy software that just
isn't up to scratch, and will ultimately end
up costing the organisation more |
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For established charities, the introduction
of Community Interest Companies may not mean
much at first glance. A second glance may
be in order, as owning a CIC as a charity
trading arm could provide a rather lucrative
source of new funding. Yasmin Waljee explains |
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Despite
grumblings in the sector, SORP 2005 will improve
transparency and accountability, and will
actually lead to more people reading and appreciating
charities' reports. This according to Vanessa
Pritchard, whose organisation has already
adopted the new reporting standard |
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Supplement:
Investment quarterly
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Third quarter
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There
are a number of factors to consider when choosing
a fund manager beyond past performance. These
include the level of after-sale service and,
increasingly, the role of the manager in providing
trustee investment training. Gail Moss looks
into this growing trend and asks how trustees
can ensure they get the best service |
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