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November 05


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  Full contents of the November 2005 issue.  


 
 
Customer relationship management, or CRM, is a fashionable buzz-phrase to describe a relatively old concept, but does it have any meaning for charities ? Yes it does, finds Christopher Andrews, though it may be a question of changing the terminology
 

 
 
the fourth annual charity survey Managing Risk - Targeting Governance may show that charities' risk management procedures have improved over recent years, but do they go far enough, asks PKF's Charles Cox
 

 
 
Guidance for trustees doesn't just stop with the Charity Commission. Peter Davy explains how new occupational standards are being developed that aim to raise the bar when it comes to charity governance
 

 
 
The TA recent landmark ruling in favour of The Children's Society means charities and voluntary organisations should be able to reclaim millions of pounds in previously irrecoverable VAT. Advisor to the charity, Russell Moore, sets out how this could benefit other charities - and outlines the first steps that they should consider taking to recover funds
 

Supplement: Investment quarterly
 
 

Fourth quarter
 

 
Global tactical asset allocation, while not for everyone, can provide larger charities with a powerful portfolio diversifier. Stuart Anderson explains what it's all about, and finds out how third sector investors can get in on the act
 

 
Focus: Banking
 
 
The type and number of banking services on offer to charities has dramatically increased over the past few years, and the sector now has the ability to pick and choose its suppliers, says Peter Mitchell, CAF director of charity financial services operations
 

 
At first glance it may appear that affordable mortgages are few and far between for charities which provide housing to the vulnerable. This isn't necessarily the case, however, and as Gail Moss discovers, with a bit of legwork reasonable mortgages are out there to be found
 

 
Charity Times presents this survey as and aid to comparing the services offered by those companies participating. Although it has been compiled with the utmost care and attention to detail, any queries would be best pursued through those specialist companies concerned.
 
 
 
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