A year of supporting Craven’s good causes – from ‘Golden Oldies’ to girl guides – Craven Herald

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Source: Funding SourcesPublished on 2018-11-15

Ikhlaq Hussain: Whatever your size, don't overlook major gifts 11th December 2018
I have never come across a major donor who considered the size of a charity a barrier to giving
Half of complaints to Gosh Children's Charity 'related to Presidents Club' 10th December 2018
The charity's annual report says it received a large number of complaints from people about its initial decision to return money to the controversial fundraising organisation
Cancer Research UK in discussions about use of 'ring girls' at charity boxing events 10th December 2018
Third Sector contacted the charity after being made aware that some supporters were upset to see scantily-clad women holding up signs and performing other tasks at Ultra White Collar Boxing events
More than a decade for Cash Converters link-up 7th December 2018
Golf and cycling have helped the partnership with Dream Come True remain strong
One-stop online shop for charity goods opens for business 7th December 2018
BOON Gives has more than 400 items available from seven charities
Fewer people donated on Giving Tuesday this year than in 2017 5th December 2018
But early figures from the Charities Aid Foundation suggest they gave more on average

Minister promises smaller contracts that will take greater account of social value 20th November 2018
David Lidington says he wants to promote a 'healthy and diverse marketplace' of bidders, including voluntary sector organisations
Social Enterprise Scotland names its new chief executive 2nd November 2018
Chris Martin, currently managing director of the Callander Youth Project Trust, will take up the role next year
Reach Fund makes further £7.2m available for charities and social enterprises 18th October 2018
Launched in 2016, the fund provides grants of up to £15,000 to organisations that need help taking on loans
Ex-minister urges reform of taxation to help social enterprises 2nd October 2018
Justine Greening, a former education secretary, tells a fringe event at the Tory conference that socially beneficial business is becoming mainstream, and the tax system needs to recognise that
Social enterprises 'contribute £60bn to the economy each year' 19th September 2018
The latest research from Social Enterprise UK, which includes about 5,000 large organisations for the first time, says this is £36bn more than once thought
Big Society Capital records first profit 24th July 2018
The social investment wholesaler reports an £800k surplus in its 2017 accounts