December 21st, 2011 
Tippa Naphtali 
The Charity Commission has published its updated public benefit guidance, removing the parts deemed flawed by the Upper Tribunal. The Commission has emphasised that most of the guidance still stands and that most charities are not directly affected by the sections withdrawn. “However,” it added, “all trustees are required to have regard to the Commission’s guidance and so need to be aware of these changes.”
November 30th, 2011 Tippa Naphtali 
The government has confirmed it will introduce the long-awaited VAT exemption for civil society organisations that wish to share back-office services. Confirmation of the exemption is contained in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement Document published today. It removes an additional VAT charge which can arise when organisations such as charities collaborate.
November 16th, 2011 Tippa Naphtali 
Three organisations which provide services, knowledge and advice to improve the technological capabilities of the charity sector will work more closely together to tackle the challenges faced by the sector.
November 16th, 2011 Tippa Naphtali 
Community Matters invites you to join us in creating a national force for grassroots community action. Our members are community organisations furthering the recreational, educational, environmental, economic or social welfare aims of their community. We also welcome local support organisations engaged in promoting or providing assistance to community organisations.
October 19th, 2011 Tippa Naphtali 
The Third Sector Research Centre has launched a new website designed to pull together research and evidence on a range of voluntary sector subjects. The Third Sector Knowledge Portal will gather research on subjects including policy, social and economic impact, and funding. It has been financed by £200,000 from the Big Lottery Fund.
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