Websites “particularly good” way to attract supporters
An increasing number of people are visiting charity websites, new research indicates.
In a study conducted by nfpSynergy, some 30 per cent of Britons stated that they had been on a site dedicated to a charity and those who work for such an organisation. Continue reading…
Charities join forces to offer financial advice
A number of charities are joining forces to provide financial advice to current armed forces personnel, veterans and their dependants, it has emerged.
Citizens Advice, along with the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund and the Royal British Legion, are to work together in offering such consumers guidance on how to manage their money at 18 Citizens Advice offices across the country. Continue reading…
Voluntary bodies ‘need to make full use’ of internet
Those working for charities and voluntary organisations need to make use of the internet, a new report warns.
In the ICT Foresight Report released by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), it was revealed that more people are using the internet to find out more about charities, Third Sector reports. Continue reading…
Voluntary organisations are “advocates” of social justice
Those working in the third sector via voluntary organisations, charities and other bodies could see their campaigns have greater effect by adopting a human rights based approach, it has been suggested.
With today (December 10th) marking UN Human Rights Day, the British Institute of Human Rights and National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) are to work with people operating in the third sector on developing their campaign approach. Continue reading…
Voluntary sector achievement initiative launched
A programme designed to help those operating in the third sector to demonstrate their achievements is to be rolled out across Britain.
Developed by the Research Centre at City College Norwich, the Soft Outcomes Universal Learning Record, also known as the Soul Record, teaches people working for third sector bodies how best to prove to management, funding bodies and local government authorities their accomplishments. Continue reading…
