A new website is to be launched aimed at those operating within the third sector, it has been revealed.

The Centre for Charity Effectiveness, which is part of the Cass Business School at City University in London, will provide guidance to people who are establishing new community groups or voluntary organisations.

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Those working for South Lakes Housing have received high praise in a recent report published by the Audit Commission, it has emerged.

Inspectors found that those with jobs at the Kendal-based public sector organisation had a good understanding of customer requirements and were effectively delivering home improvements and good quality maintenance services to its tenants.

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Those working for a public sector body in the east of England have been praised for the housing services which they provide, it has emerged.

In a report by the Audit Commission, Mid Suffolk district council was deemed to be performing well and as such was given a two-star rating, with "promising" prospects for future improvements.

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It is important for those working for charities to make use of social media websites, it has been reported.

At a panel discussion hosted by digital agency Enable Interactive, it was revealed that sites such as YouTube, MySpace, Bebo and Facebook are being increasingly used by third sector bodies, Mad.co.uk reports.

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Those working for a public sector body in Kent have been praised by the Audit Commission, it has been revealed.

In a recent report by the commission, Gravesham borough council was deemed as providing a "good" level of service in terms of ensuring community safety.

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