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ACEVO has welcomed Tessa Jowell’s appointment to the Cabinet, as Minister for the Cabinet Office
The World Development Movement (WDM), the anti-poverty campaigning organisation has appointed new director Deborah Doane.
A survey of 280 charities by the Charities Aid Foundation reveals that only a quarter are certain they know how much of their funds are protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme should their bank fail.
The chief executive of The King’s Fund has revealed frustration by the changing of the Secretary of State for Health and feels that it is not in the best interest of the health service.
The 2009 Red Nose Day has so far raised over GBP78 million and today Comic Relief has announced how it will spend this record breaking amount with its new four year grants strategy.
MP for Basildon and East Thurrock, Angela Smith has been appointed the new Minister for the Third Sector. She replaces Kevin Brennan, who moves over to the Department for Business.
The BBC has appointed Amy Coyte to the new role of director of the BBC Wildlife Fund.
UK-based trusts and foundations are weathering the recession better than many other sectors, with nearly 75 per cent predicting steady or rising income levels over the longer term and two-thirds planning to maintain or increase their level of grant-making.

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Researchers will report their findings next year
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David Ainsworth's round-up of what's happening in the finance world this week
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Your round-up of the latest fundraising campaigns
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This week's round-up of famous names supporting charities
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Report for Charities Aid Foundation says change would also bring cost savings for HMRC
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Most popular charities registered by site's users will win a share of £10,000
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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations leads response to consultation by parliament's finance committee
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Celebrities back Charity Commission attempt to boost trusteeship
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Charities say there will be cost savings and no jobs will be lost

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