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22 Jan 2013

Climate of fear inhibits some charities from criticising public policy

Gagging clauses in contracts and attacks by government ministers on those who speak out in support of the vulnerable are making some charities fearful.
9 Jan 2013

Charities seek to connect in Scotland's capital

The Festival of Spirituality and Peace and the Edinburgh Interfaith Association are showcasing ten different charities in Scotland's capital this weekend.
7 Jan 2013

Edinburgh Volunteer Charity Fair

Are you still searching for a meaningful New Year's resolution or for a rewarding way to help charitable endeavour and local communities?
7 Jan 2013

Charity chief raps Cameron on 'Big Society' con behind big cuts

An organisation representing Britain's big charity chiefs says the Prime Minister is failing on the 'Big Society', while they suffer from huge cuts.
7 Jan 2013

Benefits rise cap is plain wrong, say charities

The chief executives of 23 major British charities say the government must make sure increases in benefit rates at least reflect rises in the cost of living.
9 Dec 2012

Charities, church groups and unions criticise policies that punish the poor

Charities, church groups and trade unions have combined to call on the government to stop punishing the poorest through its economic and welfare policies.
23 Nov 2012

Government told it must face significant Universal Credit problems

A report on Universal Credit by the Work and Pensions Select Committee warns that the new benefits system could push low-income families into debt.
2 Feb 2012

Why the government is wrong to claim charity support on welfare

The government's minister for disabled people, Maria Miller, yesterday reiterated in the House of Commons her oft-made claim that charities back the coalition's welfare reform policies.
30 Jun 2011

Nepal NGOs anticipate wider role after refugee involvement

Faith-based agencies and philanthropic organisations involved in Nepal expect a wider role by 2015, after long term involvement in refugee work.
7 May 2009

Christian Aid director says government can do more to support charities

Daleep Mukarji, director of international development agency Christian Aid, says that the UK government needs to do more to help charities working in economically poorer countries during the present financial crisis.

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