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November issue 2008

Shelter restructure will expunge fundraising expertise from top team

Shelter restructure will expunge fundraising expertise from top team Shelter's decision to subsume the role of director of fundraising within the new enlarged function of shops, training and enterprise leaves its senior management team bereft of any fundraising experience.

Atheist bus campaign launches nationwide

Atheist bus campaign launches nationwide Atheist slogans have begun popping up again on public transport around the UK in the second phase of the record-breaking Atheist Bus Campaign.

Mayor's Fund for London delayed

Mayor's Fund for London delayed The launch of Boris Johnson’s Mayor’s Fund for London has been postponed to allow more time for new chief executive Chris Robinson to organise the charity.

Last minute applications for BBC appeals

Last minute applications for BBC appeals The deadline for charities to apply to be considered for this year’s BBC Radio 4 and Lifeline charity appeals is approaching soon.

OTS guidance exempts prospecting from fundraising statements

OTS guidance exempts prospecting from fundraising statements The Office of the Third Sector has released revised guidance on fundraising statements that professional fundraisers and commercial participators must make when raising money for charity.

Stricter laws for tin rattlers set

Stricter laws for tin rattlers set The Office of the Third Sector plans to crack down on bogus tin rattlers through a new licensing scheme for public charitable collections.

Pre-crisis cash donations down £367m

Pre-crisis cash donations down £367m Cash donations to charity fell in a year by £367m even before the credit crunch really hit, according to the latest UK Giving Survey.