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June issue 2009
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NCVO recession giving campaign stalled |
BIG defends international programme grants |
The giving campaign mooted by NCVO back in January has been delayed as a result of staff changes at the umbrella organisation. 
The Big Lottery Fund has defended its international grants programme against criticism aired in a tabloid newspaper. Red Nose Day brings in record-breaking total |
JustGiving admits new website 'unacceptable' and offers charities refunds |
Pidgeon and Sargeant set up new European consultancy |
Direct debit sign-ups, and defaults, rising |
Big Lottery Fund boosts funding to civil society organisations |
Philanthropy manifesto demands £30m IT investment fund |
Red Nose Day has raised a record £80m for charity this year. 
JustGiving will refund fees charged since the relaunch of its website as the chief executive admits its performance has been "unacceptable". 
A new European training consultancy has been set up by Professor Adrian Sargeant of Indiana University and Tangible Response's Stephen Pidgeon.
The number of direct debit donors has increased significantly, but so too has the number of donors defaulting on their commitments, according to new figures.
The Big Lottery Fund will allocate a greater proportion of its grants to the voluntary sector and release an extra £43m worth of recession funding, as part of its new funding strategy.
The government should establish a £30m fund to boost internet technologies for the charity sector, according to a manifesto released this week.Jobs
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PF Award winners revealed
Medical charities dominate the PF Awards this year, taking three out of six honours, while our Outstanding Contribution accolade has been awarded to a man who has never worked for a charity. www.fundraisingawards.co.uk.
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