This presentation was part of the Public Service Delivery Network meeting on 10 February 2010.
This presentation was by Charlotte Ravenscroft from the NCVO and explored project 2015 and ideas gathered by members to help create the NCVO manifesto.
Find out more about NCVO's policy work: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/policy-and-research
Trewin and Lucy share GAP's learning on how action on climate change is an essential activity for both non-environmental and environmental organisations. Lucy and Trewin speak about their successful business and voluntary sector partnership.
The presentation was from a fringe event at Evolve 2014: the annual event for the voluntary sector in London on Monday 16 June 2014.
Danny Golding (Director, Work Out Loud) discussed how businesses are revolutionising the way they work by making use of collaborative software tools to help employees working together more effectively.
Find out more about the Evolve Conference from NCVO: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/evolve-conference
The presentation was a workshop at Evolve 2014: the annual event for the voluntary sector in London on Monday 16 June 2014.
The presentation was chaired by Caron Bradshaw, Chief Executive, Charity Finance Group and looks at the practical issues around social investment, showcasing some of the products available, hearing from charities that have successfully used social investment and social investment providers.
Find out more about the Evolve Conference from NCVO: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/evolve-conference
Find out more about the work NCVO does around funding: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/practical-support/funding
This guidance is for charity board or committee members. These are the people who sit on the governing body of a charity and are responsible for ensuring that it is working towards its charitable purpose and that its independence and reputation are protected.
The purpose of this guidance is to assist charities in deciding what advocacy and campaigning
they can appropriately undertake and what they should avoid. It is designed to minimise risks
for charities involved in advocacy.
In the lead up to an election, some charities may want to make their voices heard in the political
arena. Charities can campaign on political issues to advance their charitable purposes, including
during election periods, as long as they meet the requirements of charity law and other relevant
legislation (e.g., the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Cth)).
This presentation by Gary Pienaar (www.idasa.org) was given at a Transparency International conference –
Zimbabwe workshop on Political Finance in the SADC Region - the South African Experience.
August 2009
See more at www.idasa.org
lobbying is a part of the public relations. it helps in the promotion of some of the things. political leaders make a great impact in general public through the lobbying. they get their things done through the lobbying. there are some scams done through lobbying like 2g scam etc. it should be used for good not for bad.
This presentation was part of the Public Service Delivery Network meeting on 10 February 2010.
This presentation was by Charlotte Ravenscroft from the NCVO and explored project 2015 and ideas gathered by members to help create the NCVO manifesto.
Find out more about NCVO's policy work: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/policy-and-research
Trewin and Lucy share GAP's learning on how action on climate change is an essential activity for both non-environmental and environmental organisations. Lucy and Trewin speak about their successful business and voluntary sector partnership.
The presentation was from a fringe event at Evolve 2014: the annual event for the voluntary sector in London on Monday 16 June 2014.
Danny Golding (Director, Work Out Loud) discussed how businesses are revolutionising the way they work by making use of collaborative software tools to help employees working together more effectively.
Find out more about the Evolve Conference from NCVO: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/evolve-conference
The presentation was a workshop at Evolve 2014: the annual event for the voluntary sector in London on Monday 16 June 2014.
The presentation was chaired by Caron Bradshaw, Chief Executive, Charity Finance Group and looks at the practical issues around social investment, showcasing some of the products available, hearing from charities that have successfully used social investment and social investment providers.
Find out more about the Evolve Conference from NCVO: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/evolve-conference
Find out more about the work NCVO does around funding: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/practical-support/funding
This guidance is for charity board or committee members. These are the people who sit on the governing body of a charity and are responsible for ensuring that it is working towards its charitable purpose and that its independence and reputation are protected.
The purpose of this guidance is to assist charities in deciding what advocacy and campaigning
they can appropriately undertake and what they should avoid. It is designed to minimise risks
for charities involved in advocacy.
In the lead up to an election, some charities may want to make their voices heard in the political
arena. Charities can campaign on political issues to advance their charitable purposes, including
during election periods, as long as they meet the requirements of charity law and other relevant
legislation (e.g., the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Cth)).
This presentation by Gary Pienaar (www.idasa.org) was given at a Transparency International conference –
Zimbabwe workshop on Political Finance in the SADC Region - the South African Experience.
August 2009
See more at www.idasa.org
lobbying is a part of the public relations. it helps in the promotion of some of the things. political leaders make a great impact in general public through the lobbying. they get their things done through the lobbying. there are some scams done through lobbying like 2g scam etc. it should be used for good not for bad.
Public Good by Private Means: principles of philanthropy policymakingrhoddavies1
Slides from a guest lecture given as part of the Cass Business School MSc in Grantmaking, Philanthropy & Social Investment, based on my book of the same title. (Also see accompanying notes).
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Public Policy Reflection Paper
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A panel discussion considering what the future hold for charities and their governance, and how trustees can support their charities to survive and thrive.
Here we share our progress on updating the Charity Governance Code. Hear from the Code steering group about changes that are being made to the Diversity and Integrity principles following its refresh.
The panel will share some of the proposed changes to the Integrity principle, offering a preview of the updates. They will also reflect on findings from engagement and the extended consultation on enhancements to the Diversity principle. This will be an opportunity for the steering group to share their learning, having listened to a range of experiences. It is also an opportunity to discuss best practice which has been identified through the revision work. Finally, the group will offer an update on next steps on the Code's revision.
We’ve put together this video guide to using the governance wheel to carry out a board effectiveness review. It will be most useful for trustees or staff who are undertaking a board review for their own charity and want to know how best to use the governance wheel to support them in this.
As the charity sector continues to manage the impact of the pandemic, many charities are facing financial uncertainty. In this context many senior leaders, to ensure their charity’s sustainability, will be considering collaboration and merger. In this webinar, in association with Bates Wells, we aim to answer questions such as: When should a charity in crisis consider merging? What are the alternatives? How can you make the best decision for your organisation? You will also hear about a new online decision-making tool which will help organisations chart the options open to them in a tight financial spot.
Normal working practices have changed dramatically in a very short period. Most staff are still working remotely, and many organisations have made use of the furlough scheme. This has meant organisations are having to manage and support staff remotely; review some existing policies to ensure they are still fit for purpose; and manage with a reduced and rotating staff capacity. In partnership with our Trusted Supplier Croner, in this webinar we will be sharing good practice on managing and supporting staff in this new environment. We will be joined by Vicky Scott, Operations and HR Manager at Hackney CVS who will share the experiences and learnings of Hackney CVS in this new context.
The economic impact of coronavirus means that many voluntary sector organisations will be going through a period of significant change over the coming months. For many of the hardest hit charities, the process of restructuring and making redundancies will sadly be inevitable. In this webinar we help organisations prepare for this context.
Entering a new phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the option of returning to your workplace, has legal and practical implications for all charities. Employers need to be clear about what they are required to do to ensure the health and safety of their staff and volunteers. Employers are having to consider questions such as: what reasonable adjustments should employers make for their workforce in returning to a ‘new normal?’ How can we prepare for what lies ahead? In partnership with TrustLaw, in this webinar we aim to answer these questions. We will be joined by Sarah Valentine, Senior Associate at Eversheds Sutherland and Andrew New, Head of Education at St John Ambulance.
Slides from a webinar broadcast on 15 July 2020, sharing what volunteering organisations have learned since the lockdown in March.
Watch the full recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyFbDAtHHQo
Slides of NCVO webinar that took place on 24 June 2020 covering:
the general health and safety obligations to staff and volunteers, the key legal and practical issues employers need to consider and where to go for further support and guidance.
Watch the webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDBvyTIFTIc
Slides of the NCVO webinar that took place in June 2020 covering:
1) the role of the chair and the board in supporting organisations in the next phase
2) challenges and opportunities which the easing of lockdown presents for trustees
3) tips and resources to help boards plan in a period of significant change
Watch the webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaPktkiCRgo
2. Summary of Talk
What kind of public law challenges
constitute political campaigning?
How much political campaigning can a
charity undertake?
When is it advisable to seek advice or an
order from the Charity Commission/Court
to protect Trustees regarding the costs of
the legal action (eg charity’s legal costs
and costs of the other side)?
3. Definition of Lawful Charity Campaigning
Type 1: Non Political Campaigning
Public awareness raising and changing
public attitudes on a particular issue.
Activities to change the policy or practice of
a business or company, or other
independent/private bodies.
4. Definition of Lawful Charity Campaigning
Type 2: Political Campaigning – CC9 Guidance
Activity by a charity which is aimed at securing,
or opposing, any change in the law or in the
policy or decisions of central government, local
authorities or other public bodies, whether in this
country or abroad. It includes activity to
preserve an existing piece of legislation, where a
charity opposes it being replaced or amended.
5. Definition of a Public Body - CC9 Guidance
All ministries, departments and agencies of government,
whether local, regional, national, in the UK or
overseas. Examples include:-
The UN, other international bodies, and their agencies.
The EU and its associated bodies.
The World Bank and similarly constituted bodies.
NHS Trusts
Regional assemblies, development agencies and
corporations.
N-DPBS (but not those that are registered charities)
Similar Bodies and agencies in other countries.
6. HOW MUCH CAMPAIGNING CAN A CHARITY
CARRY OUT?
Type 1 = 100% of resources
Non Political
Campaigning
Type 2 = CC9 guidance (March
Political 2008): political
Campaigning campaigning cannot
be the sole and
continuing activity
7. Trustees’ duties (1)
To be considered in respect of both Type 1
and Type 2 activities. Always be aware of
the objects of a charity e.g.
Education
Religious
Prevention or relief of poverty
Human rights
Animal welfare
8. Trustees’ duties (2)
To be considered in respect of both Type 1 and Type 2
activities
Is there a reasonable expectation that it will further the
charity’s purposes?
How likely is it that the campaign will reach its objective?
What other activities would achieve the same objective?
Is the use of resources to promote the campaign justified?
Duration and financial cost
Would other activities be more cost effective?
Is campaigning to be the only activity?
9. Trustees’ duties (3)
To comply with all legal requirements including charity
law, CC9 guidance, public order law e.g. SCOPA 2005,
defamation law, election law etc
To manage the risks, including the reputational risks
Risk of acting outside purposes
Is there a sound and factually accurate evidence
base?
Risk to independence e.g. public perception if
charity’s policy coincides with that of a political party
10. Involving the Charity Commission
Consent of the Charity Commission is always
required for Charity Proceedings, which in
essence are proceedings relating to the
administration of a charity eg interpretation of
the constitution, members’ action against
Trustees.
Public law remedies are, generally speaking,
not Charity Proceedings and therefore the
consent of the Charity Commission is not
required.
11. Involving the Charity Commission
Continued…
Is it ever advisable to seek the consent of the Charity
Commission, even though this is not required?
Starting Point: Provided the Charity has the
funds, all Trustees are entitled to be indemnified
out of the assets of a charity for costs and
expenses, including legal costs, properly incurred.
However, the more risky and expensive the
litigation is likely to be, the greater the need to
consider applying for the protection of the Charity
Commission.
12. Powers of the Charity Commission
Section 29 Charities Act 1993 gives the
Commission power to advise Trustees and where
a charity acts in accordance with the advice, they
are deemed to have acted properly.
Other powers eg S26 and permission to take
Re:Beddoes.