Experiences in Establishing a National PWYP Coalition or Campaign
Large membership base, national governance structure Azerbaijan.
Gubad Ibadoglu, Azerbaijan NGO Coalition for "Increasing Transparency in Extractive Industries"
Slides from a webinar, broadcast on 14 November 2019, covering what you need to be aware of in charity and electoral law during a general election, and providing guidance and tools to help your organisation campaign with confidence.
Watch the webinar at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmInr8tBlLc
Experiences in Establishing a National PWYP Coalition or Campaign
Large membership base, national governance structure Azerbaijan.
Gubad Ibadoglu, Azerbaijan NGO Coalition for "Increasing Transparency in Extractive Industries"
Slides from a webinar, broadcast on 14 November 2019, covering what you need to be aware of in charity and electoral law during a general election, and providing guidance and tools to help your organisation campaign with confidence.
Watch the webinar at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmInr8tBlLc
Webinar | Wed 25 Jan 2017. Listen back to hear how Policy in Practice models the impacts of different Council Tax Reduction schemes on individual households, taking future reforms into account.
Featuring guest speaker Steve Hill, LB Tower Hamlets.
The Scottish referendum has placed the devolution spotlight firmly on England so in February 2015 we invited an influential group to join us at our London offices to discuss the issue of greater devolution from central to local government.
Exploring the issue of greater devolution from the centre raises many fundamental questions.
Whilst all the major political parties have expressed their support for the principles of localism what does this actually mean when it comes to the devolution debate? What are the chances that central government and Whitehall civil servants will relinquish their long held powers? As the squeeze on public funds is set to remain in place for the time being, what are the prospects for greater fiscal devolution? In particular greater powers to raise taxes and borrow money seems likely to remain a pipedream. As local councils in some of our biggest cities come together to form combined authorities what does the future hold for Local Enterprise Partnerships and City Deals?
Chaired by Sir Paul Jenkins, the former Treasury Solicitor, our roundtable discussed these issues and many more with influential commentators and stakeholders including Graham Allen, MP for Nottingham North, as well as representatives from the City Growth Commission, CBI, Grant Thornton, Hampshire County Council, LGiU, Local Partnerships LLP and University College London.
Our report, the path to greater regional devolution, highlights some of the key themes that emerged from the roundtable discussion and by publishing this thought leadership paper we hope it will stimulate a wide ranging debate on the issue.
How to target your Discretionary Housing Payments wellPolicy in Practice
It's hard for local authorities to be sure that support is reaching the households that need help the most. We know that 9 in 10 applications for a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) are successful, yet only 1 in 5 households that need a DHP apply. We help local authorities carry out a full needs assessment, as recommended by the DWP, using housing benefit data to create insights that will make council's DHP funds go further.
In this webinar we looked at levels of financial resilience and the need for Discretionary Housing Payments. We were joined by Ellie Kershaw, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, who spoke about how they spend DHP money in line with their local priorities and how they're raising awareness and increasing referrals from those in need.
View the slides to see how our LIFT Dashboard and Benefit and Budgeting Calculator helps LB Tower Hamlets to:
- ensure the consistency of help given by frontline staff
- reduce the time it takes staff to understand eligibility for a DHP
- evidence how well their DHP strategy is working
To find out more visit www.policyinpractice.co.uk, email hello@policyinpractice.co.uk or call 0330 088 9242
Mark Nickson's presentation at NCVO's event on 10 December 2014 on European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020: from policy to practice, provides an overview of The National Offender Management Service (NOMS).
For more information, visit NCVO's European Funding Network website http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu/.
Find out more about NCVO's upcoming events http://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/events-listing
Slides from a webinar, broadcast on 19 November 2019, providing an overview of the state of the charity sector and exploring how some of the trends can inform your board strategy.
View the full webinar at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_Cdwc_HPaI
TANZANIA AS A FUTURE PETRO-STATE:
DO PETRO-EXPECTATIONS CHALLENGE THE ORDINARY TAX SYSTEM?
Presentation made at the ICTD Annual Centre Meeting
Arusha, 2014
Doing Business in South Africa - Adams & AdamsTAG Alliances
The purpose of this guide is to give readers a brief overview of key aspects of South African law. It is aimed at organisations and persons from other countries who are interested in doing business in South Africa.
This guide gives indications of applicable considerations from a commercial, tax and general regulatory point of view. Areas covered include, Black Economic Empowerment, Company Law
Types of Business Entities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Overview Of The South African Tax System, Exchange Control, Employment Law, Work Permits & Visa, Competition Law, Data Protection, Intellectual Property, ICT Law, and Agency, Licensing, Distribution and Financing.
Asian Election Stakeholder Forum III (AESF III)
August 22 – 26, 2016
Bali, Indonesia
"Transparency & integrity for Quality Elections"
General Election Commission Republic of Indonesia
and
General Election Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL)
Webinar: How to Future Proof Your CTRS scheme for Universal CreditPolicy in Practice
Despite greater flexibility to raise income, councils still have to make savings and ensure their budgets are spent as efficiently as possible.
In many councils the spotlight is on Council Tax to raise income and the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) to make savings.
Council Tax Schemes have been locally designed since April 2013. While many still reflect the nationally administered Council Tax Benefit, we're starting to see greater innovation locally.
The driver of this innovation is the backdrop of the cumulative impact of past and future welfare reforms, the introduction of Universal Credit and ever tighter budgets.
CTRS schemes are intended to keep the most vulnerable citizens safe from poverty. Knowing who those people are is a huge challenge.
We've modelled options for future CTRS schemes in detail for various councils. The impact assessments are used to make informed policy decisions by officers and members.
View this webinar to learn how:
1. We accurately model the cost of CTRS schemes today
2. We accurately model the cost of CTRS schemes in the future, including under Universal Credit
3. We accurately model, compare and evaluate CTRS options under consideration
4. We provide evidenced based recommendations on which CTRS scheme best supports the strategy e. g. best fit for anti-poverty strategy while operating within financial constraints
5. What CTRS schemes we have created for North Hertfordshire, Leeds City and Newcastle City Councils
Edelman Trust Barometer 2010 Irish resultsPiaras Kelly
The Edelman Trust Barometer highlights that in contrast to other European countries, Ireland is experiencing a profound and continuing trust crisis. Trust in government and business in Ireland is the lowest in Europe, with business falling from 38% in 2009 to just 31% in this year’s survey. This is against a global average of 50%. Government (the political process) fairs little better with trust levels plummeting to an all time low of 28% from 31% against a global average of 49%. Trust in media and NGO’s has also fallen, but to a lesser extent.
Webinar | Wed 25 Jan 2017. Listen back to hear how Policy in Practice models the impacts of different Council Tax Reduction schemes on individual households, taking future reforms into account.
Featuring guest speaker Steve Hill, LB Tower Hamlets.
The Scottish referendum has placed the devolution spotlight firmly on England so in February 2015 we invited an influential group to join us at our London offices to discuss the issue of greater devolution from central to local government.
Exploring the issue of greater devolution from the centre raises many fundamental questions.
Whilst all the major political parties have expressed their support for the principles of localism what does this actually mean when it comes to the devolution debate? What are the chances that central government and Whitehall civil servants will relinquish their long held powers? As the squeeze on public funds is set to remain in place for the time being, what are the prospects for greater fiscal devolution? In particular greater powers to raise taxes and borrow money seems likely to remain a pipedream. As local councils in some of our biggest cities come together to form combined authorities what does the future hold for Local Enterprise Partnerships and City Deals?
Chaired by Sir Paul Jenkins, the former Treasury Solicitor, our roundtable discussed these issues and many more with influential commentators and stakeholders including Graham Allen, MP for Nottingham North, as well as representatives from the City Growth Commission, CBI, Grant Thornton, Hampshire County Council, LGiU, Local Partnerships LLP and University College London.
Our report, the path to greater regional devolution, highlights some of the key themes that emerged from the roundtable discussion and by publishing this thought leadership paper we hope it will stimulate a wide ranging debate on the issue.
How to target your Discretionary Housing Payments wellPolicy in Practice
It's hard for local authorities to be sure that support is reaching the households that need help the most. We know that 9 in 10 applications for a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) are successful, yet only 1 in 5 households that need a DHP apply. We help local authorities carry out a full needs assessment, as recommended by the DWP, using housing benefit data to create insights that will make council's DHP funds go further.
In this webinar we looked at levels of financial resilience and the need for Discretionary Housing Payments. We were joined by Ellie Kershaw, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, who spoke about how they spend DHP money in line with their local priorities and how they're raising awareness and increasing referrals from those in need.
View the slides to see how our LIFT Dashboard and Benefit and Budgeting Calculator helps LB Tower Hamlets to:
- ensure the consistency of help given by frontline staff
- reduce the time it takes staff to understand eligibility for a DHP
- evidence how well their DHP strategy is working
To find out more visit www.policyinpractice.co.uk, email hello@policyinpractice.co.uk or call 0330 088 9242
Mark Nickson's presentation at NCVO's event on 10 December 2014 on European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020: from policy to practice, provides an overview of The National Offender Management Service (NOMS).
For more information, visit NCVO's European Funding Network website http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu/.
Find out more about NCVO's upcoming events http://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/events-listing
Slides from a webinar, broadcast on 19 November 2019, providing an overview of the state of the charity sector and exploring how some of the trends can inform your board strategy.
View the full webinar at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_Cdwc_HPaI
TANZANIA AS A FUTURE PETRO-STATE:
DO PETRO-EXPECTATIONS CHALLENGE THE ORDINARY TAX SYSTEM?
Presentation made at the ICTD Annual Centre Meeting
Arusha, 2014
Doing Business in South Africa - Adams & AdamsTAG Alliances
The purpose of this guide is to give readers a brief overview of key aspects of South African law. It is aimed at organisations and persons from other countries who are interested in doing business in South Africa.
This guide gives indications of applicable considerations from a commercial, tax and general regulatory point of view. Areas covered include, Black Economic Empowerment, Company Law
Types of Business Entities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Overview Of The South African Tax System, Exchange Control, Employment Law, Work Permits & Visa, Competition Law, Data Protection, Intellectual Property, ICT Law, and Agency, Licensing, Distribution and Financing.
Asian Election Stakeholder Forum III (AESF III)
August 22 – 26, 2016
Bali, Indonesia
"Transparency & integrity for Quality Elections"
General Election Commission Republic of Indonesia
and
General Election Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL)
Webinar: How to Future Proof Your CTRS scheme for Universal CreditPolicy in Practice
Despite greater flexibility to raise income, councils still have to make savings and ensure their budgets are spent as efficiently as possible.
In many councils the spotlight is on Council Tax to raise income and the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) to make savings.
Council Tax Schemes have been locally designed since April 2013. While many still reflect the nationally administered Council Tax Benefit, we're starting to see greater innovation locally.
The driver of this innovation is the backdrop of the cumulative impact of past and future welfare reforms, the introduction of Universal Credit and ever tighter budgets.
CTRS schemes are intended to keep the most vulnerable citizens safe from poverty. Knowing who those people are is a huge challenge.
We've modelled options for future CTRS schemes in detail for various councils. The impact assessments are used to make informed policy decisions by officers and members.
View this webinar to learn how:
1. We accurately model the cost of CTRS schemes today
2. We accurately model the cost of CTRS schemes in the future, including under Universal Credit
3. We accurately model, compare and evaluate CTRS options under consideration
4. We provide evidenced based recommendations on which CTRS scheme best supports the strategy e. g. best fit for anti-poverty strategy while operating within financial constraints
5. What CTRS schemes we have created for North Hertfordshire, Leeds City and Newcastle City Councils
Edelman Trust Barometer 2010 Irish resultsPiaras Kelly
The Edelman Trust Barometer highlights that in contrast to other European countries, Ireland is experiencing a profound and continuing trust crisis. Trust in government and business in Ireland is the lowest in Europe, with business falling from 38% in 2009 to just 31% in this year’s survey. This is against a global average of 50%. Government (the political process) fairs little better with trust levels plummeting to an all time low of 28% from 31% against a global average of 49%. Trust in media and NGO’s has also fallen, but to a lesser extent.
This is Justin Basini's presentation from The 3rd European CMO Conference held in Zurich on the 30th September. The presentation theme is Marketing Leadership: from Shareholders to Stakeholders
From time to time every company will grow through a crisis that causes damage to the brand and negatively effects the customers perception. This SlideShare presentation has four tips on how to win back customer trust and rebuild your brand post crisis.
Establishing a responsive and equitable health workforce post conflict & post...ReBUILD for Resilience
Presentation made by Sophie Witter at the international stakeholder meeting - 'Health after conflict - Rebuilding the system' held on 13th December 2016 at the Wellcome Trust in London.
Similar to Workshop 8- How can charities rebuild trust in fundraising? / Gweithdy 8- Sut y gall elusennau ailfeithrin ffydd mewn codi arian i’w hachosion da?
Presented at NCVO's Trustee Conference on Monday 11 November 2014.
The presentation was by Christine Rigby, BWB and a trustee of the Charity Law Association
Nick Mott, Charity Commission. These slides will update trustees on recent legal developments, such as the new rules on campaigning. We will cover developments at the Charity Commission, including their revised conflicts of interest guidance and their approach to charity investigations, and outline changes in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
To learn more about governance: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/practical-support/governance
To find out about NCVO's Trustee Conference: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/trustee-conference
The presentation was part of the Funding Conference in London on Monday 23 February 2015.
These presentations were part of the main plenary. Slides include Peter Lewis, Andrew Morris and Craig Dearden-Phillips MBE presentations.
Find out more about the Funding Conference from NCVO: https://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/funding-conference/workshops
Information on SCVO's consultation into the future of charity fundraising regulation in Scotland, with detail on the three options proposed by the group for consideration by the sector.
The presentation was a workshop at NCVO's Trustee Conference on Monday 11 November 2013.
The presentation was by Christine Rigby from BWB and Nick Mott from the Charity Commission. This presentation looks at what has happened, what is imminent and what is on the horizon for charity law.
http://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/trustee-conference
With a redrafted Code of Fundraising Practice, new guidance from the Charity Commission and the continuing impact of GDPR, the regulatory environment for charities is constantly changing. At a time of particular uncertainty, this session will help charities keep abreast of new developments.
The session will:
provide a full explanation of key policy and regulatory changes which are relevant to charities, including what they mean for you and your organisation
help you think about how to deal with changes and respond to the challenges.
Presented on Monday 2 November at NCVO/BWB Trustee Conference 2015.
Alice Faure Walker, BWB
Trusteeship in context: Legal and regulatory update
If you would like to find out more about our 2016 Trustee Conference email us at ncvoevents@ncvo.org.uk or call us on 020 750 3153.
Presented at NCVO's Trustee Conference on Monday 11 November 2014.
The presentation was by Kate Sayer, Sayer Vincent and Stephen Brooker, joint founder of Trustees Unlimited. These slides look at the significant changes, around increasing transparency that all trustees and Honorary Treasurers need to react to.
To learn more about governance: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/practical-support/governance
To find out about NCVO's Trustee Conference: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/trustee-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 Anna Bloch from Charity Finance Group and shares highlights of how charities have adapted and are continuing to adapt to the climate, covering reductions in statutory funding and new fundraising strategies.
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
Charities sector newsletter which includes articles on legacy giving and points to consider in appeal literature; data protection guidance in relation to collecting personal data from fundraisers and supporters; the proposed new powers for the Charity Commission and an overview of the Charity Commission’s revised guidance on setting up a charity
Presentation by Ceri McGhee, Funding Officer Big Lottery Fund
Similar to Workshop 8- How can charities rebuild trust in fundraising? / Gweithdy 8- Sut y gall elusennau ailfeithrin ffydd mewn codi arian i’w hachosion da? (20)
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
Canadian Immigration Tracker March 2024 - Key SlidesAndrew Griffith
Highlights
Permanent Residents decrease along with percentage of TR2PR decline to 52 percent of all Permanent Residents.
March asylum claim data not issued as of May 27 (unusually late). Irregular arrivals remain very small.
Study permit applications experiencing sharp decrease as a result of announced caps over 50 percent compared to February.
Citizenship numbers remain stable.
Slide 3 has the overall numbers and change.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Workshop 8- How can charities rebuild trust in fundraising? / Gweithdy 8- Sut y gall elusennau ailfeithrin ffydd mewn codi arian i’w hachosion da?
1. Excellent fundraising for a better world
Rebuilding public trust and
confidence in fundraising
Ceri Edwards
Director of Policy & Communications
Institute of Fundraising
2. Excellent fundraising for a better world
Institute of Fundraising
The Institute of Fundraising is the professional membership body
for UK fundraising.
Our mission is to support fundraisers, through leadership,
representation, standards-setting and education, and we champion
and promote fundraising as a career choice.
The Institute of Fundraising is the largest individual representative
body in the voluntary sector with over 5,500 individual members
from across 2,500 charities and 400 organisational members.
5. Excellent fundraising for a better world
Trust and confidence
Crisis, what crisis?
Trust in charities now at lowest for eight years
Just 53% of people now trust charities ‘quite a lot’ or ‘a great
deal’, down 3% on last year and down 13% since 2013
Nearly a third of people (29%) say they have “not much” trust in
charities
One in ten trust them “very little”
No variation depending on age
6. Excellent fundraising for a better world
Compared to…?
The Armed Forces continue to be the UK’s most trusted
institution on 77%, with the NHS (70%) and schools
(62%) making up the top three.
Trust in the Royal Family, the police and schools
continues to rise steadily, while the BBC’s levels continue
to be volatile
Armed Forces remain top with 77%, while the NHS
(70%) and schools (62%) make up the top three
Political parties are once again bottom, while insurance
companies, multinationals and the government join them
in the bottom four
9. Excellent fundraising for a better world
Changes to the Code of Practice…
FRSB Interim Investigation
June 2015
• Fundraising Standards Board released an ‘interim report’ into
their findings from the complaints they had received following
the death of Olive Cooke
• Made a number of recommendations for consideration on
changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice
10. Excellent fundraising for a better world
Changes to the Code of Practice…
IoF Standards Committee responds to FRSB adjudication
June 2015
• Made a number of changes to the Code of Practice:
- Changed OUGHT requirements to MUST
- Strengthened compliance with the Code regardless of jurisdiction
- Introduced new requirements on capacity and vulnerability
• Announced a review of the Code and set up four task groups:
- Data
- Frequency and pressure
- Managing preferences
- Telephone fundraising
11. Excellent fundraising for a better world
Changes to the Code of Practice…
Appointment of independent chair of Standards Committee
Decision made in June 2015
Appointment made in September 2015
• Suzanne McCarthy was appointed as the first Independent Chair
of Standards Committee
• She will soon be joined by three other independent lay members
12. Excellent fundraising for a better world
Changes to the Code of Practice…
IoF task groups carry out comprehensive review of Code
Summer 2015
• Each looked at the full range of issues raised by the FRSB interim
report and anything additional
• Each ensured it fully considered the needs of vulnerable people in
recommendations
• Had involvement and input from over 200 volunteers
• Sought views from IoF Individual and Organisational members, as well
as Corporate supporters
• Submitted full report to Standards Committee in September 2015
13. Excellent fundraising for a better world
Changes to the Code of Practice…
IoF Standards Committee announce future changes to the Code in response
to Task Group review, including:
• Every address fundraising communication will now be requirement to carry a clear message
explaining how donors can easily stop receiving future communications
• Minimum font sizes will be introduced for opt-in and opt-out statements on all printed
communication (including newspaper adverts)
• Charities will be banned from selling their data for commercial gain
• Charities will only be able to share data with other charities if an individual provides express
permission and opts-in to doing so
• Requirements introduced to prevent approaches which are unreasonably persistent, cause undue
pressure and result in undue intrusions on privacy (to mirror incoming legislative requirements)
14. Excellent fundraising for a better world
Changes to the Code of Practice…
IoF introduces changes to the Code:
• 2nd November: All IoF members emailed on new Code Changes
• http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/code-of-fundraising-
practice/code-changes/
• Still currently working on implementing the final changes (need
to get the wording right, legal sign off, and agree transition
periods).
15. Excellent fundraising for a better world
And…the whole system of fundraising
self-regulation has been reviewed
• Sir Stuart Etherington asked by Rob Wilson MP, the Minister for
Civil Society, to review fundraising self-regulation
• SCVO review in Scotland
• Public Administration Select Committee: inquiry into fundraising
• New Charity Commission guidance for trustees to be introduced
16. Excellent fundraising for a better world
And…the whole system of fundraising
self-regulation has been reviewed
Sir Stuart Etherington review of fundraising self-regulation
Commenced in July 2015
• Issues considered: the roles and functions of the bodies involved
• Evidence taken from stakeholders and voluntary sector organisations
IoF view:
• Consulted members on priorities for future
• Calling for a new effective regulator, with stronger sanctions, and
‘universal’ application, while fundraising expertise must be at the heart
of fundraising self-regulation
18. Excellent fundraising for a better world
Recommendations for the future
Sir Stuart Etherington review of fundraising self-regulation
Reported in September 2015
• Abolition FRSB – not fit for purpose
• Independent Fundraising Regulator (£2 million; 20 FTE)
• Universal application, paid for by levy, stronger sanctions
• Closer link to Charity Commission, OSCR, NICC
• Code to Fundraising Regulator
• Fundraising Practice Committee and Complaints Committee to be
established
• IoF and PFRA merge
• Fundraising Preference Service
• Move to Opt-in
19. Excellent fundraising for a better world
Review of fundraising self-regulation
in Scotland
SCVO review in Scotland
• Trustees to take responsibility; need
sufficient view of the public; current self-
regulatory system is confusing; opt-in
membership of regulator problematic
• Nod to the possibility of a Scottish
fundraising regulator being set up
“Scottish based charities overall favour a
fully devolved Scottish system whereas cross
border charities see UK set up as fine”
22. Excellent fundraising for a better world
And…what’s happening next?
• Minister has appointed Lord Grade as founding chair
• “Summit” on 4 December
• Up and running within 6 months
• Code transfer within 18 months
• CC20 review; IoF/NCVO/ACEVO guidance alongside
• Information Commissioner’s Office to produce guidance on consent
• Working Group on FPS/Opt-in
23. Excellent fundraising for a better world
Ongoing scrutiny
Charities Bill in the House of Commons
More undercover investigations?
Final report into Olive Cooke
25. Excellent fundraising for a better world
What does this all mean for the
Institute?
• Passing Code to the new Fundraising Regulator when they have
sufficient fundraising expertise at governance and staffing level
• Merger with PFRA to deliver a single membership organisation,
with a strong compliance function across more fundraising
techniques
• Stronger voice on behalf of the fundraising community to the
wider sector, politicians and the media
• Continued work on fundraising standards to feed into the
Fundraising Regulator
27. Excellent fundraising for a better world
Keep up to date
• Check our news section
http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/about-us/news/
Questions?
Email us at
policy@institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
