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Politics and Power: Sir Stephen Bubb
15 September 2011 | By Stephen Bubb
Charities can do the job if the PM pushes his policies.
Policy & Politics > Features
The CharityInsight Debate: How to change the world
15 September 2011 | By Charity Insight Contributor
Do you need to shape government policy or persuade ministers to hear your case? Our panel debate what is needed to influence the influential.
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The View from Westminster: Fiona Mactaggart MP
19 August 2011 | By Fiona Mactaggart
The cuts are an assault on women - we must fight back.
Leadership > Features
The Charity Insight Essay: beating Goliath
18 August 2011 | By Claire Mundle
How will the NHS reforms affect health charities – and what can they do to make sure they survive? For smaller organisations, in particular, many challenges lie ahead.
Policy & Politics > Features
Are young people really the ‘lost generation’?
04 August 2011 | By Terry Ryall
Young people have more to offer the Big Society than the media makes out, says Terry Ryall.
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The View from Westminster: Roberta Blackman-Woods
29 July 2011 | By Charity Insight Contributor
Volunteers must not be left to sink or swim. They need training, support and infrastructure, says Labour’s spokeswoman on civil society.
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The View from Westminster: Lord Rennard
01 July 2011 | By Charity Insight Contributor
“Partnership is the heart and soul of the Big Society.”
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The Charity Insight Essay: breaking the cycle
30 June 2011 | By Charity Insight Contributor
Almost half of all prisoners will be reconvicted within one year of being released – something that has far-reaching costs and consequences. So what role can charities play in reducing reoffending?
Policy & Politics > Features
The View from Westminster: Tessa Jowell MP
14 June 2011 | By Charity Insight Contributor
Community where possible, government where necessary.
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The Charity Insight Essay: building the big society
13 June 2011 | By Charity Insight Contributor
With a drop in the number of people interested in volunteering in their local areas, how realistic is David Cameron’s vision of the new civic activism in an age of austerity?
Policy & Politics > Features
The View from Westminster: Andrew Mitchell MP
17 May 2011 | By Charity Insight Contributor
Aid is morally right, but charities have a duty to be efficient.
Policy & Politics > Features
How to...keep the Charity Commission happy
25 March 2011 | By Charity Insight Contributor
There are a few important steps all charities need to take to keep the Commission happy, says Neal Green.
Strategy > Features
Reality check: protecting specialist care services
25 March 2011 | By Charity Insight Contributor
With sweeping NHS reforms underway and the handover of budgetary powers to GPs gathering pace, it has never been more crucial for charities to ensure the voices of patients with rare diseases are heard, says Robert Meadowcroft.
Policy & Politics > Features
The good life
25 February 2011 | By Charity Insight Contributor
Will the government’s national measure of well-being provide charities with an opportunity to translate the results into positive changes for society? Laura Stoll explores its potential.
Policy & Politics > Features
View from the sector
24 January 2011 | By Charity Insight Contributor
The social enterprise sector welcomes Chris White’s Bill, says Peter Holbrook.
Income Generation > Features
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