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Caritas Magazine
May 2011

News

May 2011

In this month's issue

Editorial

A recent report from the National Audit Office examining the Department for International Development’s financial management has highlighted concerns about the effectiveness of the UK’s overseas aid budget.
Learning from NGOs

Governance - An accountable board

Rodney Buse identifies the different models of board accountability and beneficiary representation
An accountable board

State of play - State of play

The Caritas state of play alert on key regulatory changes on the horizon
State of play

Viewpoint - Getting Younger

Sam Younger reflects on his varied career and the challenges facing him at the Charity Commission. He shares with Clarissa Dann why the sector’s integrity and clarity of purpose must be preserved in these changing times
Getting Younger

Finance - Kinder cuts

Lynne Robb demonstrates how finance professionals can achieve cost reduction and still make an impact and deliver on their charity’s objectives
Kinder cuts

Investment - Cycling on a tightrope

Matthew Hudson reviews the current position in the economic cycle and recommends a defensive approach to equity holdings
Cycling on a tightrope

Data & Research - Growth vs impact

Paul Cheng reflectsthe track record of the microfinance industry and highlights lessons for social investment
Growth vs impact

Legal - Of sound mind?

A charitable legacy can be a poisoned chalice if there are expensive disputes about testamentary capacity. Lloyd Junor explains how this arises and offers some solutions
Of sound mind?

Management - Shall we dance?

Tom Levitt’s perspective on effective management of business partnerships
Shall we dance?

NCVO - Make yourself heard

Philip Hadley thinks that the general election has opened up a new playing field for campaigners
Make yourself heard

Funding - Back from brink

Kenneth Roy tells the tale of how relentless investigation and campaigning became a lifeline to a local hospice
Back from brink

First Person - First Person

Paul Farmer talks about mental health, access to work and running half-marathons
First Person

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