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Comment on Vodafone’s announcement of better text donation rates for all charities

Vodafone have today announced that all charities will now receive 90% of a donation of £1, or more given by a Vodafone customer.

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NCVO calls for clarification on music licence cost for third sector

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has called on the government to clarify how much a proposed new music licence will cost the third sector.

Unicef youth representatives meet climate change under secretary

A group of youth ambassadors for Unicef have met with parliamentary under secretary of state David Kidney to discuss the involvement of young people in the climate change debate.

O2 runs youth community funding scheme

Mobile network provider O2 has announced a new £5 million investment programme for young people looking to affect social change in their local area.

Veteran sets up new support dogs charity

A Gulf War veteran has launched a charity to support injured and disabled armed forces and emergency services personnel.

BME charities witness funding cuts during recession

Black and minority ethnic (BME) voluntary organisations are struggling during the recession due to funding cuts caused by the economic downturn, it has been reported.

Mother and Child song to raise funds for Alzheimer's Research Trust

A singer, actress and playwright has recorded a single that is set to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Research Trust.

NSPCC campaign to prioritise child protection launched

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) has launched a campaign to engage with parliamentary candidates over the welfare of young people ahead of the general election.

New care funding must be fair and simple

A new approach to funding care for older people in the UK must be fair, simple and sustainable if it is to succeed, it has been stated.