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SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT ON CHARITIES

We work to create a positive climate for charities to operate in and raise awareness of the impact that they make.

This blog features our take on what’s going on in the world of charities, ranging from the latest in legislation to what emerging trends and themes across society mean for the future of the sector. Keep up-to-date as we unpick the political, social and news environment and what it all means for charities.

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18 May 2017

What does the Conservative manifesto mean for charities?
Like waiting for a bus, after the Labour Party’s election manifesto launch on Tuesday, and the Liberal Democrat’s yesterday, Theresa May and the Conservative Party have launched their prospectus for government today.
17 May 2017

With the publication of their manifesto, the Liberal Democrats join the election race...
The Liberal Democrats became the latest party to release their election manifesto today, as the campaign to elect the next government heats up.
15 May 2017

Manifestos mustn’t forget the value of volunteering
As the political debate focuses on worker's rights, we call for political parties to do more to get people involved in workplace volunteering.
12 May 2017

CAF calls for charities to be at the heart of soft power strategy

This blog takes a look at how the next government can develop soft power with charities
11 May 2017

5 things we've learned from the leaked Labour manifesto
Overnight, a draft version of Labour’s election manifesto was leaked to the press. Civil Society have published CAF's take on what we've learned for charities.
10 May 2017

Education, education, education

Today’s political headlines are all about education, with both Labour and the Liberal Democrats pledging more cash for schools and adult training.
9 May 2017

Government should invest in supporting civil society in order to reach the world’s poorest
Today, the foreign aid budget is in the spotlight again, as the Institute of Fiscal Studies warns that poverty reduction in the world’s poorest countries is at risk of being diluted by the government’s tendency to use UK aid to pursue the national interest.