PUBLIC AFFAIRS BLOG

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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

Politicians must put charities at the heart of mental health strategies

Over the weekend, mental health was at the heart of the pre-election debate and charities have played a crucial role in bringing the issue to the fore. Research carried out by the Mental Health Foundation released today finds that two-thirds of British adults have experienced mental ill health at some point.

The 2017 election; a real opportunity for charities

The next few weeks will see each of the political parties putting forward their vision of the UK to the electorate. The 2017 general election offers a real opportunity to put charities at the heart of our future. Here, we explore some of the key tests that each party needs to pass.