Social Economy Newsletter

Welcome to the latest issue of Social Economy - the quarterly bulletin of information for charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. This issue covers December 2009 to February 2010.

In this issue:

Charities

Lessons for trustees from the pensions world
Charities and the economic downturn
The Charity Commission - its role as regulator
Faith in good governance
Guide to giving for business
The Charities Statement Of Recommended Practice (SORP)
Investment management fees - VAT recovery
Surviving the downturn

Companies

Director's conflicts of interest

Employment

Are you treating your volunteers properly?
Volunteer Rights Inquiry
Top tips on the legalities of engaging volunteers

Environment

From telecoms to turbines
Energy neutral buildings requirement

Local Government

Remedies for poor procurement practice

Social Investment

Citylife launches East London Investment Bond

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