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The following news stories are drawn from the www.thirdsector.co.uk website.

Spending reviews should protect the voluntary sector, says NCVO

Fri, 03 Sep 2010

Umbrella body urges strengthening of the Compact and a level playing field for public sector tenders

Charities' property investments rise sharply in 12 months

Fri, 03 Sep 2010

Investment Property Databank figures reveal the value of one charity property fund increased by more than a third

Charity Commission finds 'no evidence' of misuse of funds at Sivayogam

Wed, 01 Sep 2010

Two-year investigation says Hindu charity did not do enough to protect grants but clears it of complaint that funds reached terrorist group

Wise Group bids for Work Programme prime contracts

Tue, 31 Aug 2010

Scottish charity will bid against private companies for multimillion pound Department for Work and Pensions contracts

Money Matters: Charity Accountants' Conference, a YouGov poll and the Association of Consulting Actuaries

Tue, 31 Aug 2010

David Ainsworth's round-up of what's happening in the finance world.

Treasury in talks to provide tax breaks on property gifts

Tue, 31 Aug 2010

The move would help to boost 'lifetime legacies', which allow donors to give property to charities after they die

Big Lottery Fund promises £11.25m for social bond

Tue, 31 Aug 2010

Peter Wanless, chief executive of the fund, says the bonds will be effective finance tools

Charity Commission criticises African Aids Action over personal expenses

Fri, 27 Aug 2010

Charity's trustee hits back after regulator finds funds were used to buy clothing and a trip on the London Eye

Navca and Directory of Social Change urge government to preserve lottery funding

Thu, 26 Aug 2010

Don't cut funds, say local umbrella organisations in response to consultation

Unison demands judicial review to NHS social enterprise reforms

Wed, 25 Aug 2010

Government wants to make it easier for staff to create independent healthcare providers