25 June 2006
Free us from bureaucracy tangle, heads tell government
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National College For School Leadership News - national
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A network of some of the country's top heads will ask the Government to cut through a "tangled bureaucracy of accountability" faced by school leaders so that they can be freed to create a personalised education ...
Education profession divided over tomlinson diploma plan
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National College For School Leadership News - national
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The first major survey of what headteachers and others in education think about scrapping the current 14-19 exam system in favour of a new diploma is showing they are split down the middle.
School leaders vote on big issue for 2005
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National College For School Leadership News - national
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More than half of school leaders say remodeling and workforce reform will be the big issue for schools over the coming year, but personalising the curriculum is also firmly on their radars.
Schools ready to assess their own performance
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National College For School Leadership News - national
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School management teams are ready to take up the reigns on school self-assessment, according to a survey of more than 1200 heads, deputies and others school leaders.
Best leadership for toughest schools gets ncsl support
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National College For School Leadership News - national
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The Chief Executive of the National College for School Leadership (NCSL) today (25th October 2005) strongly backed the leadership initiatives in the Government's White Paper on schools reform.
Heads need more support to embrace extended school culture, says report
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Headteachers and their teams need more professional support if they are to make extended schools work, according to a new report.
New research suggests not every school needs a headteacher
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New approaches to leadership, which may mean not every school having its own headteacher, could be an answer to potential headteacher shortages, according to three new NCSL research reports.
Driving test change adds vehicle checks
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Driving Standards Agency News - national
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With the help of Paul O'Grady of Celebrity Driving School, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) will be demonstrating the change to the practical car and motorcycle test in the Piazza at Covent Garden market at 10...
Dsa gears up for gold award
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The Driving Standards Agency's 'Arrive Alive' Road Safety Programme is going for gold with a pilot scheme for Duke of Edinburgh's Award students. Older pupils at Trinity Roman Catholic School, Aspley, Nottingham...
Driving licence fraudsters get red light
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Driving Standards Agency News - national
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The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is introducing new ways of reducing driving licence fraud at theory and practical driving tests to prevent drivers from taking to the roads illegally.
New contractor for dsa theory test
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The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has awarded a contract to Pearson Assessments and Testing to deliver the Agency's driving theory tests from September 2004. The new contract lasts for seven years with an option...
Internet booking success for dsa
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Driving Standards Agency News - national
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Over 12,000 people have already taken advantage of the Driving Standards Agency's (DSA) internet based facility which allows learner drivers to book their practical driving test 'on-line'.
Two years to pass new theory test
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Driving instructors will be given two years to pass a new theory test as part of a road safety strategy to improve driving standards. At a Parliamentary adjournment debate last night, it was announced that the instructors...
Driving examiner strike - candidates to attend tests
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The Driving Standards Agency is urging all driving test candidates booked to take a test on Tuesday (February 17) to turn up regardless of the threat of strike action by examiners over pay, and sends out a reminder...
Shrewsury driving test centre to relocate
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Driving Standards Agency News - national
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The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is relocating its Shrewsbury driving test centre to a new and improved centre at Battlefield Enterprise Park on Monday 23 February.
Inverness test centre re-located
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Driving Standards Agency News - national
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The practical driving test centre in Torvean Avenue, Inverness, is relocating to more modern premises at Ground Floor Suite B1, Cradlehall Business Park, off Caulfield Road, Inverness.
Taxi testing for calderdale
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Would-be taxi drivers wanting to work in the area covered by Calderdale District Council are to be assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) before being given licences to drive cabs.
Oswestry driving test centre to relocate
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The Driving Standards Agency's practical driving test centre in Middleton House, 52 Salop Road, Oswestry, is relocating to more modern premises at Mile Oak Industrial Estate.
New drivers gain confidence with pass plus
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Newly qualified drivers who take the Pass Plus course move up a gear when it comes to confidence on the roads, according to the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).
Rochdale driving test centre to relocate
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The Driving Standards Agency's practical driving test centre in Drake Street, Rochdale, is relocating to more modern premises at Blueberry Business Park with effect from Monday 29 March.
Taxi testing for north somerset
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Would-be taxi drivers wanting to work in the area covered by North Somerset Council are to be assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) before being given licences to drive cabs.
Taxi testing for ashford
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Would-be taxi drivers wanting to work in the area covered by Ashford Borough Council are to be assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) before being given licences to drive cabs.
Dsa celebrates world health day in nottingham
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The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) will be celebrating World Health Day on Wednesday (7 April) in Nottingham's Old Market Square where a host of attractions will be exhibited.
New multi-purpose driving test centres
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The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) plans to develop a new national network of 50-75 new multi-purpose driving test centres to deliver a new practical motorcycling test.
Dsa celebrates world health day
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The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) will be among a host of organisations celebrating World Health Day on Wednesday (7 April) which this year focuses on road safety.
Taxi testing for stratford-upon-avon
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Would-be taxi drivers wanting to work in the area covered by Stratford-upon-Avon District Council are to be assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) before being given licences to drive cabs. Stratford-upon...
Taxi testing for halton
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Would-be taxi drivers wanting to work in the area covered by Halton Borough Council are to be assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) before being given licences to drive cabs. Halton is the latest Council...
Classic movie star appears at the motor show live
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A classic movie star will be appearing on the Government Motoring Services stand later this month at the NEC's Motorshow Live.
Relocation of newcastle kenton bar driving test centre
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The Driving Standards Agency will be relocating the Kenton Bar Driving Test Centre next month to Newcastle Business Park. The Kenton Bar site will close on Friday (21 May).
Plan for cove test centre - decision expected in june
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The Driving Standards Agency hopes to hear in June about its planning application to develop a new driving test centre at Cove.
Dsa at mobility roadshow
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The Driving Standards Agency will be demonstrating its commitment to enabling everyone who is eligible to take a driving test when it attends the Mobility Roadshow at Donington Park Race Circuit, Castle Donington...
Government transport agencies hold charity event and open day
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There will be a chance to meet staff from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) at an Open Day and Charity Event which is being held at Swynnerton Goods Vehicle Testing...
Taxi testing for dover
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Driving Standards Agency News - national
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Would-be taxi drivers wanting to work in the area covered by Dover District Council are to be assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) before being given licences to drive cabs. Dover is the latest Council...
New service for driving test candidates
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Driving Standards Agency News - national
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A new telephone service introduced today by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) will help more learner drivers to get through to book their driving test.
New multi-purpose test centre areas identified
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Driving Standards Agency News - national
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New multi-purpose test centre areas identified The Driving Standards Agency has identified possible areas where it could develop nearly 60 new multi-purpose driving test centres during the next four years.
Closure of newport driving test centre
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Driving Standards Agency News - national
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The Driving Standards Agency is having to close the Newport driving test centre in Godfrey Road on 31 October 2004.
Your views on driving test fees
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Driving Standards Agency News - national
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The Driving Standards Agency has announced its proposals to increase the cost of the practical driving test and other test fees from 8 November.
Crieff driving test centre to relocate
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The Driving Standards Agency's practical driving test centre at Crieff Police Station in King Street is relocating.
Huntly driving test centre to relocate
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The Driving Standards Agency's practical driving test centre in Castle Street, Huntly, is relocating.
New deal gives learner drivers extra confidence
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An agreement reached between the Driving Standards Agency and organisations representing Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) will give learner drivers extra confidence in the standard of instruction they receive...
Simulators give flying start for truckers
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Driving Standards Agency News - national
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Truck drivers may be trained in the future using simulators in the same way that airline pilots learn to fly.
Dsa at motorcycle show
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The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) will be on hand to give out information about the new motorcycle riding test and plans to build a national network of multi-purpose test centres, at the Motorcycle and Scooter ...
Driving examiner strike - candidates to attend tests
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The Driving Standards Agency is urging all driving test candidates booked to take a test on Friday 5 November to turn up regardless of the threat of strike action by examiners who are members of the Public and Commercial...
Driving test fee changes
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Fees for practical driving tests are increasing for test bookings taken from 8 December, subject to Parliamentary approval. The Driving Standards Agency consulted with organisations within the driving instructor...
Tap water made even safer for the general public
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Drinking Water Inspectorate News - national
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New measures of tap water safety came into force at the beginning of the year in England and Wales. The new Drinking Water Regulations build on the 1998 European Union Drinking Water Directive and replace the 1989...
Forthcoming court case
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Information Note - Forthcoming Court Case Announcement
Cica launches guide to compensation for victims of the london bombings
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The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) has produced a guide to applying for compensation following the London bombings of 7 July.
Statement from cica regarding payments for the victims of the london bombings
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CICA have received some 180 applications so far. Immediately on receipt of the applications, CICA requested police reports (to confirm the claimant was a London bombings victim) and medical reports (to confirm the...
First compensation payments to victims of the london bombings
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The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) has sent out the first compensation cheques to victims of the London bombings, it was announced today.
New service for victims of violent crime in other eu countries
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A new service for United Kingdom (UK) residents who have been injured as a result of a crime of violence in another European Union (EU) country on or after 1 July 2005 has been launched by the Criminal Injuries ...
Mod takes e-commerce to another level
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a new agreement with Cap Gemini Ernst & Young (CGE&Y) to expand the role and remit of MoD's e-commerce service.
Mod awards 42#m global freight-forwarding contract to exel
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a £42 million contract to Exel for freight-forwarding equipment and stores world-wide.
Mod awards mbda £36 million rapier support contract
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The Defence Logistics Organisation (DLO) has awarded MBDA a five year contract to manage all the support services for the Rapier mobile air defence system, in service with both the Army and Royal Air Force.
Who dares slims
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The Ministry of Defence today (5 April) announced its plans to take on the modern four horsemen of the apocalypse - obesity, heart disease, diabetes and the cheeseburger. MoD has joined with QinetiQ and CCFRA, ...
Mod awards uk's largest ever defence clothing contract
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) today (22 June 2004) awarded its largest-ever defence clothing contract, worth more than £50 million to Cooneen Watts & Stone Ltd.
Mod signs multi-million pound air-to-air missile contract
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The Royal Air Force will get one of the world's most advanced medium range air-to-air missiles under a multi-million pound contract signed by the MOD.
Tomorrow's ration pack today
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Defence Logistics Organisation News - national
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More than 10,000 soldiers, sailors and airmen and women across the UK and Germany are preparing to give the thumbs up - or down - to the next generation of Operational Ration Packs (ORPs).
Eat right, be fit to fight
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New recruits to the Armed Forces have been issued with the first-ever Recruits' Guide to Nutrition and will be taught good nutrition as part of military training.
Mod turns back clock for christmas
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Defence Logistics Organisation News - national
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Ninety years after the first Christmas box was presented to soldiers and sailors serving in the First World War, British troops across the globe will receive its 2004 equivalent.
Variety the spice of life for armed forces
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Defence Logistics Organisation News - national
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It's a problem familiar to many of us, three days of eating porridge or cornflakes is one day too many, but whereas UK consumers can quickly fix this problem by a trip to the nearest supermarket, when you're 3,000...
Mod awards rolls-royce £137m support contract
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The Ministry of Defence today awarded Rolls-Royce a £137m Contractor Logistic Support contract for the in-service support of Olympus and Tyne gas turbine engines used on the Royal Navy's Carriers, Type...
Mod strengthens defence supply chain
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The Defence Supply Chain is to undergo a radical transformation in a move that will significantly improve support to the Front Line, Secretary of State for Defence John Reid announced today.
New support contract for raf's 'eyes in the skies' will save up to £90 million
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The UK Armed Forces will be able to better exploit their Sentry 'early warning' aircraft under a new £665 million support contract awarded to Northrop Grumman.
Frontline troops to get improved desert gear
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British soldiers, sailors and airmen and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are soon to be equipped with a new selection of improved desert clothing items.
Liquid fuel for armed forces' ration packs
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British troops taking part in military operations will soon have a new weapon in their armoury - isotonic drinks.
Change of address for military posties
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The best military post office in the world is about to get even better says British Forces Post Office (BFPO) Chief Executive Brigadier Peter Maggs.
Circuit bench retirement - thomas arthur charles coningsby
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His Honour Judge Thomas Arthur Charles Coningsby will retire from the Circuit Bench on the South Eastern Circuit on 13 January 2006.
Appointment of a district judge - andrew grand
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Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has decided to appoint Andrew Grand (Solicitor) to be a District Judge on the South East Circuit, with effect from 9 January 2006.
Circuit bench appointment-andrew robert collender qc
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HM The Queen has appointed Andrew Robert Collender QC to be a Circuit Judge. Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer will assign him to the South Eastern Circuit with effect...
Circuit bench appointment - james nicholas browne qc
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HM The Queen has appointed James Nicholas Browne QC to be a Circuit Judge. Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer will assign him to the South Eastern Circuit with effect...
Appointment of a high court judge-nicholas edward underhill qc
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HM The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Nicholas Edward Underhill QC, to be a Justice of the High Court.
Circuit bench retirements - hamilton / woolam
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His Honour Judge John Hamilton will retire from the Circuit Bench on the South Eastern Circuit on 27 January 2006.
Circuit bench appointment - nicholas peter lees price qc
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HM The Queen has appointed Nicholas Peter Lees Price QC to be a Circuit Judge. Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer will assign him to the South Eastern Circuit with ...
Appointment of a district judge - claire frances gilham
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Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has decided to appoint Claire Frances Gilham (Solicitor) to be a District Judge on the Wales and Chester Circuit, with effect from...
Circuit bench appointment - philip mark pelling
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HM The Queen has appointed Philip Mark Pelling QC to be a Specialist Chancery Circuit Judge. Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer will assign him to the Northern Circuit...
Appointment of a district judge geoffrey george margam sandercock
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Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has decided to appoint Geoffrey George Margam Sandercock (Solicitor) to be a District Judge on the Wales and Chester Circuit, with...
Appointment of a part-time salaried chairman- robert darnley salter
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The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer has decided to appoint Robert Darnley Salter to be a Salaried Part-time member of the panel of Chairmen of Employment Tribunals...
Specialist circuit judge appointment his honour judge raynor qc
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Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer has appointed His Honour Judge Raynor QC to sit as a Specialist Circuit Judge in the Technology and Construction Court, Salford, with...
Appointment of a full-time salaried chairman
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Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer has decided to appoint Andrew Gumbiti-Zimuto to be a Salaried Full-time member of the panel of Chairmen of Employment Tribunals in ...
Appointment of a chairman to the copyright tribunal
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Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has decided to appoint Judge Fysh (Barrister) as the Chairman of the Copyright Tribunal, with effect from 10 March 2006.
Appointment of a district judge - patrick oliver wheeler
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The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has decided to appoint Patrick Oliver Wheeler (Solicitor) to be a District Judge on the Northern Circuit with effect from 1 March...
Appointment of two district judges
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The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has decided to appoint: Karen Woodhead (Solicitor) to be a District Judge on the North Eastern Circuit, with effect from 1 April...
Circuit bench appointment mark andrew everall
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HM The Queen has appointed Mark Andrew Everall QC to be a Circuit Judge. Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer will assign him to the South Eastern Circuit with effect...
First appointment of high court judge to hear a military court trial (r-v-payne, mendonca & others)
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The Judge Advocate General, Judge Jeff Blackett, has appointed Mr Justice (Sir Stuart) McKinnon to conduct the forthcoming Court Martial trial of seven British servicemen for alleged offences concerning the death...
Appointment of a district judge-michael baker
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Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has decided to appoint:
Circuit bench appointment- judge michael stokes qc
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Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and The Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has appointed His Honour Judge Michael Stokes QC to sit as a Senior Circuit Judge and Resident Judge at Nottingham Crown Court...
Appointment of a district judge - ian sanderson
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Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has decided to appoint:
Appointments to the office of the adjudicator to her majesty's land registry
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Edward Cousins, the Adjudicator to HM Land Registry, is pleased to announce the appointment of the following persons as full-time Deputy Adjudicators to the Office of the Adjudicator, namely, Ann McAllister and ...
Appointment of a district judge
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Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has decided to appoint:
Circuit bench retirements
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His Honour Judge Overend, Designated Civil Judge for Devon and Cornwall, retires from the Circuit Bench on the Western Circuit on 31 March 2006.
Circuit bench appointment james ross duggan
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HM The Queen has appointed James Ross Duggan to be a Circuit Judge. Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer will assign him to the Midland Circuit with effect from Monday...
Appointment of senior immigration judges
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Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has decided to appoint Mr Paul David, Southern; Mr Richard Anthony, McKee and Mrs Judith Elaine, Nichols as Senior Immigration Judges...
Appointment of a district judge (magistrates courts)
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HM The Queen has signified Her intention of appointing Anthony Roger Ede to be a District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) with effect from 12 April 2006. Mr Ede will be based in the Brighton and East Sussex Area.
Circuit bench retirements
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His Honour Judge Samuels retired from the Circuit Bench on the South Eastern Circuit on 5 April 2006.
District bench retirement - judge frenkel
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District Judge Frenkel retired from the District Bench on the Western Circuit on 31 March 2006.
Circuit bench retirement of his honour judge taylor
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His Honour Judge Taylor, Resident Judge at Plymouth Crown Court, retired from the Circuit Bench on the Western Circuit on 1 April 2006.
Appointment of a high court judge stephen john irwin
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HM The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Stephen John Irwin, Q.C, to be a Justice of the High Court.
Circuit bench appointment - hazel eleanor marshall qc
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HM The Queen has appointed Hazel Eleanor Marshall QC (formerly Williamson) to be a Specialist Chancery Circuit Judge.
Appointment of a district judge (magistrates' courts)
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Her Majesty The Queen has signified Her intention of appointing Diana Margaret Baker to be a District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) with effect from 15 May 2006. Miss Baker will be based at Manchester City Magistrates...
Appointment of a salaried chairman of the employment tribunals (england & wales)
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Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has appointed Susan Cox to be a salaried part time Chairman of the Employment Tribunals (England & Wales) with effect from 15 May ...
Circuit bench appointment - stephen clifford warner
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HM The Queen has appointed Stephen Clifford Warner to be a Circuit Judge. Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer will assign him to the South Eastern Circuit with effect...
District judge appointments
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Her Majesty The Queen has signified Her intention of appointing Richard Andrew Blake to be a District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) with effect from 22 May 2006. Mr Blake is assigned to the Lincolnshire Commission...
Circuit bench retirement - trevor kent-jones
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His Honour Judge Trevor Kent-Jones will retire from the Circuit Bench on the North Eastern Circuit on 3 June 2006.
Circuit bench retirement - his honour judge john michael bull qc
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Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national
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His Honour Judge John Michael Bull QC, DL, Resident Judge at Guildford Crown Court, will retire from the Circuit Bench on the South Eastern Circuit on 9 June 2006.
Appointment of a high court judge michael townley featherstone briggs, q.c.
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Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national
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HM The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Michael Townley Featherstone Briggs, Q.C., to be a Justice of the High Court.
Appointment of a district judge peter john hugh devlin
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Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national
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Her Majesty The Queen has signified Her intention of appointing Peter John Hugh Devlin to be a District Judge with effect from 12 June 2006. Mr Devlin will be based at Slough County Court.
Circuit bench appointments - woolman / mithani
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Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national
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HM The Queen has appointed Andrew Paul Lander Woolman to be a Circuit Judge. Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has assigned him to the Northern Circuit, based at Preston...
Appointment of senior immigration judge of the asylum and immigration tribunal
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Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national
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The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has appointed Paul Anthony Spencer to be a Senior Immigration Judge of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal with effect from 19...
Circuit bench appointments
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Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national
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HM The Queen has appointed John Ashley Taylor to be a Circuit Judge. Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has assigned him to the North Eastern Circuit, based at Leeds...
Who's running your charity? new report signals the way forward for somerset charities
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Charity Commission News - national
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An estimated 105,000 people serve as trustees of registered charities in the South West. Nationally, less than 1% of trustees are under the age of 24, while nearly three quarters of them are over the age of 45. ...
Who's running your charity? new report signals the way forward for yorkshire charities
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Charity Commission News - national
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An estimated 60,000 people serve as trustees of registered charities in Yorkshire and Humberside. Nationally, less than 1% of trustees are under the age of 24, while nearly three quarters of them are over the age...
Who's running your charity? new report signals the way forward for newcastle charities
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Charity Commission News - national
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An estimated 29,000 people serve as trustees of registered charities in the North East. Nationally, less than 1% of trustees are under the age of 24, while nearly three quarters of them are over the age of 45. And...
Who's running your charity? new report signals the way forward for staffordshire charities
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Charity Commission News - national
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An estimated 65,000 people serve as trustees of registered charities in the West Midlands. Nationally, less than 1% of trustees are under the age of 24, while nearly three quarters of them are over the age of 45...
Get on board - new campaign to help charities recruit new trustees for their boards.
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Charity Commission News - national
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The Charity Commission today announced the start of a six-week countdown to the launch of a new campaign - Get on Board - to encourage more people to volunteer as charity trustees. The announcement was e-mailed ...
Charity commission reviews its year - annual report published in a time of change
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Charity Commission News - national
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The Charity Commission, the regulator for England and Wales' 190,000 registered charities, published its annual report today. The last year has been a time of great change for both charities and the Commission and...
Proposed code of conduct goes to consultation
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Charity Commission News - national
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Voluntary organisations across UK asked to respond to European Commission proposals on the governance of non-profit organisations
What do david beckham, lenny henry, meera syal and elton john have in common?
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Charity Commission News - national
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Along with Judy Dench, Tim Henman, Sir Richard Attenborough and Esther Rantzen they're all charity trustees - just some of the 900,000 people running the 190,000 charities in England and Wales.
Campaign launched to recruit more trustees
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Charity Commission News - national
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Today the Get on Board campaign, to recruit more charity trustees, is launched by the Charity Commission and national volunteering charity TimeBank. Half of all charities claim to have problems recruiting new trustees...
Get on board and get ahead of the game
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Charity Commission News - national
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Statistics prove volunteering work on your CV does count when applying for jobs
The benevolent blockbuster
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Charity Commission News - national
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British film producers set up Kenyan village charity
How are charities spending their money? charity finances now open to instant inspection
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Charity Commission News - national
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In a bid to promote greater transparency and accountability, people visiting the Charity Commission's website can now view the accounts of 35,000 charities online. This is the latest in a series of improvements ...
Who will run the charities of the future? - norfolk needs more community leaders
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Charity Commission News - national
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Norfolk has nearly 4,000 charities with a combined income of £219 million. They deliver a diverse array of community services - from running scout groups in Old Catton to protecting the environment in ...
Calling the commission just got cheaper
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Charity Commission News - national
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The Charity Commission has today changed its main contact number. The new number - 0845 3000 218 - will charge customers at local rate, rather than national rate. Minicom users can contact the Commission on 0845...
Charity commission appoints public affairs consultant
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Charity Commission News - national
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The Charity Commission has appointed AS Biss to help it draw up a public affairs strategy, following a successful tender process.
Commission signals start of public affairs role
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Charity Commission News - national
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The Charity Commission has started the process of developing its new public affairs role by appointing consultants to help create its strategy.
Asian earthquake appeal - make the most of your donation
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Charity Commission News - national
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With as many as 19,000 people feared dead and at least 42,000 injured by the Kashmir earthquake, charities are appealing for money from the British public. To ensure that donations are made efficiently, the Charity...
Commission heads to africa
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Charity Commission News - national
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Andrew Hind, chief executive of the Charity Commission, is in Africa this week to take part in a regional initiative to develop better regulation of non-governmental not-for-profit organisations (NGOs). Today, in...
The truth about charity - research shows trust in charities is high but not based on knowledge
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Charity Commission News - national
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The Charity Commission, the regulator for 190,000 charities in England and Wales, today published research into what makes people trust charity. It shows how few people realise they have received money, support...
Building public participation - a conference on ideas for informing audiences
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Charity Commission News - national
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Charity Commission Chair Geraldine Peacock today joins Kevin Marsh, editor of Radio Four's Today, the FT's John Lloyd and Matthew Taylor, the Prime Minister's Chief Advisor on Political Strategy at a discussion ...
Regulator at the heart of new nspcc and childline partnership
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Charity Commission News - national
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ChildLine is set to join the NSPCC to provide a stronger, more effective service to children. This latest example of collaborative working has been supported by the Charity Commission as part of a major new focus...
New honour for charity commission chair
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Charity Commission News - national
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Charity Commission Chairman Geraldine Peacock today received an honorary degree from the University of Teesside. In a ceremony held at Middlesbrough Town Hall, Geraldine received her award, a Doctor of Laws, from...
Bradford muslim charities have their say - charity regulator launches talks with muslim charities in bradford
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Charity Commission News - national
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At a seminar next week, Bradford-based Muslim charities will meet with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. The discussion group aims to help the watchdog develop a better understanding of the context in...
Charity commission seeks ideas to make life simpler for charities
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Charity Commission News - national
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The Charity Commission today launched a key step in its 'simplification' programme to reduce the burden of unnecessary rules and regulations on charities by asking charities to send in their suggestions for change...
Charity commission warns against high-tech hackers
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Charity Commission News - national
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Charities need to be on their guard against internet fraud, the Charity Commission warned today. Criminal hackers have broken through the online security systems of a Christian charity and stolen personal details...
Joined up working for community interest companies and charity commission - memorandum of understanding signed today
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Charity Commission News - national
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A new way of working was agreed and signed today between the Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, and the Regulator of Community Interest Companies (CIC Regulator). CICS are an entirely...
Make a new year's resolution - for charity
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Charity Commission News - national
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As the year reaches its close the Charity Commission, the charity regulator for England and Wales, asks people to think about supporting charity as part of their New Year's resolutions. With a series of natural...
Geraldine peacock to move on to new challenges
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Charity Commission News - national
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Geraldine Peacock today announced her intention to move on from her role as Chief Charity Commissioner and the Commission's first Chair-designate in early summer.
Charity commission to hold public services delivery conference for charities
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Charity Commission News - national
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The Commission today announced it will hold a one-day conference on 21 March for charities to share experiences, solutions and explore the particular needs of charities delivering public services.
Hindu charities in leicester have their say
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Charity Commission News - national
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- Corrected copy - Charity regulator launches talks with Hindu charities in Leicester
See what top charities do with your donations - at a glance
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Charity Commission News - national
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The British public's interest in charities is at an all time high and the impact of their donations is significant. Yet in the past it's been difficult to get a quick and easy picture of what difference charities...
New sir online database launched
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Charity Commission News - national
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The Charity Commission today launched its new look on-line access for Summary Information Returns (SIRs), making them quicker and easier to access.
Open all hours
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Charity Commission News - national
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Charity regulator launches new guidance for schools looking to provide pre-school facilities.
Forget 'charity certificates' - use the web
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Charity Commission News - national
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As the end of the financial year approaches, the Charity Commission is today asking financial specialists to stop requesting certificates proving their clients are registered charities in order to continue to claim...
Charity commission seeks head of corporate affairs
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Charity Commission News - national
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The Charity Commission has reviewed its public affairs role and created the new post of Head of Corporate Affairs to drive the delivery of its public affairs and external communications strategy.
Voluntary sector and the media - informing and enhancing public participation
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Charity Commission News - national
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Follow-up conference builds on new ideas for encouraging citizenship and public participation through broadcasting
Leading charities set poor example
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Charity Commission News - national
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Over one in ten of top charities fail to file accounts on time
One-stop charity commission shop
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Charity Commission News - national
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Today the first calls will be made to Charity Commission Direct - the charity regulator's co-ordinated one-stop shop for charity enquiries. This service, based in Liverpool, is the culmination of the change of focus...
Charities fail to hear user complaints warns charity regulator
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Charity Commission News - national
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Just over two thirds of charities don't have complaints procedures in place, new Charity Commission research revealed today. This gap leaves many charities with no formal way to discover whether users are unhappy...
Faith in charity - charity regulator launches talks with faith charities in cardiff
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Charity Commission News - national
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At a seminar in Cardiff tomorrow, the Charity Commission joins forces with faith-based charities to discuss charity effectiveness in minority faith communities. The event will bring together leaders from Muslim, ...
Effectiveness in the charity sector
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Charity Commission News - national
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Could collaborative working be the way forward?
Acevo becomes established as a charity
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Charity Commission News - national
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The Charity Commission today registered the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (acevo) as a charity with the objective of working to promote the third sector for the benefit of the public...
Sorp made simpler: new guide for grant-making charities
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Charity Commission News - national
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New guidance provides specialist advice for grant-making charities and clarifies SORP uncertainties