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	<title>VoluntaryNews</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:23:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rainwater charges lead to Scout lobby of parliament</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/07/rainwater-charges-lead-to-scout-lobby-of-parliament/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:23:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scout Association organises first ever day of action at the Houses of Parliament over 'rain tax'.]]></description>
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		<title>Learn about charity accounting online</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/07/learn-about-charity-accounting-online/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/07/learn-about-charity-accounting-online/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:21:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New online charity accounting toolkit is available from CIPFA designed with the smaller voluntary and community organisation in mind.]]></description>
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		<title>Legal eagles update</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/07/legal-eagles-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/07/legal-eagles-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:20:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Charity and Social Enterprise Law Update contains a variety of articles on such topics as execution of contracts and legacies.]]></description>
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		<title>Help to install renewable energy technologies</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/07/help-to-install-renewable-energy-technologies/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/07/help-to-install-renewable-energy-technologies/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:18:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Community, Rural]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Community-based organisations are being invited to apply for funding to install renewable energy technologies.]]></description>
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		<title>Arts manifesto launched</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/07/arts-manifesto-launched/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/07/arts-manifesto-launched/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:17:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Culture, Education, Leisure]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The National Campaign for the Arts has launched its Arts Manifesto.]]></description>
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		<title>Call for debate on volunteer brokerage code</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/07/call-for-debate-on-volunteer-brokerage-code/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/07/call-for-debate-on-volunteer-brokerage-code/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:16:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Personnel and Volunteers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Conservation charity BTCV has called for a debate on an industry standard for volunteer brokerage.]]></description>
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		<title>Sector needs to get better at justifying public money</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/07/sector-needs-to-get-better-at-justifying-public-money/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/07/sector-needs-to-get-better-at-justifying-public-money/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:15:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Funding]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Senior figure from the Audit Commission warns that the MP expenses scandal means third sector having to work harder to prove value for money.]]></description>
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		<title>National Audit Office announces &#8216;intelligent monitoring&#8217; guidance</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/07/national-audit-office-announces-intelligent-monitoring-guidance/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/07/national-audit-office-announces-intelligent-monitoring-guidance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Wider News]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Management and Admin]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Sector Policy and Research]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[NAO practical guidance helps Government reduce red tape for third sector]]></description>
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		<title>Expert group on reporting of management expenses</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/expert-group-on-reporting-of-management-expenses/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/expert-group-on-reporting-of-management-expenses/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:38:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Management and Admin]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[NCVO and the Charity Finance Directors' Group have set up an independent expert group on trustee and senior management expenses.]]></description>
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		<title>Proposals on community radio from Digital Britain report</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/proposals-on-community-radio-from-digital-britain-report/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/proposals-on-community-radio-from-digital-britain-report/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:37:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Community, Rural]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Frontline Society]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Marketing and Media]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Consultation on three proposals around community radio.]]></description>
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		<title>Options in collaboration tools</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/options-in-collaboration-tools/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/options-in-collaboration-tools/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:36:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[IT, Online]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Nonprofit software review site looks at collaboration tools.]]></description>
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		<title>Five ways to be a better boss</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/five-ways-to-be-a-better-boss/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/five-ways-to-be-a-better-boss/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:34:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Management and Admin]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A brief "five-a-day management fundamentals" on how to be a better boss.]]></description>
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		<title>Register will show charities subject to inquiry</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/register-will-show-charities-subject-to-inquiry/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/register-will-show-charities-subject-to-inquiry/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:33:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Legal and Regulatory]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[More information on online official Register of charities will make it clearer where a charity has been the subject of an inquiry or regulatory case report.]]></description>
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		<title>Commission encourages trustees to ask hard questions</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/commission-encourages-trustees-to-ask-hard-questions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/commission-encourages-trustees-to-ask-hard-questions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:32:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Management and Admin]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A 'Big Board Talk' initiative from the Charity Commission encourages charity trustees to ask themselves serious questions about how well placed they are to cope during the recession.]]></description>
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		<title>Public benefit reporting guide for arts charities</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/public-benefit-reporting-guide-for-arts-charities/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/public-benefit-reporting-guide-for-arts-charities/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:31:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Culture, Education, Leisure]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Legal and Regulatory]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Arts organisations get the latest practical example/guidance from the Charity Commission on annual reports and the new requirement to report on public benefit.]]></description>
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		<title>Sector meets Scottish and NI politicians</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/sector-meets-scottish-and-ni-politicians/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/sector-meets-scottish-and-ni-politicians/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:50:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Scotland]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The devolved governments have been inviting third sector organisations to meetings to discuss weathering the economic storm and other issues.]]></description>
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		<title>Key government committee on improving sector delivery of public services</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/key-government-committee-on-improving-sector-delivery-of-public-services/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/key-government-committee-on-improving-sector-delivery-of-public-services/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:49:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Funding]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Sector Policy and Research]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Office of the Third Sector to lead senior government committee to further the third sector's involvement in the delivery of public services.]]></description>
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		<title>Video and digital action</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/video-and-digital-action/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/video-and-digital-action/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:47:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Marketing and Media]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Participatory Video: its about community organizing, communication, and development. And two digital campaigning resources.]]></description>
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		<title>Even more important to demonstrate effectiveness</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/even-more-important-to-demonstrate-effectiveness/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/even-more-important-to-demonstrate-effectiveness/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:45:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Management and Admin]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Recession Support's overview of tools to assess, and demonstrate, effectiveness.]]></description>
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		<title>Getting it right with a change in leadership</title>
		<link>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/getting-it-right-with-a-change-in-leadership/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voluntarynews.org.uk/wp/2009/06/getting-it-right-with-a-change-in-leadership/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:44:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Management and Admin]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[American advice on 'Seven Essentials for a Successful Executive Transition', or change of chief executive.]]></description>
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