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Charity Commission News 28 - November 2008

• 1 - Introduction
• 2 - Contents list
• 3 - Contact details

Section 1 - Good governance in difficult times

• 4 - Introduction by Dame Suzi Leather

Section 2 - Our strategy in action

• 5 - Looking ahead to public benefit reporting
• 6 - Next steps
• 7 - Public trust in charities on the up
• 8 - New Register goes live
• 9 - Removing defunct charities from the Register
• 10 - Under scrutiny - getting accounts sign-off right
• 11 - Countdown to the CIO
• 12 - Clarity for charity complaints
• 13 - The damage disputes can do

Section 3 - Taking stock in difficult times

• 14 - Taking stock in difficult times
• 15 - Financial Services Compensation Scheme
• 16 - Can charities apply for compensation under the scheme?
• 17 - Could a trustee be personally liable for any loss of funds?
• 18 - Review your risks
• 19 - The reality of reserves
• 20 - Maximising fundraising success
• 21 - The scope for doing deals

Section 4 - Good governance in action

• 22 - Good governance in action
• 23 - Protecting personal data
• 24 - Staying on the rails
• 25 - Volunteers - a long-term resource
• 26 - The cost of conflicts of interest
• 27 - New guidance to help arts charities avoid conflicts of interest
• 28 - Save your charity money...avoid tax penalties
• 29 - Questions, questions...

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