Author Archives: Elizabeth Chamberlain

Elizabeth Chamberlain

About Elizabeth Chamberlain

Elizabeth is head of policy and public services at NCVO. She has been part of the policy team since 2008, as the expert on charity law and regulation. Her policy interests also include charity campaigning, the sector’s independence, transparency, and accountability.

Public Policy round-up: May 2017

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Elizabeth Chamberlain

An overview of some of the key policy and regulatory changes in the charity sector that have happened this month Continue reading →

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The Almanac 2017 findings – what do they mean for you?

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Elizabeth Chamberlain

This blog considers the implications for charities of the key facts and stats abouit the charity sector from NCVO 2017 Civil Society Almanac Continue reading →

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Policy Round Up: April 2017

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Elizabeth Chamberlain

A summary of the key policy and regulatory developments affecting charities in April 2017 Continue reading →

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The General Election and campaigning – what you need to know

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Elizabeth Chamberlain

Advice from Elizabeth Chamberlain on how to keep your charity campaigning on the right side of the law in the run up to 8 June. Continue reading →

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What the ICO guidance on GDPR says, and what we think about it

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Elizabeth Chamberlain

This blog summarises the key issues of consent under the GDPR and NCVO's view of the ICO's draft guidance Continue reading →

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The Lords’ Committee, charity regulation and charging

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Elizabeth Chamberlain

What the Lords' Select Committee on Charities has said about charity regulation, the Charity Commission, and its plans to introduce charging Continue reading →

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Policy Round-up: March 2017

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Elizabeth Chamberlain

This blog provides an overview of some of the key policy and legal developments affecting charities in March 2017. Continue reading →

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Policy round-up: February 2017

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Elizabeth Chamberlain

Fundraising regulation, new gender pay, review of the Social Value Act, Brexit, Spring Budget and more Continue reading →

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The Road Ahead: What will 2017 mean for charities?

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Elizabeth Chamberlain

A taster of NCVO's Road Ahead 2017 report, which looks at the key drivers shaping the future of the voluntary sector by carrying out a PEST analysis. Continue reading →

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Policy Round-Up: January 2017

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Elizabeth Chamberlain

Some of the key policy and regulatory developments affecting charities and the voluntary sector this month Continue reading →

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