Author Archives: Karina Russell

About Karina Russell

Karina Russell was NCVO’s policy officer. She covered issues around public services, improving commissioning and procurement practice and advancing the social value agenda.

Protecting the sector’s freedom for information

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Karina Russell

Our response to the Independent Commission on Freedom of Information, analysing the possible changes they could make to the Freedom of Information Act Continue reading →

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What’s next for the Freedom of Information Act?

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Karina Russell

Likely changes to the Freedom of Information Act and how you can feed your views into the call for evidence Continue reading →

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The future of welfare to work

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Karina Russell

How the voluntary sector can help improve the welfare to work programme by reaching those with the most complex needs Continue reading →

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Do you want the threshold for charity audits to be raised?

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Karina Russell

The Cabinet Office is consulting on proposals to change the threshold for audits to £1m income per year or £500,000 for charities with large assets. Continue reading →

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Will less regulation mean more money for society lotteries?

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Karina Russell

NCVO will be responding to the Culture and Media and Sport Select Committee’s inquiry into society lotteries – we need your experiences and views. Continue reading →

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