Author Archives: Karl Wilding
Small change, big difference: Will getting rid of 1p and 2p coins hurt charities?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday announced a consultation on whether or not we should scrap 1p and 2p coins. In this blog we discuss the impact it could have for charities Continue reading
What should the government’s new civil society strategy look like?
In this blog post, Karl Wilding discusses government's new civil society strategy, and what questions it might need to answer. Continue reading
Oxfam and Haiti: Next steps for charities (part III)
Continuing the series of posts reflecting on ongoing developments, and the implications for the sector, in the weeks since the first reports about Oxfam's work in Haiti Continue reading
Oxfam and Haiti: Next steps for charities (part II)
A further post reflecting on developments in the week since the Times first reported on Oxfam's work in Haiti Continue reading
Oxfam and Haiti: Next steps for charities
At NCVO, we believe that the world is changed for good by charities. We also recognise that doing good is, on its own, not enough. How we deliver our work is just as important. In light of the coverage of Oxfam in recent days, we have begun to reflect on the implications and next steps for charities more generally. Continue reading
Look around you: charity is changing
Analysis of recent articles on the future direction of the charity sector. Continue reading
The Presidents Club scandal: what should charities be thinking about now?
The whole voluntary sector has been appalled by last week’s revelations from the Financial Times’ investigation into the Presidents Club Charitable Trust’s Annual Fundraising Dinner. But we know dealing with some of these issues can be complicated, so we wanted to offer some pointers to help with any questions which might arise. Continue reading
Getting involved: more of the people, more of the time?
How to help small charities make a bigger difference
As Small Charity Week gets underway, Karl discusses the ways small charities make a difference and how to help them. Continue reading
Volunteers’ Week 2017: making a difference
As we start Volunteers' Week 2017, Karl Wilding, NCVO's director of public policy and volunteering, celebrates the difference volunteers make to society. Continue reading
