Author Archives: Sam Mercadante

About Sam Mercadante

Sam Mercadante is our policy and insights manager working primarily on funding and finance policy.

The Procurement Bill: what does it mean for charities?

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Sam Mercadante

On 11 May 2022, the government published the procurement bill which aims to improve regulation of public procurement. We explore what this means for charities. Continue reading →

Posted in Charity, Governance, Policy, Politics and civil society, Research |

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund: What needs to happen next

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Sam Mercadante

NCVO is calling on the government to take steps to ensure the UK Shared Prosperity Fund is delivered effectively, to support levelling up.   Continue reading →

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Autumn Budget and Comprehensive Spending Review 2021

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Sam Mercadante

The Autumn Statement sets out the government’s short-term plans, while the Spending Review gives a multi-year view of policies and associated spending. Continue reading →

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