Report: Hospice UK - Impact of cost pressures

In April 2019 Hospice UK conducted a UK wide survey of it's members to assess the national picture financially for hospices.  It revealed more than a third of hospices have cancelled or postponed plans to introduce or expand new services; two-thirds are drawing on their reserves and over a third taking steps to reduce back office costs. 

Hospice UK, 2019.  Impact of cost pressures on UK Hospices.  Hospice UK.

A full response on the survey can be found here including a copy of the survey data.

Report: Charity Risk Barometer: risk and reward in an uncertain world

From the Third Sector, a report on a panel of leading figures in the charity sector who met to discuss the challenges that charities currently face, and to openly discuss, share and learn from each other.  Insights from this panel shaped a survey which was then sent on to 200 senior leaders in the sector.  The report presents the survey findings and explores some of the immediate and emerging risks facing the sector as well as potential solutions.

Third Sector Insight, June 2019.  Charity Risk Barometer.  Contact the library for a copy

Guide: The 20 minute guide to being a Hospice Trustee

Updated guide from Hospice UK., primarily aimed at new trustees but those with experience of the trustee role may still find it useful.  It provides answers to the most frequently asked questions, looks at the governance role of hospice boards, describes roles and responsibilities and suggests how to make the experience worthwhile to both a trustee and hospice.

Contact the library for a copy

Article: How are charities responding to the apprenticeship levy?

The apprenticeship levy was generally unpopular within the charity sector when it was introduced in April 2017.  This article reviews how the levy is changing the way many charities and recruiting and developing their workforce.

Charity Finance Magazine, May 2019.  Contact the library@each.org.uk for a copy.

Guidance: Trustee charity finance competency

This survey carried out in October 2018 looked at the confidence and competence of charity trustees with regard to financial competency and commitment.  It followed a previous survey carried out in 2017.  The findings showed there had been a marginal improvement in the financial skills and knowledge of trustees with 61% stating they were able to fulfil their financial responsibilities "well" or "very well".   The survey makes a number of recommendations including training and assessment to support this role of trustees and highlights key resources.

Charity Finance Group. 2019.  Available to download

Guidance: Guiding the Development of the Charities SORP: Report & Recommendations

The Charities SORP sets out financial reporting requirements that apply to most charities preparing accounts. This review assesses how the future development of the Charities SORP is governed.  Published 6/06/2019.

Read a summary of the recommendations or access the full report here

Guidance: Economic outlook briefing

From the Charity Financial Leadership Group, published in September 2018 a report examining how charities' assets are performing and who advises them.  A useful source of information if looking to benchmark investment performance against other charities.

Only available to EACH staff.  Contact the library for a copy.

Guidance: A new approach to supporting community healthcare funding testing and guidance

Published by NHS England and NHS Improvement, the document sets out the process for testing the new draft currencies developed as part of the Community Currency Development Project.   It includes information on children with complex needs/disabilities, and those who will be transitioning to adult services.  May 2019.

Available to download

Article: How to check your GDPR compliance

One year on from the launch of the EU GDPR, this article dispels some of the lingering myths.  May 2019.

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Article: Leadership needs to come at all levels to make a great workforce

An article describing how two Senior Managers at large NHS Trusts in London discuss have empowered their staff to improve performance.

Pearce, L. 2019. Leadership needs to come at all levels to make a great workforce.  Nursing Standard, 34 (6) p 55 - 58.  
Contact the library for a copy.

Article: The balancing act of flexible working

A review of what a number of NHS Trusts have done regarding role design and job flexibility to help the NHS recruit and retain staff.

Moore, A. 2019.  The balancing act of flexible working.  Nursing Standard, 34 (6) p 26 - 29.
Contact the library for a copy.