Report: Peering over the precipice: a toolkit for hospices to survive and thrive

Published at the end of 2017, the toolkit has been designed to give hospice boards and directors the means to diagnose future risks, to make robust plans and to support any changes that need to be made to ensure the sustainability of their service.  It includes case studies, and a range of materials that can be used in board meetings, senior team meetings or away days.

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Book: Managing Transitions: making the most of change

An updated, 2017 4th edition  Managing Transitions: making the most of change is the best selling guide to dealing with the human side of organisational change.  Directed at managers of all levels, it provides step by step strategies for minimizing disruptions, navigating uncertain times and bringing staff through these changes.

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News: Charities warn that NHS pay award could hit charities hard

From the Hospice UK web site, a piece discussing the impact of the NHS pay award for hospices
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Article: How 'fundraising friendly' is your hospice?

Written by the ex Chief Executive of Shooting Star Chase Hospice, who now runs a consultancy firm providing advice to the voluntary sector, the article asks hospices 10 key questions about their fundraising/income generation.  Some relate to structure or strategy at the hospice, others to culture.   An explanation of the benefits to the 10 areas identified are given.

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Guidance: Apprenticeship Levy Guide

Produced by the Charity Finance Group, and Grant Thornton, the guidance provides a good overview of the Apprenticeship Levy.  It includes how it works, paying the levy, some commonly held myths, using the levy, making apprenticeships work for your organisation and how to deliver high quality apprenticeships.

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Book: The Charity Trustee's Handbook

Written for either a new trustee, or one who has been in the role for a while, this new edition provides practical advice that takes account of legislation in the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016, and the 2017 Charities Governance Code.  Chapters include understanding your organisation, understanding your staff and volunteers, and understanding your finances.  It includes a series of check lists to help a trustee develop their understanding of key issues.

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Report: Charity Financials: Top 100 Fundraisers Spotlight - Annual Report

This short annual report published May 2018 looks at the financial trends of the top 100 fundraising charities in 2016/17, focusing on income growth, fundraising income, statutory income, charity costs, and the outlook for the next year. 

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Report: Commissioner perspectives on working with voluntary, community and social enterprise sector

Published February 2017 by the Kings Fund, the research was commissioned by the Department of Health to explore how and why clinical commissioning groups chose to engage with the voluntary sector.  It presents the findings on the factors that underpin the adoption of different approaches and discusses how commissioners' perceptions of their own strategic role, and their views on what role the voluntary sector plays in the local area.

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Guidance: Finding new trustees: what charities need to know

New updated guidance from the Charity Commission, published in May 2018, it covers the key areas involved with recruiting and appointing new trustees.  It provides a general introduction and overview, highlighting areas where you may need further advice. 

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