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UK Bank Bonuses to Charity?

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 20th January 2011 -  The UK’s peak volunteer organisation says bankers should give their bonuses to charity. The Chief Executive of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO),…

Relief Measures Setup As Victorian Flood Crisis Worsens

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th January 2011 -  As Victoria’s flood crisis continues to worsen, Premier Ted Baillieu has launched a $5 million fund to assist in the clean up. So far 51 Victorian towns have been affected…

Major Research into Causes of Homelessness

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th January 2011 -  The Federal Government has launched a $5 million research project to better understand why people become homeless in Australia. Billed as the most comprehensive research undertaken…

Beware Charity Flood Scams: ACCC

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th January 2011 -  As Australian’s open their wallets to donate to the QLD floods appeals, the consumer watchdog, the ACCC has warned people to be wary of charity scams. The ACCC website SCAMwatch…

Record Breaking Army of QLD Volunteers

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th January 2011 -  More than 62,000 volunteers have now registered with Volunteering Queensland – a record breaking army of volunteers wanting to help during a natural disaster in Australia. Volunteering…

Fears Grow for Queensland’s Homeless

Staff Reporter, Friday, 14th January 2011 -  As fears grow that some flood victims may never be found, homelessness support organisation, StreetSmart is calling for donations to help homeless people in flood effected…

Volunteers Step Up to Help Flood Ravaged Queensland

Staff Reporter, Friday, 14th January 2011 -  Volunteering Queensland has doubled its call centre capacity to cope with the number of calls from people wanting to help out in the wake of the Queensland floods. Flickr Image: 

UK Report Highlights Limitations of SROI

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 13th January 2011 -  A report from the UK’s Third Sector Research Centre has raised concerns about the danger of funders using SROI (social return on investment) as a way of choosing between Not…

Grants Available for Victorian NFPs

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 13th January 2011 -  Not for Profit organisations working around Melbourne are invited to apply to the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation for a 2011 grant. To be eligible, organisations must…
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