Category Archives: Charities

Lets make things better!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by ianchisnall

As I wrote in the weekend edition of The Argus, I recently read the news that the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Partnership NHS Trust have signed up to a Charter pledging to improve access to health services for deaf, hard of hearing … Continue reading →

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Southern Powerhouse?

Posted on February 27, 2016 by ianchisnall

Once again as I glanced over social media this morning, the questions about the Northern Powerhouse (or in the case of this image – devolution for the West Midlands) and its viability are being debated. There are major challenges for … Continue reading →

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The Government needs a complete doctrine

Posted on February 26, 2016 by ianchisnall

Earlier this month, Matthew Hancock MP and Minister at the Cabinet Office announced that he plans to introduce a clause into all funding arrangements for charities which will prevent the charities from using funds they receive to lobby the Government. I wrote … Continue reading →

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Colin, your help is needed

Posted on February 17, 2016 by ianchisnall

This morning one of the news items on my radio is the report that nurseries and preschools are struggling to deliver the existing 15 hours a week of free education that 3-4 year olds are eligible for. It is significant … Continue reading →

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Time to Act

Posted on February 16, 2016 by ianchisnall

In August 2015 The Department for Education (DfE) appointed a mental health champion for Schools who is now calling on the  government to ensure there is a counsellor in every school. Natasha Devon has said that the move could benefit young people … Continue reading →

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An important investment

Posted on February 14, 2016 by ianchisnall

The news this mornings that Nicky Morgan is looking to the USA for a new head of OFSTED will ensure that for the next few days the papers will be full of issues related to education. Unfortunately one of the crucial parts … Continue reading →

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The Challenge we all face

Posted on February 13, 2016 by ianchisnall

I have lived in Brighton since the late 1970s and the town and now city has always attracted men and occasionally women to find refuge on our beach or streets. This is not a challenge limited to Brighton & Hove, … Continue reading →

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The way back into the maze?

Posted on February 12, 2016 by ianchisnall

Dear Michael Buerk, I regularly listen to the moral maze and usually find it a program that irritates and soothes in different proportions as you consider difficult issues and allow your panelists to test hypothesis and use their opinions to … Continue reading →

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Government as others see it

Posted on February 11, 2016 by ianchisnall

Last night on the Moral Maze (BBC Radio 4), the panel debated a subject which I am particularly interested in, that of the current relationship between the media and the Government with Charities. The views expressed were fascinating and could no … Continue reading →

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We need principles, not prejudice

Posted on February 7, 2016 by ianchisnall

The Government has just announced a change they will introduce in May 2017 to reduce pressure on hard working MPs and Ministers. These new arrangements were announced by Matthew Hancock, Minister in the Cabinet Office. They will change the terms of all Central Government grants so … Continue reading →

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