Category Archives: Charities

An appealing invitation

Posted on February 1, 2016 by ianchisnall

This morning broadcasters have invited Bernard Jenkin MP to speak about the failing of a high profile charity and what wisdom he and other backbench MPs can bring to bear on what happened. One of his comments on Radio 4 was … Continue reading →

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Food that is not being wasted

Posted on January 19, 2016 by ianchisnall

In the mid 1990’s I was involved in a discussion with the Manager of a local Supermarket. David Moore who now works for Spar gave me a tour of the store he managed and proudly showed off the state of … Continue reading →

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An important advocate

Posted on December 20, 2015 by ianchisnall

On numerous occasions over the last few years I have noticed that MPs when speaking about charities have betrayed a great degree of ignorance. It is always fantastic when the opportunity arises to write about MPs who indicate a real … Continue reading →

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The problem with leadership

Posted on December 18, 2015 by ianchisnall

In the same week that Douglas Carswell has been filmed and interviewing calling for a change at the helm of UKIP, the Charity Commission has published a paper arguing that organisations (Charities in their case) must avoid allowing a dominant … Continue reading →

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We need a truly responsive Government

Posted on December 9, 2015 by ianchisnall

Its not the first time that David Cameron has visited an area of the UK following devastating flooding and made promises over speed and impact of the help that would be provided to residents. Sadly the failure to deliver previously on … Continue reading →

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A statement fit for Katy

Posted on November 28, 2015 by ianchisnall

This weeks Autumn Statement appears to have surprised a number of commentators for its appearance as being a ‘popular’ one that protects areas which were otherwise considered as under threat. Had we been approaching a General Election, such a statement … Continue reading →

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Championing our educators

Posted on November 6, 2015 by ianchisnall

In the debate about the doubling of free childcare for 3 and 4 year olds, a promise made by the Government at the last General Election, it is easy to focus on those who made the promise, particularly as it transpires … Continue reading →

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Kids Company and glitter

Posted on November 3, 2015 by ianchisnall

There are many lessons to be learnt and questions to be asked following the collapse of Kids Company. Some of these must be laid at the door of the charity and most importantly all seven of the Trustees. No one can … Continue reading →

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The Lords bite back

Posted on October 17, 2015 by ianchisnall

It is easy to assume that the House of Lords is a bit of a toothless body when it comes to dealing with the business of Government. They can delay legislation and often amend it but are rarely in a … Continue reading →

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A man who has missed the point

Posted on October 11, 2015 by ianchisnall

At the recent Conservative Party Conference, the Institute of Economic Affairs, a rightwing pressure group hosted numerous fringe meetings within the steel cordon that keeps unwelcome visitors at bay. One of these meetings was on the theme of whether the state … Continue reading →

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