Category Archives: Charities

Ring out, wild bells

Posted on December 27, 2012 by ianchisnall

Just over 160 years ago Tennyson published a poem which has become something of a staple for many at this time of year. Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, … Continue reading →

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The Cheese Man Cometh

Posted on December 24, 2012 by ianchisnall

On 9th December Eric Pickles was Kirsty Young’s castaway on  Desert Island Discs. During the programme Eric expressed how proud he is of his experience in local government as well as working in his families grocers shop. He  served as a Councillor in Bradford … Continue reading →

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Who will protect our assets?

Posted on December 9, 2012 by ianchisnall

Ten days ago, William Shawcross the new Chairman of the Charity Commission spoke at a conference organised by ACEVO, one of the national organisations that supports charities and voluntary sector organisations. I wrote about his speech here, raising my concerns … Continue reading →

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What a William

Posted on December 4, 2012 by ianchisnall

William Shawcross, the new Chairman of the Charity Commission took up his two-day a week, £50,000 per year post in October replacing Dame Suzi Leather who had served in the role since 2006. He made his first public speech at the ACEVO annual conference on 29th … Continue reading →

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Answers for The Penny Drops

Posted on November 5, 2012 by ianchisnall

This morning I was sent the following question in 2 tweets by a Labour tweeter, Caroline Penn: @Ian4PCC Im considering my 2nd preference. Can you just answer the following questions? 1. As a church man, do you believe in women bishops? 2. Do … Continue reading →

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The Background to FareShare

Posted on June 19, 2012 by ianchisnall

In a break from my usual blogs, this is in an attempt to help illuminate a conversation that began this evening on twitter. Forgive me for beginning with some history which explains why I am such a know it all. … Continue reading →

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