Tag Archives: Sussex Fareshare

At least one MP who raises concerns for the whole of Sussex

Posted on December 5, 2020 by ianchisnall

Many of the people who live or work in Sussex are aware of its shape and some of the elements of its history. However when it comes to MPs they are all faced with a challenge. One option which is … Continue reading →

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We need changes within the Government and well beyond it

Posted on October 26, 2020 by ianchisnall

At the end of last week one of the themes that was debated and voted on in the House of Commons was handled very badly by most Sussex MPs. We clearly need some changes to our democracy if we are … Continue reading →

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MPs need to understand how we all benefit from charities

Posted on September 24, 2020 by ianchisnall

On Tuesday in the House of Commons there was a discussion by MPs under the theme of Topical Questions – Justice and the person who was being approached by MPs was Robert Buckland who is the Lord Chancellor and Secretary … Continue reading →

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Hi Deborah, please arrange to visit FareShare Sussex

Posted on June 6, 2020 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday in the House of Lords, Thomas Pendry who used to be the Labour MP for Stalybridge and Hyde asked the Government “what assessment they have made of the increased demand for emergency food parcels from low-income families; and … Continue reading →

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It is encouraging to hear Victoria Prentis MP promoting Fareshare

Posted on April 24, 2020 by ianchisnall

Although it is some time since I was personally involved in FareShare Sussex I am proud that the scheme which I helped set up in Brighton and Hove, now serves a huge number of charities throughout Sussex and into Surrey. … Continue reading →

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A rather unclear tweet from the Charity Commission

Posted on January 16, 2020 by ianchisnall

It seems strange to make an argument that charities need to serve all parts of the public. Of course if what Baroness Stowell of Beeston, the Chair means is that the provision of education to vulnerable people will assist our … Continue reading →

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Waste to Wealth demands integrity

Posted on November 26, 2018 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday Prince Charles as founder and patron of Business in the Community (BITC) convened the “Waste to Wealth Summit” at the Veolia Southwark facility for businesses to attend. Another speaker was Michael Gove and the event was even profiled … Continue reading →

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Big can sometimes be beautiful too

Posted on March 31, 2017 by ianchisnall

One of the books that I have in my bookstore is Small is Beautiful by EF Schumacher. When I first read it I was challenged by the idea of how food miles and mass manufacture are bad for our economy. … Continue reading →

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