Tag Archives: William Shawcross

Be seen and not heard

Posted on March 3, 2016 by ianchisnall

Its disturbing how ill prepared the Politicians who ostensibly run our nation are for the real world around them. They have got used to bullying and controlling the public sector to do as they are told and stay quiet until … Continue reading →

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William makes it up

Posted on September 23, 2015 by ianchisnall

The news this morning of the Etherington review of charity fundraising is a disturbing reminder that the charitable sector needs to ensure it has clean hands and it can demonstrate them. This review is into the fundraising activities of around 30-50 of some of the largest … Continue reading →

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Charity Commission is spinning

Posted on July 1, 2015 by ianchisnall

Last week the Charity Commission issued a press release which stated “The public and charities overwhelmingly support new powers for the Charity Commission to regulate charities, new independent research published today shows. As new legislation to strengthen the regulator’s powers … Continue reading →

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Who moved the goal posts?

Posted on February 16, 2015 by ianchisnall

Charities are an ancient form of organisational governance, that were formed long before the modern form of Government in which all of us are entitled to vote, and the predate the welfare state by several centuries. Some of us have … Continue reading →

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They who host the website, control the content!

Posted on September 14, 2014 by ianchisnall

In a nation full of enormous inequalities, the decision by the Government to subsume the website for the Charity Commission into GOV.UK is hardly a significant act. There will be no fewer people queuing at food banks, no more homeless … Continue reading →

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How not to run a charity

Posted on September 2, 2013 by ianchisnall

The charitable sector is generally held in high regard by the population at large, but it is not perfect and there are some examples of charities and their Trustees acting in a manner that is in conflict with all reasonable … Continue reading →

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Dear Martha and Eddie

Posted on August 6, 2013 by ianchisnall

I am writing to you in your respective roles as presenter of #WATO and PM. Since 6am the front page of todays Telegraph has been promoted by BBC Radio4 news as though it was a factual piece of writing that has been … Continue reading →

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Don’t believe everything …..

Posted on August 6, 2013 by ianchisnall

With most Ministers, MPs and journalists on holiday, as the Today programme pointed out this morning the journalists still at their desks have to work harder for their stories. This must make it tempting to carry a piece that is provided by an MP wanting to get their … Continue reading →

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A selection we could have confidence in

Posted on May 25, 2013 by ianchisnall

The Charity Commission are working under huge pressure (as is the case with many Government agencies) to make significant changes to their operations with a severely diminished budget. They are being stripped of many of their traditional roles with the … 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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