The Government's Big Society initiative must target poorer communities and young and ethnic minority people, working in genuine partnership with the voluntary sector, if it is to succeed.  So finds the first ever independent audit of David Cameron's  flagship programme.

The Audit finds a 'Big Society gap' between different groups against key indicators.

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It's not too late to have your say on the Draft Strategy for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Wiltshire - The consultation period ends on Friday 11th May!

View on the online consultation here.

The Institute of Fundraising has published a guide to managing fundraisers, covering recruiting, developing and retaining them. 

It follows feedback from members that the fundraising function is often misunderstood at organisational, and the guide is aimed at both managers and individual fundraisers to help implement best practice.

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Scope is researching the barriers to volunteering for disabled people, as a follow up to research in 2006.  They would like to hear from volunteer-involving organisations about their experience of involving disabled volunteers, and will share the research findings.  Click here to take part before the 18th May.