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One of the Aims of the Small Charities Coalition is to:
‘Provide a forum for small charities to get their voices heard within the media, the government, regulators and those that can influence the issues that affect them’
We intend to facilitate this in the following ways:
Seeking views of small charities about changes that will impact on them through surveys and polls – then relaying these views to those that can influence change.
By facilitating opportunities for small charities to meet, for example, MPs and senior civil servants or regulators face to face express their views.
Contribute to research that will enable a better understanding of small charities and the contribution they make to society
The principles that guide our work in this area:
Selective: we will prioritise the issues that have a direct impact on small charities and those where there is the potential to achieve practical benefits
Reactive and proactive: we will not only respond to requests for input but we will also actively seek to set the agenda on issues of most importance
Inclusive of our members: we will regularly seek input from members on general and specific issues
Flexible and allow for emerging issues: we are mindful that the external environment in which we operate is constantly changing so we will try to respond to emerging issues of importance
Collaborative: we will work with other organisations to share the work and maximise influence and impact as much as possible.
Robust: we will endeavour to ensure that our work is evidence-based
Current work:
Localism Act
Current work at the Small Charities Coalition has been asking our members and finding out exactly what impact the Localism Act had on local councils and community organizations. A number of our members got in touch with us to express their views and consequently we have been able to produce an article for Govtoday on the topic. To read the article click here.
2006 Charities Act review
Currently at the Small Charities Coalition we have also been looking into the impact that the 2006 Charities Act is having on small charities. Having been asked our opinion on what the 2006 Charities act means for small charities for the review scheduled this summer, we are therefore very keen to seek your views and opinions. Accordingly we have via our e-bulletin sent out a questionnaire and as of the moment are organizing an event to be set in London to provide small charities a chance to voice their opinions on the act. For further information on the 2006 Charities Act click here.
If you have any views, comments or queries on the 2006 Charities Act or the Localism Act please email cath.lee@smallcharities.org.uk
