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Charity payments ''are being transformed'' Feb 22, 2012

Charity payments are being transformed

The way those in charity jobs are being rewarded for their success has been evolving over the last few years, with changes to the funding model made by the government.

Previously, voluntary organisations will have been rewarded by central government for the services they provide, but this is no longer the case, reports the Guardian.

Instead, the commissioning process is changing to one in which charities are going to be paid on the e...

Strike action called off by charity jobs staff Feb 21, 2012

Strike action called off by charity jobs staff

Charity jobs staff have called off strike action that was planned for later in the month.

Members of staff at London-based addiction organisation Lifeline have decided not to walk out on their roles on Thursday (February 23rd) and February 29th, reports Third Sector.

They had planned to strike over announced changes to services at the body, but called the action off after the charity agreed to officially recognise the trade union Uni...

CIPD survey reveals uncertainty over voluntary sector pay Feb 21, 2012

CIPD survey reveals uncertainty over voluntary sector pay

The pay given to those in fundraising jobs may be uncertain, if the findings of a new piece of research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) are to be believed.

According to a poll published by the body, 56 per cent of employers in the voluntary sector are unable to predict the outcome of their pay decision in the coming months, as it is too early to say.

Charles Cotton, CIPD rew...

Charity jobs lost as organisation closes Feb 20, 2012

Charity jobs lost as organisation closes

Charity jobs have been lost as a result of the closure of an organisation in the Midlands.

BXL Services, the Birmingham-based education and training charity for young people, has been forced to close down due to financial issues, reports Third Sector.

The failure of the organisation means 26 individuals working in third sector jobs for the group will be made redundant, the administrators con...

Recruitment day held for charity jobs Feb 20, 2012

Recruitment day held for charity jobs

An organisation in Melton is holding a recruitment day in order to fill the charity jobs it is creating as a result of its plans to expand its range of services in the coming months.

Age UK is looking for individuals to work as home helps in the region and is encouraging those who may be interested to go along to the event on Wednesday (February 22nd) to find out more.

The Melton Times reports that those who attend and are suitable f...

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