CSC Upgrades its status
The Community Sector Coalition (CSC) has now become a community interest company (CIC). Nick Beddow, Chair of the Coalition says, "The CSC has now become a community interest company so that it can better serve the needs of the community sector and community groups everywhere.
"Over the coming year we are intending to provide a wider range of services to community groups and provide for greater involvement."
Social Enterprise MarkIs the Social Enterprise Mark a tax on social enterprises? Andrew Climo, CEO of Community Leaders argues that the mark should add more value. Read it here.
Cake or DeathCEO of Community Leaders, Andrew Climo writes on pressures for community groups and community group managers in the National Coalition for Independent Action blog. Read it here.
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Localism Bill nears completionThe Localism Bill is nearing completion with assent due in September. Why is this important? Because it has two aspects important to community groups and communities - the Right to Buy community assets and the Right to Challenge the delivery of local services. Has the time come for Credit Unions?At last Credit Unions may reach a critical mass to be a credible alternative to high street banks. A link with the Post Office could provide the necessary infrastructure for those squeezed by the banks. Click for link to article in Third Sector magazine. Last Updated (Thursday, 02 December 2010 12:46) |



