Knowledge Hub

  • Trustee Induction Pack

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance
    Posted: 25.03.2010

    An induction pack for trustees.

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  • Choosing a Software Provider

    Topics: IT, technology and digital
    Posted: 01.03.2010

    This white paper is intended to help you as a UK business choose between one business software supplier and another. It highlights the key factors you should consider during the tendering process so that you decide upon the best choice of supplier for your business.

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  • Report on the Independent Expert Group on Expenses

    Topics: Accounting and reporting
    Posted: 28.02.2010

    This report sets out the findings and recommendations of the Independent Expert Group on Expenses.

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  • Computer System Maintenance Agreements

    Topics: IT, technology and digital
    Posted: 01.01.2010

    Computer System Maintenance Agreements - Things to watch out for

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  • International Financial Reporting Standards and Charities

    Topics: Accounting and reporting
    Posted: 01.01.2010
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  • Enterprise Communications and Collaboration in a fast Changing World

    Topics: IT, technology and digital
    Posted: 24.12.2009

    Enterprise Communications and Collaboration in a fast Changing World

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  • Autism West Midlands Whistleblowing policy

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance
    Posted: 18.12.2009

    Outlines the procedure recommended by AutismWM for whistleblowers should they suspect malpractice or criminal activity in their organisation.

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  • Finance handbook extract - expenses

    Topics: Accounting and reporting
    Posted: 18.12.2009

    Describes the policy and procedure for charities when handling expenses. Also outlines practical and procedural steps in implementing effective expenses systems.

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  • Impact reporting - What impact is being made?

    Topics: Accounting and reporting
    Posted: 18.12.2009

    Explores impact reporting and the challenges for charities of assessing and reporting their impact tin their field, using survey and secondary research methods.

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  • How well do charities use the internet and what are the barriers to its use?

    Topics: IT, technology and digital
    Posted: 17.12.2009

    The Internet is a global communication tool. It has become an important part of our lives. There aren’t many charities left that haven’t taken advantage of it. There are a variety ways that charities can use it successfully and at the same time there are plenty of barriers for successful usage of the Internet.

    This assignment looks at the advantages offered to charities by the Internet and then the reasons why they might be unable to optimize those advantages.

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  • Impact reporting: Value vs. Cost: Looking at a Sample Of Charities, Which Has Led to the Biggest Impact?

    Topics: Accounting and reporting
    Posted: 11.12.2009

    Charities are under increasing pressure to measure and communicate the impact of their work. This pressure is both internal (as organisations struggle with the recession) and external (as beneficiaries, funders and regulators demand proof of value and accountability).

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  • BRCS Anti-fraud and Corruption Policy

    Topics: Fraud
    Posted: 09.12.2009

    The document outlines how BRCS identifies and responds to fraud and corruption, including advice on working with partner organisations and reporting duties for staff members.

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