Category Archives: News

Re-shaping the relationship between health commissioners and voluntary sector providers RAISE’s flagship project, “A Healthier Perspective”, run in partnership with NHS South of England, the Big Lottery Fund and 3 Councils for Voluntary Service, has reached the end of the … Continue reading →

The Charities Act 2006 has been reviewed after 5 years and the deadline for submissions to Conservative Peer, Lord Hodgson has now closed. The government has asked Lord Hodgson to cast the net as widely as possible, beyond the 5 … Continue reading →

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Health and Social Care Bill – Do the best things really come to those who wait… and wait… and wait? After a long and turbulent journey the Health and Social Care Bill has finally made its way to the end … Continue reading →

On 15th November 2012 each of us (apart for Londoners) will be able to vote for a new civic leader whose role will impact on our work in a number of ways. The Police and Crime Commissioners will arguably be … Continue reading →

In Chancellor George Osborne’s opening 2012 Budget statement he outlined that the 2012 budget would be fiscally neutral; that any giveaways would be funded through savings in other areas. By definition this meant that there would be winners and losers. … Continue reading →

News Health and Social Care Bill: the final furlong…? Proponents of the Health and Social Care Bill this week enjoyed some light relief with the safe passage of a flurry of amendments tabled in the House of Lords. Meanwhile, the … Continue reading →

The Charities Act 2006 is currently being reviewed by Lord Hodgson on behalf of the Cabinet Office. The main purpose of the review is to establish whether further changes to the legal and regulatory framework for charities are desirable. The … Continue reading →

The Big Lottery Fund is currently seeking views on its proposed system for funding future support to frontline voluntary and community sector organisations. RAISE wants to hear your views on these plans. Read about BLF’s plans here. Read and respond … Continue reading →

Our Annual General Meeting last week generated a lively debate amongst members about RAISE’s future role, prompted by a presentation setting out a new vision and mission for RAISE by Chief Executive, Kathy Atkinson. You can see the slides from … Continue reading →