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A manifesto for the voluntary sector — putting the voluntary sector at the heart of society in the 21st century
Corporate Author	National Council for Voluntary Organisations - NCVO
Publisher	NCVO, London, 2001
Pages	8 pp
Source	NCVO, Regent's Wharf, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL.
Keywords	Voluntary agencies ; Pressure groups ; Manifestos.
Annotation	This is an agenda for change for the next general election on behalf of the voluntary sector in England, and is a set of principles that could and should be adopted by all of the political parties. Proposals include: continuing the Compact between government and the voluntary sector; a cabinet minister with responsibility for the voluntary sector; a Civil Service training programme on how to engage with the voluntary sector; assessment of all legislation; maintaining and enhancing tax incentives; long-term funding; how the National Lottery is used in funding; VAT rebate for the voluntary sector; reform of charity law; free criminal record checks; citizenship education; and financial and infrastructure support for the voluntary sector. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-010305209 P
Classmark	PK: PME: VLF *
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