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We are recruiting for a new post – Programme Manager, Economic Justice, Birmingham. Through its Economic Justice programme, we are supporting a growing movement for economic systems change in…
Is Brexit increasing the risk of modern slavery?
A new report from Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX) and the Labour Exploitation Advisory Group (LEAG) claims that Brexit could…
Peterborough Social Impact Bond shown to cut reoffending and make investor returns
Social Finance and the One Service have proclaimed the Peterborough Social Impact Bond, designed to reduce reoffending among short-sentenced prisoners,…
Howard League's 'Judging Maturity' report calls on Sentencing Council to develop formal sentencing principles for young adults
The Sentencing Council should work towards developing formal sentencing principles for young adults, similar to the principles that are in…
Does Local Government work for Women?
A hard-hitting new report concludes that local government is ‘not fit for the future’ as a result of a range…
How Britain's asylum system fails the most vulnerable
Refugee Action have launched Slipping Through the Cracks: how Britain’s asylum system fails the most vulnerable. Refugee Action tracked 315…
Civil society urged to act and unlock the potential of British Muslims for the benefit of all
A new report by the Citizens Commission on Islam, Participation and Public Life, The Missing Muslims – Unlocking British Muslim…
Helen Rachel Cadbury, 24 March 1965-30 June 2017
The Trust is very sad indeed to report that our Chair, Helen Cadbury, died from cancer on Friday, in York…
Young black, Asian and minority ethnic people speak out on stop and search
The Criminal Justice Alliance (CJA) today publishes a report on the recent experience of young black, Asian and minority ethnic…
Four more credit unions receive 5-star Fairbanking Marks for their loan products
The Fairbanking Mark is awarded by the Fairbanking Foundation following a rigorous assessment which includes independent research involving the customers…
Philanthropic Alliance for Solidarity and Democracy in Europe launched
During the closing plenary of the European Foundations Centre's 2017 Annual General Assembly and Conference on Friday 2 June, EFC Chair Ewa Kulik-Bielińska announced…
Can new Connect Fund build a better social investment market?
The Barrow Cadbury Trust, in partnership with Access – the Foundation for Social Investment – is launching a £1.8 million…
Volunteers Week 2017
Volunteers Week, 1-7 June 2017, is a national celebration of the enormous contribution that volunteers make to voluntary organisations across…
Obituary, Philippa Southall, former Barrow Cadbury Trust trustee
Philippa Southall (nee Cadbury) died peacefully, at home, on 14th May, just 2 weeks short of her 93rd birthday. She…
Charities taking charge: Transforming to face a changing world
Austerity and rising demand, recent governance and fundraising scandals, as well as technological advancements are just a few of the…
Successful partnerships are key to tackling financial exclusion says Responsible Finance
Greater collaboration between existing local finance organisations, such as responsible loan funds, credit unions and debt and money advice charities,…
