Author Archives: FaithAction
MPs reject exemption for small charities from National Insurance hike
ThirdSector has reported that MPs have rejected a bid by peers to exempt small charities from the 1.2 percentage point increase which is due to come into effect in April. Last month, the House of Lords had passed an amendment to the National Insurance Contributions […]
Dr Arun Chopra appointed as CQC’s first Chief Inspector of Mental Health
Dr Arun Chopra has been appointed as the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) first Chief Inspector of Mental Health. The creation of the new role of Chief Inspector of Mental Health recognises the crucial importance of mental health services in supporting people to lead fuller, healthier […]
FUNDING: The Matthew Good Foundation Funding
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FUNDING: The Leathersellers’ Company Funding
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Members of APPG on Faith and Society meet to talk about future plans for the group
The FaithAction team were in parliament this week to meet with the new members and officers of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Faith and Society. The APPG on Faith and Society was established in 2012 to highlight the valuable contributions of faith-based organisations across […]
Mishto Campaign
The charity Roma Support Group (RSG), has created meaningful change in the lives of Roma families for over 25 years. They have been working to develop the first ever, Roma specific, national campaign. The campaign is called Mishto Campaign and it is specifically targeting charities, schools and […]
Faith in Action: Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham Celebrated Nationally for Empowering Communities and Driving Social Care Change!
The team at Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham has been highly commended at a Healthwatch England award ceremony for their work in improving the care of local people from minority ethnic communities. The Healthwatch Impact Awards recognise outstanding examples of people sharing their experiences to improve […]
FUNDING: Suez Communities Funding
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FUNDING: Thomas Wall Trust Funding
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Sons worst affected by smoking in pregnancy – study
The sons of women who smoke while pregnant experience more long-lasting side effects than their daughters, according to a new study. University of Aberdeen researchers looked at data from 500,000 people across 22 centres in Scotland, England and Wales to assess genetic links. They said […]
