Charity Matters February 2008 ISSUE 9

COUNCILS GRAB £883 MILLION
Around £883 million of National Lottery money – supposed to go to the most needy charities as well as arts, sports and heritage projects – is being given to councils to…

THE ART OF TRUST AT THE TATE
The probity of trustees has come under the spotlight with revelations that the Tate Gallery acquired 73 works of art from 20 of its own trustees between 1955 and 2005…

SPONSOR SUES FOR MONEY BACK
A court decision on a £2 million lawsuit against a promoter of charity concerts for disadvantaged children is expected in the next few weeks. (Audience)….

TOUTS TARGET CHARITY EVENTS
Auction website eBay has been urged by a Government report on ticket touting to stop allowing touts to make millions out of charity events….

NEW ETHICAL FUNDS INDEX
A new searchable database of ethical funds has been launched by ethical investment analysts Eiris. (Third Sector)….