Charity Matters June 2007 ISSUE 2

JOBS THAT MATTER
Charity work has been named as one of the top ten second careers for those in their forties who want to quit the rat race for something more compassionate….

USA MONEY vs UK ENVIRONMENT
Plans for US tycoon Donald Trump’s luxury hotel and golf course in Aberdeenshire Northern Scotland are being opposed on environmental grounds by the Royal….

CARING FOR CARERS
A new law giving those caring for others the right to flexible working hours came in on 6 April….

ALL CHARITIES ETHICAL?
Further to our piece about charity Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust dumping shares in Reed Elsevier because of Reeds interests in the weapons market….

BIG BUCKS
A charity dinner raised £28 million in four hours, with tables of 10 guests selling for up to £100,000 and raffle tickets for £1000 each. (Daily Telegraph)….

NEW CENTRE FOR CHARITY
Charity the Wellcome Trust is opening a new £30 million centre opposite Euston Station, London on June 27. (Conference News)….