It looks as though the Coalition government will give charities the opportunity to do business with the public sector by cutting the red tape involved in taking over public sector contracts and their staff. TUPE currently prevents the new employer from making changes to pay and conditions (subject to exceptions) and argubly makes it unprofitable to take over these service contracts. David Cameron’s vision for recovery is heavily dependent on a commerically astute third sector and this will be a practical move towards making the Big Society a reality sooner rather than later. More from FT. Coalition will review Tupe regulations – Third Sector.
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Charities to benefit from reduced red tape when taking over public sector contracts
Posted in news, Pay & Benefits, tagged charities, red tape, third sector, TUPE on October 31, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Cuts to charities may prove to be a vital wake up call
Posted in news, tagged charities, funding, third sector on July 20, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Air Ambulance CEO says third sector organisations must demonstrate that they are value for money in this economic climate. Civil Society – Finance – Opinion | Cuts may prove to be a vital wake up call to charities.