The Charity Governance Code – that familiar backbone of good board practice – has been revised for 2025. What’s changed? Find out here.
The revised Code of Fundraising Practice has come into force this month, with civil society’s Stephanie Peacock commending its “more transparent guidelines regarding digital donations”. Learn more here.
The government has chosen Julia Unwin, an experienced leader in the sector, as its preferred candidate for the role of Charity Commission chair. Unwin, who served as chief executive of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation for nine years and chaired the Civil Society Futures inquiry in 2018, is set to face pre-appointment scrutiny by MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport select committee on Tuesday 25 November. Learn more here.
We would like to thank everyone who shared their views during the consultation.
After carefully reviewing all the feedback and looking again at the proposals, we’ve decided to go ahead with changes to routes 283, 72, and N72.
This means route 283 will be withdrawn, and routes 72 and N72 will be re-routed to serve White City Estate.
We understand this may not be the outcome some of you were hoping for. To help address concerns raised – particularly around longer wait times and safety in the evenings – we’re making some changes:
• Route 272 will run more frequently in the evenings, increasing from every 30 minutes to every 15 minutes – this is still subject to discussions with operators
• Route 72 will also see more frequent services in the mornings and all day on Sundays, going from every 15 minutes to every 12 minutes
These changes are planned to start from 13 December 2025, with the increased evening frequency on route 272 expected to follow in February 2026, allowing time for the operator to bring in additional vehicles.
Thank you again to everyone that took part in the consultation.
Geoff Hobbs
Director, Public Transport Service Planning
Transport for London
The Future Governance Forum (FGF), a think tank, has launched the Social Insights Panel, a new group of civil society leaders headed by Polly Neate, former chief executive of Shelter, with the aim of delivering “expert insight into the heart of government”. Find out more here.
How can you manage financial hardship and your mental health at the same time? Our friends at Sayer Vincent give their top tips. Take a look here.
Ministers back H&F’s blueprint for connecting young residents with careers in world-leading businesses.
Senior Government ministers joined Hammersmith & Fulham Council to celebrate the Pathway Bond at Parliament on Thursday 23 October, presenting a new initiative that connects young residents with careers in science, technology, engineering, maths, medicine and media (STEM3).
Part of the next phase of H&F’s pioneering industrial strategy, Upstream London, the Pathway Bond brings together businesses and educators to create clear pathways from classroom to career in the industries shaping our future.
H&F Leader Cllr Stephen Cowan told the event that – since its 2017 launch in partnership with Imperial College London – Upstream London has brought more than £6billion of business investment, creating more than 13,000 new STEM3 jobs and making H&F the fastest growing borough in London. Read more
Backed by industry leaders like PRWeek, Campaign, and Third Sector, The Purpose Awards spotlight campaigns across EMEA that use creativity to drive positive causes forward.
Whether you are an Agency/ Brand/ Public Sector/ NGO, this is your opportunity to earn recognition for the outstanding work and impact achieved by your people and teams.
First entry deadline: Thursday 15 January
PRWeek Purpose Awards EMEA 2025 – Entry Kit
Nominate yourself, or a colleague to become a judge:
All entries are meticulously reviewed and scored by an elite panel, handpicked by the editors of PRWeek, Campaign, and Third Sector. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse panel composition to guarantee the most comprehensive and authoritative insight into every submission.
The government will announce it Autumn Budget on Thursday 26 November. In this article, Shakira Sharma from Civil Society discusses what will guide this year’s budget and what to look out for. Take a look here.
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Sobus are offering free workspace at Dawes Road Hub for any small, or start-up VCS organisations operating in H&F. To book, please call reception on 020 7952 1230.
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Sobus is a new Community Development Agency for Hammersmith & Fulham. It has been created through the merger of the Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith & Fulham (CaVSA) and the Fulham Community Partnership Trust (FCPT). Building on the strengths of both organisations, sobus aims to provide a wider range of support services for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and start up businesses.