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Publications

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PUBCH004HFinancing Social Enterprise
Considers the range of financing options available to social enterprises engaging in public service delivery, including developments in social finance, social impact bonds, venture philanthropy, quasi-equity, and members’ shares.

 

PUBCH003HSocial Enterprise and Public Service Delivery (2011)
There is considerable interest in social enterprise as a way of delivering public services and an approach which incorporates stakeholder accountability and community engagement. But it is not always clear what a social enterprise is.

Further details about the guide can be found on the CIPFA shop.

Staff Mutuals Staff Mutuals (2011)
The Commissioning Joint Committee has released an information note on staff mutuals, and the right of staff to run services.

To download the paper, please click here.

Big Society Big Society (2011)
What is Big Society and how is it helping shape government policy? This Charities Panel paper is a short introduction to the topic and includes an initial look at some of the policy areas where Big Society ideas are being applied.

To download the paper, please click here.

Charity GuideUnderstanding reports on charity financial statements (2010)
This is the first in a series of short guides produced by the CIPFA Charities Panel. The series seeks to provide accountants and non-accountants with information aimed at improving their understanding of charity accounting and reporting and highlighting areas of interest to those involved in the civil society and public service spheres.

To download the briefing, please click here.

LG057Commissioning Public Services: Partnership Working and Delivery with the Third Sector (2009)
Third sector organisations have a vital role to play in public service provision, especially in these times of increasing emphasis on stakeholder accountability and community involvement.

This guide from CIPFA looks at how the public services can benefit from commissioning from the third sector and in particular the social and economic significance of this form of partnership working.

Further details about the guide can be found on the CIPFA shop.

Social Enterprise GuideSocial Enterprise - Charities Panel Briefing Paper (2010)
The Charities Panel is launching its new series of free topical briefings with one on Social Enterprise.

To download the briefing, please click here.

CIPFA Charity Accounting Toolkit (2009)

To keep up with the changing face of charities, get fit for finance with the new CIPFA Charity Accounting Toolkit. Designed by a team of charity accounting experts in conjunction with BPP Learning Media, the toolkit:

  • CJC Guide to Buying from the Third Sectoris a flexible and user friendly online training solution
  • comes complete with a self assessment module
  • is ideal for individuals who are new to charity finance and charitable organisations

    • A demonstration module is available by registering at www.bpp.com/cipfa/charityaccountingtoolkit. To learn more about the toolkit and to register your interest visit the CIPFA Shop.

    CJC Guide to Buying from the Third SectorThe CJC Guide to Buying from the Third Sector (2006)

    There is now intense pressure on local authorities to make much greater use of the third sector, both by giving financial support to third sector bodies to carry out work which authorities would otherwise have to do themselves, and by buying services from them.

    The CJC has completed a hard-hitting Guide to buying from the third sector. The Guide does not specifically address supporting, but it does explore the legal and practical differences between these two.