Watch out for internships

October 10, 2009 · Filed Under Viewpoint · View Comments 

I’ve noticed recently that a prominent second tier voluntary sector agency in my borough, Hammersmith & Fulham, have been offering the opportunity to work for 32.5 hours per week without getting paid, for up to one year, as an ‘intern’.

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Commissioning: or how to kill the goose that lays the golden egg

May 26, 2009 · Filed Under Viewpoint · View Comments 

A personal view from Peter Bird, Coordinator of Fulham Good Neighbour Service

The Council’s Proposals

Hammersmith & Fulham Council have recently published a consultation document on their strategy for the third sector. Their definition of the third sector being all organisations that define themselves as voluntary and community organisations, charities, social enterprises, and mutuals or cooperatives. They wish to change the way that they give financial assistance to organisations including Fulham Good Neighbours. A copy of their document can be obtained via their website.

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