eBulletin archive


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2008 eBulletins

 November 2008 - GuideStar UK Survey. (PDF, 258KB) - opens new browser window

GuideStar data informs practical handbook to help central, regional and local government officers to consult the third sector and to use their experience to influence public policy outcomes.

 October 2008 - GuideStar UK recommended by Which?. (PDF, 254KB) - opens new browser window

Charities leading the way in responding to the credit crunch

 September 2008 - Reporting by small charities. (PDF, 267KB) - opens new browser window

Reporting by Small Charities - GuideStar UK to pick up from Charity Commission National Indicator 7 Survey on the UK Third Sector

 August 2008 - GuideStar Data Services working on national survey. (PDF, 298KB) - opens new browser window

Third Sector Research Centre to use GuideStar UK data, GuideStar Data Services working with the Office of the Third Sector on National Survey of Third Sector Organisations

 July 2008 - Interview with Stuart Etherington. (PDF, 250KB) - opens new browser window

Interviews with Stuart Etherington, (CEO, NCVO) and Lewis Temple (Director, GuideStar UK)

 June 2008 - Link your website to GuideStar UK. (PDF, 298KB) - opens new browser window

Latest updates on GuideStar UK and the charitable sector

  April 2008 - Update on GuideStar's developments. (PDF,93KB) - opens new browser window

The latest on GuideStar's developments, partnerships, and expansion.

  March 2008 - GuideStar UK expands and develops. (PDF,75KB) - opens new browser window

Charity Questions answered, and results of the 2007 survey.


2007 eBulletins


  August 2007 - New advanced search option helps charities promote their performance information. (PDF,78KB) - opens new browser window

Charities can now promote their performance information on GuideStar UK.

  July 2007 - GuideStar UK launches new advocacy and campaigns facility. (PDF,84KB) - opens new browser window

Charities can now advertise their latest advocacy campaigns on GuideStar UK.

  June 2007 - GuideStar UK launches new volunteers vacancy facility. (PDF,95KB) - opens new browser window

Charities can now add their volunteer vacancies, and the general public can now search for vacancies by both topic and location, via the 'advanced search' facility.

  May 2007 - 100 charities per week logging on to edit and enhance their GuideStar UK information. (PDF,90KB) - opens new browser window

An average of 100 charities per week are taking the opportunity to develop the information that GuideStar UK hold about them.

  April 2007 - GuideStar UK responds to the 2006 Charity Act with 13 new ways to describe your charity. (PDF,92KB) - opens new browser window

The 2006 Charity Act has introduced 13 new categories and charities can choose to use these to reclassify themselves on GuideStar UK.

  March 2007 - Latest intelligence service for charity lawyers launched. (PDF,106KB) - opens new browser window

GuideStar UK brings charity intelligence online to help charity lawyers negotiate the new legislative and public service delivery landscape. It is now also possible to search for charities Head Quarters through the 'advanced Search' option.

  February 2007 - New grantmakers search facility. (PDF,91KB) - opens new browser window

It's now easy to find grantmaking charities using the new tool on the 'advanced search' option. GuideStar UK users can find grantmakers by both the area of activity and their location.


2006 eBulletins


 December 2006 / January 2007 - GuideStar UK welcomes new Chief Executive. (PDF,80KB) - opens new browser window

GuideStar UK are pleased to announce that David Brocklebank has joined as our new Chief Executive.

 November 2006 - New facility for charities wanting to work with local government. (PDF,71KB) - opens new browser window

If your charity wants to work with local government to deliver public services or take part in policy development consultations, GuideStar UK can you can help you communicate with them easily, for free.

 October 2006 - Charity Forum is launched on GuideStar UK. (PDF,95KB) - opens new browser window

Read and contribute to a multitude of charity and voluntary sector topics in this free online community.

 September 2006 - Photo gallery feature is launched. (PDF,89KB) - opens new browser window

Every GuideStar UK listed charity now has the opportunity to add a photo gallery section to their entry. Also, the first 25,000 charities log-on to the GuideStar site.

 August 2006 - Add a strapline to your GuideStar UK entry. (PDF,94KB) - opens new browser window

Charities can now enhance their entries by adding a strapline or slogan to their GuideStar UK summary page. Also, find out about GuideStar UK's new partner: the TUC's new website workSMART.

 July 2006 - New logo feature for charity's GuideStar entries. (PDF,97KB) - opens new browser window

GuideStar UK launches facility to allow charities to upload colour logos on to their main summary page. Also, read about our Giving Formula.

 May 2006 - New financial preview facility for charities. (PDF,90KB) - opens new browser window

Responding to feedback from charities, GuideStar UK launches new facility to enable charities to preview their financial information and to offer feedback before the information is made available to the public.