In April of this year ruralnet|uk was visited (as part of a programme of random reviews) by representatives from the Charity Commission. ruralnet|uk has now published the resulting report in full online at: www.ruralnetuk.org/downloads/index.htm.
We would encourage people to comment on the report, or on the wider issues of the role of the Charity Commission or of the sector. You can do this by visiting the new ruralnet|uk weblog: click here.
Amongst other favourable comments, ruralnet|uk was commended on its governance and administration. In terms of impact, the Commission noted that"the charity punches above its weight and is increasingly perceived as a resource for informed opinion and comment on rural issues".
David Head, ruralnet|uk Company Secretary said,
“To get such a positive report and clean bill of health from our regulator is brilliant and a great reflection on all our staff, as well as the trustees themselves of course.”
Geraldine Peacock, Chair of The Charity Commission will be opening ruralnet|uk’s annual conference on the morning of 12 October with her view on the changing culture within the sector and her vision for the Charity Commission. See www.ruralnetuk.org/conference for details.
ruralnet|uk was founded in 1986 as part of the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) and became an independent rural regeneration charity in 2002 with the aim of promoting a living and working countryside. The charity identifies new ways to help rural communities improve and strengthen their local economies, with its' primary focus being the provision of ICT services.
Notes to editors
1. ruralnet|uk is a rural development charity and social enterprise. For more information see www.ruralnetuk.org. A pioneer in building online communities, ruralnet|uk shares its online services with over 20 different networks, both urban and rural, under the banner of Networks Online. Details of the Networks Online concept can be seen at www.networksonline.org.uk/extranets.htm
2. The Charity Commission is established by law as the regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales. Its aim is to provide the best possible regulation of charities in England and Wales in order to increase charities' effectiveness and public confidence and trust. See www.charity-commission.gov.uk/
3. The ruralnet|2005 conference, 'Expanding Contracting' will be held on 12 - 13 October 2005 at The Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Bramhope, Yorkshire. Bookings for ruralnet|2005 are being taken on 0845 1300 411 and the web at www.ruralnetuk.org/conference
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