Tags: Charity

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Time to bring policies on religion in line with public opinion

As yet another study confirms Brits aren't keen on religion, Megan Manson says politicians should reflect public opinion by reeling in religious privilege. Read More »

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We must stop charities promoting antisemitism

The horrific attack on Israel by Islamist terrorists Hamas, and Israel's subsequent response, have unleashed unprecedented... Read More »

Child evangelism isn’t charitable

Child evangelism isn’t charitable

Religious organisations with a focus on evangelising and converting children are exploitative and potentially harmful.... Read More »

Playing whack-a-mole with religious charities isn’t working. Time to reform charity law.

Playing whack-a-mole with religious charities isn’t working. Time to reform charity law.

Regulating charities effectively will not be possible until religious privilege is removed from charity law, says... Read More »

Why can’t charity regulators tackle child abuse in faith groups?

Why can’t charity regulators tackle child abuse in faith groups?

An inquiry's report has highlighted the barriers which regulators face in dealing with child abuse in religious charities.... Read More »

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Charity law shouldn’t enable misogyny

A Christian organisation which pushes misogynistic messages, including by blaming women for rape, has registered as... Read More »

Any serious counter-extremism strategy should consider religious charities

Any serious counter-extremism strategy should consider religious charities

As a commission calls for action to tackle hateful extremism, Megan Manson says changes in the charity sector –... Read More »

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Religious conversion isn’t a charitable endeavour

Some registered charities exist primarily to convert members of one religion to another. Megan Manson says such activity... Read More »

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Scotland says it wants to clamp down on hate. But its charity law helps to promote it

The Scottish government has published a bill that threatens to outlaw the expression of hateful ideas. But meanwhile... Read More »

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How charity law props up ‘gay conversion therapy’

As the NSS challenges the status of a Christian charity which pushes "change oriented therapy" for gay people, Megan... Read More »

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Charity and homophobia shouldn’t mix

The proliferation of religious charities openly expressing anti-LGBT views should prompt us to rethink religion's... Read More »

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Charities can’t sell snake oil. Or can they?

If we want to protect vulnerable people from being duped into buying 'miracle cures' from religious charities we should... Read More »

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Faith groups should practice without preaching when helping the vulnerable

As a report shows some religious groups are helping survivors of modern slavery without proselytising, Megan Manson... Read More »

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Most new faith based charities do nothing but promote religion. Time to reform charity law

An Islamic organisation which condones extremist messages was among charities which registered on questionable grounds... Read More »

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Election 2019: pledges that should be in the parties’ manifestos

As the UK's political parties consider their manifestos for the upcoming election, NSS chief executive Stephen Evans... Read More »

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Operation Christmas Child: Does its charity benefit the public?

Samaritan's Purse is again launching its Christmas shoebox scheme in parts of the UK. The harm done by Operation Christmas... Read More »

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Charity law shouldn't support infant genital cutting

The existence of religious charities that support and facilitate infant circumcision demonstrates the urgent need... Read More »

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The harm caused by Jehovah’s Witnesses shows charity law reform is urgently needed

The Jehovah's Witnesses organisation causes serious abuse and harm, says Lloyd Evans. Its charitable status should... Read More »

Religion and public benefit – why it’s time to rethink charity law

Religion and public benefit – why it’s time to rethink charity law

The NSS's latest report calls for 'the advancement of religion' to be removed as a charitable purpose. Stephen Evans... Read More »

Why are harmful charities registered at all?

Why are harmful charities registered at all?

The revelation that Amazon funds extremist religious charities is the tip of the iceberg. Our charity system has deep... Read More »

The questionable ethics of evangelical debt advice

The questionable ethics of evangelical debt advice

The good deeds of faith-based organisations shouldn't lead us to turn a blind eye to their more ethically dubious... Read More »

Advice for parents wanting to give the evangelical Operation Christmas Child shoebox scheme a wide berth

Alastair Lichten looks at the ethical, educational and efficiency case against the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas... Read More »

Did Christian charities really need twenty five years to complete a form?

A little known piece of legislation allows Christian charities to avoid complying with charity law. Who benefits,... Read More »

Operation Christmas Child: Christian fundamentalism, gift-wrapped

The Operation Christmas Child 'shoebox' appeal is a front for a project to convert children in predominantly Muslim... Read More »

Churches, charity and the conferring of privilege

There are many ways to do good, including campaigning for human rights and equality over discrimination and prejudice,... Read More »