TPP News

Mobile platform boosts visits to TPP.co.uk
The launch of our mobile platform has helped boost visits to tpp.co.uk, and January 2012 was our busiest month ever for jobseeker traffic, with over 22,000 visits. Find out more here.

Preparing for the Olympics and how TPP can help
The 2012 Olympics are likely to result in a large amount of disruption to the day to day running of not for profit organisations. In this article, TPP looks at how organisations can start preparing for the Olympics and how we can help.

Mobile Sites vs Mobile Apps – what’s the difference?
Are you confused about the difference between mobile websites and mobile apps? This article looks at the differences and examines which is better for recruitment.

Charities and the Bribery Act - How will it affect you?
The Bribery Act 2010 came into force on 1 July 2011 and revises anti-bribery legislation for the first time since 1916.
Thomas Mansfield examines the Act, how it applies to charities and what they should do.

TPP mobile recruitment site makes life easier for charity jobseekers
TPP Not for Profit is excited to announce the launch of the third sector’s first dedicated mobile site that allows visitors to search AND apply for jobs via their smartphone.

You can find out more about the mobile site here. We'd be interested in any feedback you might have on the site - please email marketing@tpp.co.uk.

Glen Manners joins TPP's Office & Specialist Support Team
TPP Not for Profit are delighted to announce that Glen Manners has joined our Office & Specialist Support team. Glen has a successful track record of recruiting for niche roles across the UK and will recruit for permanent roles across the support function.

Find out how Glen can help your organisation recruit high-quality support staff.

Kate Russell joins TPP's Senior Appointments Team

TPP Not for Profit is pleased to announce that Kate Russell has joined our Senior Appointments team. Kate has over 9 years of experience in recruiting for not for profit organisations and has extensive experience of building long-lasting and productive relationships with clients. At TPP, her focus will be on providing highly skilled and experienced senior level professionals to a variety of charities and other non profit organisations.

Find out how Kate can help your organisation recruit executive staff.

Social media and the employment relationship – what next?
The number of employees using social media has increased dramatically in the last 10 years. ACAS has reported that almost 6 out of 10 employees now use it at work and distractions from social media websites are costing the UK economy up to £14 billion per year.
Henry Doswell from Thomas Mansfield explores this issue in detail and examines how employers can set guidelines for staff on the use of social media.

TPP supports IoF Small Charities Leadership Programme
TPP is proud to support the Institute of Fundraising's Leadership Programme. 10 fundraisers from charities with a voluntary annual income of less than £1 million will get FREE access to this specially designed leadership programme. Deadline for applications is 5th Dec - see the IoF website for more details.

TPP's recent HR seminar was a great success
Click here to view the slides

TPP announces winner of Major Donor Career Development bursary
We are delighted to announce that Laura Perkins, from Find Your Feet, has won the Major Donor Career Development bursary sponsored by TPP Not for Profit together with the Institute of Fundraising’s Major Donor Special Interest Group.

More details are available here. We look forward to supporting Laura throughout her coaching.

Graham Drew joins TPP's Fundraising & Development Team
TPP Not for Profit is delighted to announce that Graham Drew has joined our Fundraising & Development team. Graham has several years' experience recruiting for fundraising professionals, both within the UK and internationally and is also Chairman of the youth development committee for the charity RP Fighting Blindness, who develop products and services that engage with young people who have degenerative eye conditions.

Find out how Graham can help your organisation recruit fundraising and development staff.

Wellers' health check for charities in the current climate
In the heat of the day to day running of a charity in the current economic climate, it’s easy to forget the bigger picture. Ross Andrews of Wellers Accountants says it’s important to carry out regular reviews and health checks and offers some key pieces of advice to ensure you stay on the right track when all around is proving challenging.

Agency Worker Regulations
The new Agency Worker Regulations take effect from 1 October 2011. Whilst this is a significant piece of legislation, TPP has been working to ensure our procedures and terms comply and the changes are managed with minimum of fuss.
Find out more on what TPP are doing here.

Gift Aid repayments will be made by BACS
Although the Payments Council has said it will not withdraw the use of cheques in 2018, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will continue with plans to stop making repayments of Gift Aid by payable order and instead make all payments electronically using the BACS system as announced in April 2011.
Find out more from Wellers Accountants.

Janet Thatcher joins TPP's Education & Training team
TPP Not for Profit is pleased to announce that Janet Thatcher has joined our Education & Training team.
Find out how Janet can help your organisation recruit education and training staff.

Update on Volunteer Employment Status
The employment status of volunteers is likely to be something that may concern anyone dealing with human resources in the charity and third sector. What is the legal status of volunteers and are they protected by any statutory employment rights?
David Gray-Jones from Thomas Mansfield explores this issue in detail.

Discount on IoF Certificate in Direct Marketing
TPP candidates can receive a £100 discount on the Institute of Fundraising's new qualification for direct marketing. This unique qualification has been developed by leading practitioners specifically for Direct Marketers in the fundraising sector. See the IoF website for more details and quote code DMQUALS2011 to claim your discount when booking.

TPP sponsors new Major Donor Special Interest Group bursary Institute of Fundraising Major Donor

TPP Not for Profit are delighted to announce the launch of a new bursary for the Institute of Fundraising’s Major Donor Special Interest Group. Sponsored by TPP, the bursary is aimed at experienced or mid career major donor fundraisers ambitious to develop their career.
Find out more details about the bursary and how to apply.

Could we see a reverse on VAT paid on temporary workers?
Charities could be spared an estimated £20m a year in VAT as a result of a decision by a recent VAT tribunal on the hiring of temporary staff.
Find out more from Wellers Accountants.

Wayne Henry joins TPP to establish new Social Care & Housing team
TPP Not for Profit is pleased to announce that Wayne Henry has joined us to establish a new Social Care & Housing team. Find out how Wayne can help your organisation recruit social care and housing staff.

Donna Newton joins TPP Not for Profit as Client Relations Manager
TPP Not for Profit is delighted to announce the appointment of Donna Newton as Client Relations Manager.
Find out more how Donna could help your organisation in getting the most from your relationship with TPP.

Go green and save NIC
Not many employers know that there is a tax exemption which allows them to provide cycles and safety equipment to employees as a tax-free benefit. In addition employers, including non-profit organisations, benefit from National Insurance contribution savings so a company actually makes money on every bike purchased.
Find out more from Wellers Accountants on how this scheme could help your organisation.

Calling all Nurses!
Please take our survey for Marie Stopes International. We will donate £1 for every survey completed.

HMRC check alert for charities
Charities could be randomly selected as part of a new HMRC announcement to carry out 50,000 business record checks over the next four years.
Find out more from Wellers Accountants on what this means for charities.

TPP are moving!
As of 28th February, our new address will be:

4th floor
Sherborne House
119 - 122 Cannon Street
London
EC4N 5AT

Watch TPP Staff on YouTube
Rob Hayter, Associate Director of TPP Not for Profit and Jayne Morris, CEO appear on the Institute of Fundraising's YouTube channel talking about the importance of professional qualifications for fundraisers.

Charities advised to review VAT status
The rise in VAT from 17.5% to 20% will see the charitable sector lose £140m on top of £1bn it already pays in VAT. For individual charities this means 2.5% less funds to work with in 2011 than in 2010.
Find out more from Wellers Accountants on what this means for charities.

Fundraising Survey results out now
The results of TPP Not for Profit's Fundraising Recruitment Survey are now out.
Click here to see the results
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Call ing all fundraisers!
TPP Not for Profit and the IoF are conducting a survey in order to benchmark fundraising salaries. This survey is completely anonymous and takes approx 5 minutes.
Take the survey here.

Fundraising Survey Results 2010
Results of TPP's latest survey of Fundraisers, assessing the impact of the economic downturn on their roles and working methods.
The survey revealed that:
- The recession has presented a major challenge to Fundraisers
- Fundraisers are having to change their approach to achieve results
- Fundraisers need to be supported by senior management

Rob Hayter elected Chair to leading Parenting Charity

Rob Hayter, director of TPP Not for Profit, was elected Chair of NCT (the National Childbirth Trust) in June 2010 for a two-year term.

NCT supports up to a million parents each year through its information and support services and has a national membership of over 100,000. As the only charity that supports parents from pregnancy into parenthood, the NCT has an important role to play in building skilled and confident parents for the future.

Rob has been a Trustee of the NCT since June 2008.

Finance Survey Results 2010
Results of TPP's latest survey of Finance professionals; collating opinions on the impact of the current economic crisis on financial team staffing.

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