Policy
We’re not a membership body – we see ourselves as a ‘concerned citizen’, acting independently on behalf of, often small, organisations whose needs may not be considered in public policy. We ask critical questions, often challenge the prevailing view, and promote debate on important issues. Scroll down to read about our policy positions and principles.
Our policy work
DSC's policy work
To some extent the terms ‘policy’, ‘campaigning’, ‘advocacy’, ‘lobbying’, or ‘public affairs’ can be used interchangeably and may mean different...
October Policy Update
Here's some news from around the charity sector.
Budget 2024: ‘fixing the foundations’
Jay Kennedy, Director of Policy and Research at DSC, reviews the Budget and details what it means for the sector.
Experts give top tips for campaigners at DSC’s Engage conference
Missed out on this year's Engage conference? Here's a round-up of what went on.
There is legitimacy on both sides of the funding battle
Funders are carrying the burden of massive demand – it could well be the right thing for some to temporarily...
Why Labour needs to rediscover an ‘invest to save’ approach
Jay Kennedy discusses why prevention and investment should be at the centre of Labour's policy.
The Charity Commission says that public trust and confidence in charities is stable and quite high: so what?
Public trust in charities is stable, but what does it mean for the sector?
Our policy principles
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