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Face the Facts: Charity's New Mission?: Do More, Say Less

23/07/2014

Charity's New Mission?: Do More, Say Less

BBC Radio 4 - Face the Facts, Charity's New Mission?: Do More, Say Less

John Waite investigates claims that charities are being silenced.

John Waite investigates claims by leading figures in the charity sector that they are being silenced by gagging clauses, threats of closure and fear of losing funding.

Gagging clauses, threats of closure and self-censorship imposed through fear of losing funding - John Waite investigates claims by leading figures in the charity sector that they are being silenced. He hears of a "chilling effect" as voluntary organisations fear for their future if they dare to speak out about local or central government policy. Others, however, tell John that more needs to be done to limit political campaigning and that charities need to concentrate more on helping directly, those in need.


Assistant Producer: Natalie Goldwater
Producer: Joe Kent
Editor: Andrew Smith.

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