MORE volunteers are needed to help Welsh communities access ethical savings and loans following the financial impact of Covid-19, it has been said. The statement comes from the Cambrian Credit Union as the nation celebrate Volunteers Week (June 1 to 7). The member-owned financial cooperative based across North Wales relies on the voluntary support of individuals who help with their decision-making and work in the community. This has been particularly important during the past year when Covid-19 lockdown restrictions impacted on people’s finances due to unemployment, furlough or reduced hours. Ann Francis, general manager of Cambrian Credit Unions, said: “Volunteers are the lifeblood of the credit union movement because they undertake a wide range of roles, from volunteering in the community or as directors.
Charities urged to publish top earners’ names and pay within ‘two clicks’ of home page
Sir Martyn Lewis, former chairman of National Council for Voluntary Organisations, says donors must be able to find up-to-date details
1 June 2021 • 9:15pm
Sir Martyn Lewis said details of executive pay and the justification for it should be easily found on each charity s website
Charities must publish their top earners names, pay and salary justification within two clicks of their home page, a former charity boss has said.
In the wake of a Telegraph investigation which found that hundreds were paying their bosses more than the Prime Minister earns, charities have been warned that they need to address fat cat pay in order to maintain public trust in the sector.