# Do we believe them?

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2008/06/04/do-we-believe-them/
- Published: 2008-06-04T13:02:11+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The media are full of David Cameron’s commitment to the Third Sector.

As it looks increasingly as if he will lead the next government, how confident are
we that he means what he says about proper resourcing of the Sector?

Should we be concerned about the threat from commercial organisations coming in 
to make a profit from “our” areas of activity?

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Or is the prospect of reliable streams of income from statutory sources wholly welcome?

Gerry Beldon

Director, 26-01 Community Interest Company

www.26-01.com

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