Considering that most national charities rely on volunteerism to operate their plethora of fund-raising templates, it would seem only right that the managerial classes could exhibit a modicum of the same generosity of spirit. Not that they should get paid peanuts, but cream buns might suffice rather than caviar.

The Irish recruitment scene is enjoying an upsurge in activity in recent times, as can been seen with this selection of new appointments and promotions.

Less than a third of people trust charities, and six out of 10 feel wages in the sector are too high, it has emerged.

Charities reckon that the Government’s new Vat compensation scheme will add up to more and better services for people in need.

I’m not very academic but I have good emotional intelligence, says Lucy Masterson.