Charity buying to get a helping hand
13 September 2012
The Salvation Army’s step to merge its purchasing operations is likely to be followed elsewhere in the sector. David Arminas examines the plans underway
The Salvation Army’s decision to rationalise spending in purchasing has raised issues for procurement across the whole charity sector.
How effectively do not-for-profit bodies procure and how easily do they attract the right people to work on some very high-profile projects?
As Mark Johnston-Wood, head of a newly merged department at the Salvation Army...