<p>The events were titled ‘Going quiet? Are charities being co-opted by the state or are they spending too much time campaigning?’ and saw a high profile panel of politicians, commentators and charity leaders debate the important issues of independence, campaigning and the relationship between Government and the charity sector. 
</p><p>Speakers included:
</p><p>Charlie Elphicke MP
Polly Toynbee
Martyn Lewis CBE, Chair of NCVO (Chair)
Dame Clare Tickell, Action for Children
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Sam Younger, CEO, Charity Commission
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