Marketing Tips for The VCSE Sector
Effective marketing is one of the many challenges faced by those working in the VCSE sector. In this guest post, Sarah Steinhoefel of The Hive Mind...
AI in Charities – Are You Using It?
AI. Artificial intelligence, two words that are certainly the talk of the sector, especially since the launch of Chat GPT. Love it or hate it, AI is...
Refusing Donations – Yes, You Can Do This!
Charities rely heavily on donations to support their charitable purpose and to help them succeed and grow. In fact, donations to charities account...
The Challenges of Becoming a New Charity CEO
Those working in the charity sector understand that it is busy and constant, and every day is different, with most charity managers wearing various...
Public Trust and Confidence in Charities
Trust is not a given. It's something that must be earned. And this takes time, transparency, and staying true to your values. For charities,...
Different Types of Fundraising
Fundraising activities and initiatives are vital in raising awareness and funds for all charities regardless of size and target audience. However,...
What Small Charities Need to Know About Data Governance
UK data breaches cost companies approximately £3.2m (research from IBM Security) Charities are fined an average of £530 for data...
What Is the Role of a Trustee in a Charity?
Volunteering can be an incredible and rewarding experience. Offering you an opportunity to work with a cause close to your heart, that you admire,...
New Year, New Outlook, New Resolutions
Hello, 2024! It's the start of a new year, and I don't know about you, but the 1st of January always brings with it a wave of different emotions....
A 2023 Christmas Message
A Christmas message from our MD, Emma Willder. How is it December already? I don't know about you, but the last year seems to have gone by in a...
Updated Social Media Guidance for Trustees
I don't know about you, but I have a love-hate relationship with social media. I love the fact that today I can keep in touch with friends, see what...
What to Expect From Your Independent Examination
For those charities who are eligible for independent examinations (yes, there are different thresholds to be aware of – make sure to check out our...
Impact of Going Digital For Small Charities
We hate to keep mentioning it, but the pandemic…for all, a nightmare none of us want to relive; it did catapult a lot of charities into more focused...
The Challenges of Trustee Recruitment for Small UK Charities
We have to face facts. The charity sector is like no other. It is vibrant, eclectic, the people are driven, motivated, and determined, and the...
How Can Charities Implement A Better Finance Function?
Are you fed up with jumbled-up bookkeeping for your finance? Chasing outstanding and missing pieces of paperwork? Managing endless spreadsheets with...