Coming Together at Christmas
Christmas time. A time for families, festivities, and fun. A time for communities to come together, to support each other, and raise the profile of...
Charity Fraud Awareness Week
In today's world, fraud and the various types of fraud that individuals and businesses fall victim to are not only increasing but developing in...
What Does Being a Charity Trustee Really Mean?
With it being Trustees' Week this week, 4-8 November, what better way to look at the positive impact trustees have on the charities they support...
How to Manage Financial Difficulties with the Right Support
The charity guidance `Improving your Charity Finances' has recently been updated to make the information more accessible and easier to use, and we...
Charities Need Innovative Fundraising in the Face of Grant-Making Downturn
As we know, the funding landscape for charities has been, and most likely always will be, challenging; however, kickstarting another funding...
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...