Importance of Full Cost Recovery
An ongoing conversation we have with many charity managers surrounds the area of funding and full cost recovery. Considered a slightly grey area, we...
Putting Community at the Heart of Charitea
Working in the charity sector is rewarding, vibrant, constantly busy, and always moving. Yet, at times, it can also feel incredibly lonely. For many...
Changes to the Charities Act 2022 and How They Affect You
2023. The start of a New Year. New Beginnings. And…changes to the Charities Act 2022. To start as we mean to go on (organised and partially...
Benefits of Outsourcing Your Finance Department
In business, outsourcing specific services is not a new thing. We outsource printing, design, and even areas of social media strategy and...
A 2022 Christmas Message
As has become a bit of a tradition, here is my annual Christmas message. I don't know if you're like me, but right now I'm feeling quite tired and...
Wood Street Mission’s Christmas Appeal
Every child deserves something special at Christmas. That's why Wood Street Mission is launching its Christmas Appeal providing new toys and gifts...
Not Sure Which Not-For-Profit Legal Structure to Choose?
You’ve got an idea for a not-for-profit, something you’ve been thinking about for a while. Or something has happened in your life or your local...
The Importance of Managing Conflict of Interests in Charity
Managing any conflict of interests is a big part of policy and governance as a charity, and with recent news regarding the winding up of charity...
Valuable Resources for Small Charities
It’s September, which means one thing…. the kids are back to school, and we get our routine and very busy work diaries back! After enjoying the...
Challenges Faced by Small Arts Organisations
Over the past two years, the charity sector and, in particular, small arts organisations have not only faced a reduction in available funding, but...
Bookkeeping vs. Management Accounts – is there a difference?
As a small charity manager or trustee, you most likely feel like you wear many different hats, with bookkeeping and producing management accounts...
Machines or Designers? Why Designing for Social Impact Matters
A guest post by Kerry at Brilliant Thing The non-profit and public sectors rely on 2 things to have social impact, money and people. NonProfit...
Hiring Your First Employee
Guest post by Emma Ferry. Taking on your first employee is an important milestone and although an exciting time, it’s often a step that raises many...
Beyond Profit is Celebrating 5 Years in Business!
June this year marks five years in business for the Beyond Profit team. Yes, we are FIVE years old. I wanted to take this milestone as an...
The Benefits of Transparency in Charity Governance
How transparent is your charity in all communications and activities? For charities, both big and small, to not only run effectively but honestly...