Running a Charity

Sep 13, 20233 min read

Lankelly Chase: The Radical Shift in Philanthropy and Decolonising Endowments

Lankelly Chase has decided to abolish itself and redistribute its substantial endowment to challenge colonial capitalism

Aug 23, 20233 min read

Navigating the Changing Landscape of Charitable Funding for Small Charities

Learn innovative strategies to secure support and ensure sustainability in a shifting funding landscape.

Aug 9, 20233 min read

Understanding E-Waste: Why Charities Should Prioritize Responsible Management

Explore the environmental impact of e-waste and why charities must adopt responsible management practices to protect the planet and enhance

Aug 2, 20234 min read

Volunteering in Times of Financial Crisis: Challenges and Solutions

Discover the challenges faced by charitable organizations in attracting volunteers during a cost-of-living crisis.

Jul 26, 20234 min read

The damage Hannah Ingram-Moore has done…

Explore controversies at Captain Tom Foundation, their impact on charity trust.

Jul 19, 20233 min read

Unleashing Change: The Power of Power Mapping for Effective Charitable Campaigning

In the realm of charitable organisations, effective campaigning is essential for driving social change and influencing policies. To...

Jun 28, 20234 min read

What’s a Charity Ambassador?

Discover the essential role charity ambassadors play in advancing nonprofit missions, raising awareness, attracting support...

Jun 7, 20234 min read

Why charities should ask for a 15% management fee in their funding applications

Charities play a vital role in addressing negative issues, supporting vulnerable people in our society, and bringing about positive...

May 24, 20233 min read

Safeguarding responsibilities within charities

Safeguarding refers to the measures taken to protect individuals, particularly those at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.

May 3, 20233 min read

How to handle negative news/PR

Tips for charities to handle negative PR: acknowledge the problem, respond quickly, apologize if necessary, take corrective action...

Apr 19, 20233 min read

How to get people to fundraise for your charity

Think of all those who enter the London Marathon—far more people apply than the actual spaces available. The lucky(!) 40,000 chosen randomly

Apr 5, 20233 min read

What is the UK Social Value Act?

The UK Social Value Act, which came into force in 2013, requires public authorities to consider the social, economic, and environmental...

Mar 29, 20233 min read

Why does London receive so much more charitable funding?

One of the primary reasons London receives a higher funding allocation is possibly due to its larger population and higher levels...

Mar 22, 20234 min read

Thinking of starting your own charity?

Starting a charity in the UK can be a challenging, if not rewarding, process. Charities are organisations that exist to benefit the...

Mar 15, 20233 min read

Small charities are exhausted

That’s not to say that larger charities aren’t feeling the strain at the moment, I’m just hoping to paint a picture of how the third sector.

Mar 8, 20233 min read

Opening a charity bank account

Whilst you can open an account online in minutes for personal use, it gets much harder when you’re opening one for a registered charity

Mar 1, 20234 min read

Are entrepreneurs harming charity shops?

The premise of a charity shop is thus: the general public donates their unwanted items and the shop sells them at a low/affordable price.

Feb 22, 20234 min read

Corporate Volunteering Brings A Lot Of Benefits

Corporate volunteering is one way in which employers and employees can give back (and get something back!).

Feb 15, 20233 min read

Will the third sector miss Amazon Smile?

The global brand recently announced that it was withdrawing its Amazon Smile service. An underrated and often overlooked fundraising tool.

Jan 18, 20233 min read

Too many or too few cooks…

trustee on every board has been unique. Given that the very nature of a human being is to be individual.