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Jan 11, 20223 min read
Corporate donations down despite wages rising
Most charities incorporate a range of fundraising efforts. From online/offline events to applying to grant-making organisations; from...
Jan 4, 20224 min read
Are you finding it difficult to attract trustees?
The world has changed so much since the pandemic started and the third sector has had to roll with the punches, just like any other....
Dec 28, 20214 min read
Does charity really begin at home?
There’s no doubt that the people of the UK are a generous lot. Around 10 billion pounds is raised each year for good causes in the UK,...
Dec 21, 20213 min read
The need for mental health charities
It’s good to talk, so the saying goes, and for our mental health, this adage is certainly true. Suicide is the leading cause of death in...
Dec 14, 20213 min read
Do annual events raise more money than lots of one-offs?
Just a few weeks ago, we saw the annual Children in Need (C.I.N) event take place, which was the charity’s 41st outing, having begun in...
Nov 30, 20213 min read
You can’t help everybody…
Every charitable cause is a good one and is typically launched with the intention of making the world a better place in some way. The...
Nov 23, 20214 min read
Small charities need to think like big organisations
Whilst the running of a small charity differs greatly to that of a national third sector organisation, there are some aspects that need...
Nov 23, 20214 min read
What is legacy funding?
This is the term used when someone leaves a sum of money to a charity in their will. Typically, the funds these donors nominate when...
Nov 16, 20214 min read
Charity figureheads
In March 2021 Prince Harry took a job at the coaching and mental health organisation BetterUp. As someone used to being vilified by the...
Nov 9, 20214 min read
The financial impact of lockdown on charities
As a consultant for charities, I spend a lot of time on their side of the fence. I see the pressures many of these organisations are...
Nov 2, 20214 min read
Charity merchandise
It’s that time of year when charities push their merchandise to boost their cause’s financial standing. From Christmas cards to calendars...
Oct 26, 20214 min read
The end of Virgin Money Giving
For anyone that uses this service, you’ll be aware that it will be packing its bag and heading into the sunset, come the end of November....
Oct 19, 20214 min read
Getting previous donors to give again
It can take a lot of effort to bring a new donor on board, even if that’s just someone giving you a few pounds in a street collection. If...
Oct 12, 20214 min read
Piggy-backing on news and National Days
Because you work within your organisation it’s easy for you to understand why you do what you do, who you help, and the impact of your...
Oct 5, 20214 min read
Should your charity return to the office?
When restrictions lifted a couple of months ago, it was no longer the government’s message that we all ‘stay at home’. In fact, Rishi...
Sep 28, 20214 min read
How do you thank your supporters?
Whether someone gives your charity their time or their hard-earned cash, it’s simply good manners to thank them. That said, time is...
Sep 21, 20213 min read
Asking for charity donations with a card machine…
In 2019, more than half of the donations made to all UK charities were in cash. Just two years later and times have changed, in that few...
Sep 14, 20214 min read
The impact of Covid on grant applications and awards
There’s no doubt that Covid-19 has negatively affected many sectors—the third sector being no exception. In the early days of the...
Sep 7, 20214 min read
Charity events, post-Covid
For small charities, the planning of a larger scale, offline event could take up half their year, with their limited resources and...
Aug 31, 20214 min read
Is it easy to crowdfund for your charity?
Crowdfunding can be an effective method of raising funds for charities of all shapes and sizes. There are many platforms around that will...
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