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Now in its 10th year, the Stephen Lloyd Awards is an invaluable catalyst for bright ideas. Since 2015, wh...
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Charity Digital and Dot Project are collaborating to deliver year three of a digital resilience programme fund...
Cyber security is important because our devices have become essential to our ability to deliver services, rais...
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This article continues our exploration of Strategic Investment Framework for Charities, a series of articles f...
This article continues our exploration of Strategic Investment Framework for Charities, a series of articles f...
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Introducing our new series of articles on Strategic Investment Framework for CharitiesWe are excited to announ...
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By Tim Glynne-Jones, with Naomi Buckler, Supporter Communications specialist, and Faith Chrisp, Customer and S...
We have compiled an extensive glossary of all phrases and terminology related to the charity sector, philanthr...
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So we here at OpsPal have teamed up with Charity Intelligence to offer you a highly discounted rate on our dig...
In a recent discussion at the Navigating Change event, our audience heard from Guy Davies Co-Founder of Ch...
By Claire SmithYou have an incredible opportunity this Easter – an opportunity to love your donors, remind the...
By Laura TreneerThis month Youthscape has published the first part of its ambitious ‘Translating God’ research...
Broadstone launches investment consultancy service for small charities• Innovative subscription service for sm...
The benefits of using emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), are vast. Here are some of ...
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By Tim Glynne-JonesAnother United Nations climate summit has been and gone (that’s 28 now), so what has been a...
This time last year I was in the middle of a national speaking tour on governance for a network of food banks....
The ramifications of artificial intelligence (AI) are widespread across the local and global economy. The fina...
Find out the top tips that emerged as we asked Action Planning Associates to complete this sentence with chari...
By Laura TreneerDigital fundraising tech company Enthuse carries out donor research and publishes its findings...
Author: Ned Wells, Director at Cicada ConsultingEmail: [email protected] a person...
In Paul Johnson’s book, ‘Follow the Money’ he explains that all governments know the top three things they sho...
By Faith Chrisp How seriously do you consider your customers’ perception of your organisation? While cust...
By Kate NicholasThe Bible is full of wisdom for charity executives, but what about being a charity trustee or ...
It’s not a great time to be a charity.There it is. Not an easy thing to hear, but it’s probably not news to yo...
In today's digital age, charities are not immune to the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats. As s...
By Malcolm John, founder of the campaign organisation Action for Trustee Racial Diversity and a trustee of the...
Beware the additional costs of outsourced investment services.
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We have put together a guide of some information needed to ensure you stay compliant in your buisnesses. click...
By Laura TreneerJanuary may be the start of the calendar year, but for many church leaders the real launch mon...
This article was written for Action Planning by Dr Diego Arenas and Nicole Holgate of DataKind UKHow mapping c...
The Board of Trustees is fundamental to the success of any charitable organisation but keeping it running smoo...
Author: Ned Wells, Director at Cicada ConsultingEmail: [email protected] the summer of 2023 I fou...
Meet Catherine Eadie, Founding Director of MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC. It’s a fab social enterprise t...
Meet John Shaw, Founder and MD of Chiltern Rangers, a social enterprise in Buckinghamshire focusing on tw...
By Laura TreneerJanuary may be the start of the calendar year, but for many church leaders the real launch mon...
By Tim JefferyHealthy, effective organisations have one vital thing in common: clarity of direction. Whilst th...
Meet Stuart Dawks, CEO of PECT, an environmental organisation working in education, natural env...
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Latest guidance from the Charity Commission on investing charity money
By Andrew MiddletonChange, an undeniable force, shapes the journey of nonprofit organisations. While often a s...
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The pandemic exacerbated financial sustainability issues faced by charities. Many have already had to redefine...
Every charity needs a financial strategy, supported by well-documented, monitored and reviewed internal f...
Balancing investment, spend, and operations is a tough matter for financial teams. This is especially true giv...
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Meet Andy Gullick, chief executive of RIFT Social Enterprise, a not-for-profit organisatio...
This week I’ve spoken with two church pastors who are struggling to raise the funds they need for their church...
By Tim Glynne-JonesIf you watched Glastonbury, the thought may have crossed your mind, “Wouldn’t it be great t...
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By Laura TreneerSmall charities tend to have a healthy respect for digital communications. If you’re small, yo...
By Shelley PooleWorkplace isolation is a hot topic in HR circles. As I write, it is Loneliness Awareness Week ...
There are thousands of charities across the UK helping to promote worthy causes or solve social injustices, a...
By Kate NicholasOne of the most important parts of strategy development is the identification of Key Performan...
In the first of my discussions on social enterprise business models, I chatted with Dan Sherrard-Smith&nb...
By Laura TreneerAnyone who works in communications will know that before you can really connect with your audi...
By Andrew MiddletonGaining royal patronage can be a game-changer for a charity, bringing attention to its caus...
The Charity Commission’s guidance says that “Trustees must take advice from someone experienced in investment...
By Jean CollingwoodI’ve had the honour and pleasure of working with Royal Patrons throughout my career as a ch...
At Bondsmith Treasury, we specialise in cash deposits, serving as the leading Independent Deposit Specialist i...
In the digital age, individuals manage multiple dimensions of their lives online, from social media accounts a...
Numbers are not too difficult and having financial confidence is the hallmark of a successful charity.
Clear communication is vital when letting staff know about changes happening in your charity. From a new leade...
By Laura TreneerUnless your head has been buried far too far into your inbox for the last few months, you won’...
In short, Cyber Risk is the risk all organizations face today from cyber criminals, opportunists or ‘bad actor...
How can charities face 2023’s financial hurdles? The job of finance professionals in the charity sector can be...
By Emma GouldsIf you’re in the throws of leading a charity or social enterprise, it can feel hard to justify c...
Helping charities with investments is more than choosing the correct assets or manager. It is understanding ho...
By Kathryn SlackImpact can be a little Marmite: some embrace it as the core of everything they do; others push...
By Joy GascoigneLeadership expert John C Maxwell defines leadership as “influence, nothing more, nothing less”...
How clever people can express intelligent things using very few words.
Charities have a big part to play in helping the UK reach Net Zero by 2050. In this article, we share tips and...
By Simon ClaridgeProblem solving is an important attribute for any charity leader, or indeed consultant. Histo...
Our new survey aims to help us understand the current state of environmental sustainability in the charity sec...
Below we cover some of the most important things your charity needs to know in an era of high inflation. Infla...
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By Felicia Willow, Action Planning Associate ConsultantI spend quite a bit of my time doing reviews. I do orga...
I’m gifting you some time! Since August, time seems to have taken on a life of its own, everyone I have spoken...