The government can’t afford to financially prop up such properties, which is why charities to step in as caretakers.

The closure of the SCC is a worry for many smaller charities who need a voice when advocating for funding.

No sooner have they won grant funding or sweet-talked a donor into parting with a cash gift, they’ve to do it all over again

Is Gift Aid worth applying for? Its not an easy task but is it worth it?

Some charities use this ‘offsetting’ to their advantage when appealing for donations from the private sector. However...

Making sure your Financials are Transparent

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...

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...

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...

It’s that time of year when charities push their merchandise to boost their cause’s financial standing. From Christmas cards to calendars...

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....

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...

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...

Crowdfunding can be an effective method of raising funds for charities of all shapes and sizes. There are many platforms around that will...

Given how much digital communication tools proved their worth during the pandemic, it’s no surprise that they’ve become ingrained in our...

There was a big hoo-hah in 2016 when the CEO of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) faced a backlash...

Whether your charity aims to introduce a measure that will reduce disadvantage and provide opportunities for a minority/section of...

The following principle is the same whether running a business, a charity or other non-profit organisation: some corners are not worth...