Unnecessary layers…
I’m suggesting that there are too many layers of management in the third sector. There's very little left for the people at the bottom.
- Oct 26
- 4 min
Direct Debit donations
With how fast tech is developing us into a cashless society, it's no surprise notes and coins are becoming the way of the dodo with payments
- Oct 3
- 3 min
What does it mean to be a business’s Charity of The Year?
The charity benefits from a higher profile and more credibility via the business’s network. It typically received a financial boost
- Sep 14
- 4 min
Are young people more willing to donate their time than their money?
It may surprise you to learn that, according to statistics, 49% of young people donated money to charity last year. Yes, they were the least
- Aug 31
- 3 min
Would an auction be distasteful at a charity event during the current crisis?
There are plenty of ways that money can be raised; however, it’s difficult for charities to find rich pockets of funding.
- Aug 9
- 4 min
The recognition of privilege
I recently met someone who had worked in the same role within the third sector for a whole decade, which involved giving advice..
- Jul 5
- 3 min
Is it difficult to win funding after launching your charity?
In the first year of a charitable organisation, it’s likely that costs will be incurred, e.g. fees associated with the set up of the charity
- May 3
- 3 min
Our heritage
The government can’t afford to financially prop up such properties, which is why charities to step in as caretakers.
- Apr 19
- 3 min
The impact of losing the Small Charities Coalition
The closure of the SCC is a worry for many smaller charities who need a voice when advocating for funding.
- Mar 22
- 3 min
Are charities bottomless pits?
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
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Gift Aid is worth applying for!
Is Gift Aid worth applying for? Its not an easy task but is it worth it?
- Feb 15
- 3 min
Due diligence
Some charities use this ‘offsetting’ to their advantage when appealing for donations from the private sector. However...
- Feb 1
- 4 min
How important is transparency?
Making sure your Financials are Transparent
- Dec 14, 2021
- 3 min
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 23, 2021
- 4 min
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 9, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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...