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May 3, 20223 min read
Our heritage
The government can’t afford to financially prop up such properties, which is why charities to step in as caretakers.


Apr 19, 20223 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20223 min read
Gift Aid is worth applying for!
Is Gift Aid worth applying for? Its not an easy task but is it worth it?


Feb 15, 20223 min read
Due diligence
Some charities use this ‘offsetting’ to their advantage when appealing for donations from the private sector. However...


Feb 1, 20224 min read
How important is transparency?
Making sure your Financials are Transparent


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 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 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...


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...


Aug 23, 20214 min read
Zoom’s new feature to benefit charities
Given how much digital communication tools proved their worth during the pandemic, it’s no surprise that they’ve become ingrained in our...


Jul 27, 20214 min read
Do the CEOs of charities get a bad rap?
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...


Jul 20, 20213 min read
What does your charity or social enterprise hope to achieve?
Whether your charity aims to introduce a measure that will reduce disadvantage and provide opportunities for a minority/section of...


Jul 13, 20214 min read
Short term pain vs. long-term gain
The following principle is the same whether running a business, a charity or other non-profit organisation: some corners are not worth...
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