Weird, or wonderful?!
From pizza slices to sex toys, charities constantly receive donations of wild oddities that probably shouldn't ever go through their doors.
top of page
- Dec 21, 2022
- 3 min
Faith charities
Their religion is often at the forefront of their fundraising applications—but is this more of a hindrance than a help?
- Dec 7, 2022
- 3 min
The rise of warm banks
We’re not living in a third world country, and this issue is not limited to people who rely on what the right-wing call ‘government hand-out
- Oct 3, 2022
- 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
- Aug 9, 2022
- 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 19, 2022
- 3 min
What’s meant by ‘lived experience’?
If you’re someone who’s been in their shoes and come through the other side, you will have a solution that clearly worked.
- Jun 14, 2022
- 4 min
What’s the first impression a new donor would have of your charity?
Just as a small business will need to compete with its rivals for their target audiences income—a small charity will be in the same boat
- May 3, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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.
- Apr 12, 2022
- 3 min
The power of storytelling
Trying to get the attention of the public to donate can be challenging, especially for smaller charites.
- Apr 5, 2022
- 3 min
Charity shop finds
With a first edition of Harry Potter found in a charity shop in Manchester is it time to have a rummage
- Mar 29, 2022
- 3 min
Charity donations don’t have to be financial
Charities don't have to have Money donated to them, some charities will ask people to donate items so they can be redistributed to those..
- Mar 15, 2022
- 3 min
Getting aid where it needs to go
Getting aid to those that need it can be difficult without the right structure in place.
- Mar 8, 2022
- 4 min
How to attract volunteers to your charity
It's getting harder to attract volunteers and with so many avenues to reach potentials, it can be difficult finding the best methods.
- Feb 22, 2022
- 3 min
What is mutual aid?
Mutual aid is not a new idea, as I’ve mentioned; however, it’s a sustainable model that empowers people in a way that charitable giving does
- Feb 15, 2022
- 3 min
Due diligence
Some charities use this ‘offsetting’ to their advantage when appealing for donations from the private sector. However...
- Feb 1, 2022
- 4 min
How important is transparency?
Making sure your Financials are Transparent
- Jan 25, 2022
- 4 min
Charities aligning their brand with another entity
Recently, a charity called on the government to clamp down on ‘pinking’, which is when alcoholic drink companies.
- Jan 11, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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....
bottom of page