Desperation sees charity scams increase
It’s naïve to think that crime doesn’t impact the third sector. In this article, I’m not referring to internal fraud...
- Nov 2
- 4 min
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 18
- 3 min
What the country needs is stability
One of the many fallouts from the country’s precarious political position is that we’re experiencing one of the worst cost-of-living crises
- Oct 11
- 3 min
Things are getting desperate
I recently hypothesised about what life would be like without charities, given that they plug the gaps in many frontline public services.
- Sep 26
- 4 min
TikTok: an underused tool for charities?
Every charity must have an online presence, but how many tiktokers have donated money or volunteered for their causes?
- 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..
- Aug 2
- 3 min
Are we approaching crunch time?
Over the years, many good causes have stepped in to fill gaps in frontline services; however, their help and support isn’t infinite.
- Jul 12
- 4 min
How do you fund a fundraiser?
In the early days of a charity, funds will largely come from the public, through fundraising or individual donations
- 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
- Jun 20
- 4 min
Charity expenses
Expenses can be a controversial subject. Especially within a charity, transparency and trust with how your funds are used is critical.
- 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.
- Apr 12
- 3 min
The power of storytelling
Trying to get the attention of the public to donate can be challenging, especially for smaller charites.
- Mar 29
- 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 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 15
- 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 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 1
- 4 min
How important is transparency?
Making sure your Financials are Transparent