Author: Karen Tuckley

The First Step in Building Your Fundraising Strategy
The First Step in Building Your Fundraising Strategy
 20 Jul 23

Richard Sved, Director of 3rd Sector Mission Control at DSC, recommends starting by breaking you strategic thinking on fundraising into three parts- where you are now, where you want to […]
How Does A Four Day Week Work For Charities
How Does A Four Day Week Work For Charities
 19 Jul 23

With flexible working and wellbeing firmly on the agenda for charities over the last few years, moving to a four day week is something that you may be considering. The […]
A Charity Guide To Sustainable Technology
A Charity Guide To Sustainable Technology

When it coms to environmental sustainability, technology contributes to both the problem and the cause. Technology can have a hugely beneficial impact on how we tackle the climate crisis, but […]
Is Threads The Answer To Twitter’s Problems
Is Threads The Answer To Twitter’s Problems

Instagram Threads launched on 6th July 2023 and had gained over 30 million sign ups in the first day. This new app has gained a lot of hype over the […]
Practical Guidance To Help Charities Tackle Common Misconceptions
Practical Guidance To Help Charities Tackle Common Misconceptions

Charities play a vital role in society but this is at risk if the public misunderstand what a charity does and how it operates. Over 200,000 charities, providing a diverse […]
Branding A Small Charity: How It Works And 5 Tips For Getting It Right
Branding A Small Charity: How It Works And 5 Tips For Getting It Right
 17 Jul 23

In the current world it can be hard for charities to stand out, as they must maintain a balance between creating a strong brand image to help get money through […]
How To Make Your Communications Work Across The UK
How To Make Your Communications Work Across The UK

Good communication depends on knowing your audience, including knowing where they live. Audiences across the UK are all different and taking basic steps to embrace this diversity in your charity’s […]
Funding for Mental Health and Wellbeing Projects To Support The Sandwell Better Mental Health Strategy
Funding for Mental Health and Wellbeing Projects To Support The Sandwell Better Mental Health Strategy
 14 Jul 23

Sandwell MBC are inviting local community and voluntary sector organisations to express their interest in applying for a grant of up to £40,000 to deliver a community-based mental health and […]
How Sharing Can Inspire Donations For Free
How Sharing Can Inspire Donations For Free

Sharing fundraising messages on social media and other channels might also be giving for free. You will have seen the sharing buttons and links on fundraising platforms, blogs and news […]
Volunteering In Challenging Times
Volunteering In Challenging Times
 12 Jul 23

Over the past two years the number of people volunteering in England has dropped sharply. According to the Government’s Community Life Survey 2021/22, only 16% took part in formal volunteering […]
Fantastic Volunteers And How To Find Them
Fantastic Volunteers And How To Find Them

Volunteer recruitment isn’t easy – volunteers don’t grow on trees and there isn’t a ready supply of them in cold storage waiting to be defrosted and deployed at a moments […]
GSK IMPACT Awards 2024 And GSK Health Inequalities Programme
GSK IMPACT Awards 2024 And GSK Health Inequalities Programme
 10 Jul 23

We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the 2024 GSK IMPACT Awards and new GSK Health Inequalities Programme which will support smaller charities. The GSK IMPACT […]