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In the third blog in our series we reflects from Emma Hale, Grants Manager at Clarion Futures on the work we have been doing with their partners since late 2020 and the impacts of their Recovery and Resilience Programme on both the foundation and their partners.
Read MoreThis is the second in a short series of blogs reflecting on the work we have been doing support small charities and social enterprises on behalf of Clarion Futures. This blog focuses on the findings from the evaluation of our work.
Read MoreThis is the first in a short series of blogs we will publish in the coming weeks reflecting on the work we have been doing support small charities and social enterprises on behalf of Clarion Futures.
Read MorePandemic nor not, charities operate in a constant state of crisis. In this guest blog, William Roberts offer four principles to move your charity from crisis to calm.
Read MoreUnsurprisingly, the pandemic has stimulated a large and sustained increase in cashless giving and the received wisdom appears to be that it is here to stay. But is there evidence to support the receive wisdom? It seems there may be.
Read MoreThe voluntary sector has gone through as much change as any over the last few years. In this guest blog, Ashley Staines of Volunteero provides some tips around how best to acquire, onboard, engage and retain your volunteers
Read MoreSometimes, when we are asked to help with a governance review or strategy development, we quickly discover that the underlying trigger for the charity asking for help is that there is disagreement or even conflict between trustees. This short article explore why this happens and what can be done about it.
Read MoreWe wish all our clients, and everyone working to sustain vital charity services, a restful and enjoyable Christmas and New Year and look forward to working with you in 2022
Read MoreIn previous blogs we’ve explored what charity fundraising might look like post-Covid and the impacts on grant funding in particular. This article applauds funders for (mostly) stepping up to the mark to keep the sector afloat and meet the needs of vulnerable people during the pandemic.
Read MoreDiversity on Trustee Boards has been on the agenda for a long time and yet the sector still isn’t stepping up to the mark. This short article explores this critical issue for the sector in a little more detail.
Read MoreWe frequently get asked to help small charities put in place a fit for purpose policy framework. Unfortunately this often starts out as a box-ticking exercise but it should be so much more important than that.
Read MoreOver the last 18 months we’ve had lots of practice at getting the best out of online meetings, but now people are returning to their offices as well as working from home, we’re having to learn how to manage hybrid or mixed-mode meetings effectively. This short article explores how to get the best from hybrid meetings.
Read MoreThe pandemic has dramatically accelerated the use of digital tools and digital services but what about those who can’t access services online easily or at all?
Read MoreOver the last couple of years we’ve worked with lots of start up not-for-profit organisations, many of whom have been struggling to decide if they should be structured as a Charity or a Community Interest Company. This post explores some of the things to consider when deciding the right legal structure for your non-profit.
Read MoreWith most charities expecting continued volatility in funding, demand for their services and volunteer capacity we argue that there needs to be more funding available for core costs over the next few years to help charities navigate these uncertainties.
Read MorePassion plus Data could be a winning combination for many more charities. Read more about why in this guest blog from Ian J Seath, Director of Improvement Skills Consulting Ltd.
Read MoreOver the last 6-9 months we’ve been picking up interesting feedback from clients about how effective partnership working has been since the pandemic hit. This article explores some of the reasons behind that shift.
Read MoreWe frequently come across misunderstandings about the difference between governance and management in small and medium-sized charities, which in some cases manifests as tension or even conflict between staff and Trustees. This blog explore a little further what we believe the distinction is between these two vital functions in any organisation.
Read MoreAs vaccination increasingly looks like a route out of the pandemic most organisations are starting to ask themselves what the “new normal” might look like and could it bring significant opportunities to reduce core costs.
Read MoreThree years on from the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales The Value of Small in a Big Crisis, the Foundation has published a new report exploring how smaller charities responded during the first 6 months of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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