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At the Association of Charitable Organisations we ran our first virtual AGM

At the Association of Charitable Organisations we ran our first virtual AGM

As Chair of Trustees for the ACO I was a bit nervous about running an AGM virtually and in practice, it was very different from a face to face meeting. However, it allowed for a wider attendance and we had some great engagement. How we... read more »

Recruiting senior roles remotely

Recruiting senior roles remotely

Recruiting during Covid-19 has presented its own set of challenges, talking to Rebecca O’Connor at Allen Lane it is clear that by being agile and responsive, they have been able to maintain business as usual whilst still delivering high standards of client and candidate... read more »

As a charity trustee faced with uncertainty do you have a niggling worry that your premises may not be ideal?

As a charity trustee faced with uncertainty do you have a niggling worry that your premises may not be ideal?

When it comes to managing the organisation, charities are no different from businesses and need to think the way the best businesses think, to optimise their activities. After all, efficiency in a charity is vital. • Charities will be assessing their working practices post-COVID, to... read more »

Risk

Risk

Risk is always with us. Identifying and understand the risk your organisation faces is key to managing and mitigating that risk. Ask yourself the following questions; 1) What could or might go wrong? 2) What is the probability of each risk happening? 3) What is the probable effect... read more »

You are invited to join Charity2020 for a conversation with Julia Unwin

You are invited to join Charity2020 for a conversation with Julia Unwin

Charity2020 is the successor to Charity2000 which was established in 1998 by a group of people associated with the voluntary sector to highlight and promote excellence and high-level achievements in public and professional life. I am proud to have been on the Charity2000 committee... read more »

How do you make the right decisions about digital during Covid19?

How do you make the right decisions about digital during Covid19?

Take a look at the new, free checklist for charity trustees and leaders from The Charity Digital Code on how to make sound digital decisions. During the Coronavirus crisis, many charities will be grappling with loss of income, closure of face to... read more »

Why would a corporate professional come and work for free, and for your charity?

Why would a corporate professional come and work for free, and for your charity?

Who do you need on your board of trustees right now? What skillsets are missing from your board of trustees – an HR expert, perhaps someone with digital experience, maybe a marketing specialist? Ideally, someone who has working corporate knowledge, maybe from a recognisable... read more »

Winner - Charity Governance Awards

Winner - Charity Governance Awards

Smallwood Trust I stepped in as Interim CEO when the board were frustrated by the lack of impact. Working with them I modernised the charity, from how its mission and values actually delivered to the vision, right the way through to the way it delivered... read more »

Recomendation

Recomendation

A great way to start the week. I have just received the following: “D’Arcy takes a sympathetic approach. He gave me time to explain things, asked helpful questions, and helped me to establish a clearer perspective on my role within the organisation. In addition to being... read more »

Pay What You Want Mentoring

Pay What You Want Mentoring

Pay What You Want Mentoring allows you to put a value on what you gained from the mentoring session. The Covid-19 crisis is worrying for us all both in our personal and work lives. So, every month I am offering a limited number of Pay... read more »