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What does the situation in Iran mean for UK charities?
It’s a question I’ve been asked a few times over the past few days. On the surface, it can feel distant, another geopolitical crisis unfolding elsewhere. However, for charities here in the UK, the implications are closer to home than they might first appear. Rising tensions are already feeding into energy prices, inflation expectations, and market uncertainty. That, in turn,...
When Collaboration Isn’t Enough: Why More Charities Should Consider Merger
Something notable is happening quietly across the UK charity sector. Between May 2024 and April 2025, 94 charity mergers involving 183 organisations were recorded. According to the Good Merger Index produced by Eastside People, that represents a 49% increase on the previous year. Much of this activity is among smaller charities with incomes below £1 million, many of whom are...
Not Power, But Responsibility
Leadership is not a throne, Nor rule by right or voice alone. It’s not the grip of tight control, But guiding with a steadier soul. It shows in how we take the strain, In owning loss as much as gain. In lifting others, hand by hand, And helping those we lead to stand. It’s found in trust, not fear or might, In doing what we know is right. Not...
Introducing the Charity Support Network
Empowering Small Charities to Thrive We’re thrilled to launch the Charity Support Network, a tailored resource designed specifically to empower small charities to achieve more significant impact. This innovative program combines expert guidance, hands-on support, and a network of like-minded peers to help your charity not just survive, but truly thrive. Through year-round access to specialised workshops, direct expert advice,...
Encouraging staff to return to the office
After two years of Covid and another two years on many businesses, charities included, are still facing challenges in encouraging staff to return to the office. With remote work becoming a new norm, leaders need to adopt thoughtful strategies to make the transition back to in-person work appealing and beneficial for their teams. One effective approach is to communicate the...
Ensuring the Right Fit: How to appoint the perfect CEO for your charity
Appointing the right CEO for a charity is a crucial decision that can significantly impact the organisation's success. The process requires careful planning, thorough evaluation, and a strategic approach. As an Interim CEO, I have supported trustees through this process a number of times. Here are some of the insights I have discovered that help ensure that you choose...
Board appraisals
Today I was talking to a Chair of Trustees about board appraisals as the board is reticent, as many boards are, whether this is a perceived slight to their integrity, capability or effectiveness, or a fear of exposure to shortcomings. Conducting trustee appraisals is good practice but not obligatory. I have introduced appraisals for all of the charities I have...
#InterimsInAction – D’Arcy Myers on being a charity CEO - Russam
The following appeared in the most recent edition of Russam's #InterimsInAction: Ian Joseph, Managing Director of Russam, sits down with D’Arcy Myers, a seasoned interim CEO with over twelve years of hands-on experience in the charity sector. D’Arcy excels in strategy and leadership development, mentoring, performance improvement, and significant organisational change. He specialises in working with boards and leadership teams,...