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Thoughts on governance
Good governance is all about ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time with the right information and asking the right questions to make the best possible decisions. I think this is a good rule of thumb to use in thinking about how your governance procedures are performing and what you can do to improve...
Proud to be part of the Smallwood Trust
During the pandemic, I am proud to have been the Chair of Trustees of the Smallwood Trust as we decided to address the twin challenges of growing poverty among women and falling income for women-led community groups by accelerating our Community Grant Partnerships. These combine block funding including 20% for overheads with strategic support for organisations, which then distribute...
Covid and the cashless society from the perspective of small charities
An conversation with Neil Oliver on his Saturday program on GBNews about covid, the cashless society and charities.
Five Video Ideas for Nonprofits
An introduction on how video can help tell your not-for-profit story.
New Year’s resolution
This year my personal New Year’s resolution is not to buy any new clothes, with the exception of pants, and to make do with what I have or find it in a charity shop. I've made this decision as one of the biggest contributors to global warming is the manufacturing and transportation of clothing. According to figures from the United...
Join The Panasonic Trust as Trustee
The Panasonic Trust is a charitable trust formed in 1984 to mark 10 years of successful manufacturing in the UK. The Trust is the responsibility of the Trustees who are proposed either from the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) or from Panasonic, however the day-to-day operation of the trust and its activities are managed by the RAEng. While the...
19 Top Tips for Trustees
The Getting On Board Festival of Trusteeship was stuffed with useful tips for trustees and aspiring trustees. I am proud to be a trainer for Getting On Board. We have rounded up a...
Rosa and Smallwood Trust announce 70 new grants through the Women Thrive Fund
As Chair of Trustees at the Smallwood Trust we are delighted to announce 70 new grants worth £1.9 million, which we made through the Women Thrive Fund in partnership with Rosa. Together, we’re resourcing 70 specialist women’s and girls’ organisations that support women and girls with their mental health and financial resilience across the UK. The work of these organisations...