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An issue of resources for charities
An article by Deep South Media for HWB Chartered Accountants and Charisma Charity Recruitment. POOLING RESOURCES: Independent charity consultant D'Arcy Myers says the biggest challenge for the Third Sector over the next two years will be efficiency. He was speaking at the Charity Think Tank hosted by HWB Chartered Accountants and Charisma Charity Recruitment. The round table event at the Southampton Harbour...
Ten Benefits of Media Training for Charities
Often when charities are looking at their PR budgets and considering whether they should include media training, it is regarded as a “nice to have” rather than essential. There are, however, several benefits to putting your senior leaders and experts through a programme of training, some obvious, some not: When your charity has opportunities to promote itself in the media,...
We must increase entry points into the voluntary sector
At the Charity Forum event last week Noama Chaudhry, Degree Apprentice, joined Sarah Vibert, CEO at NCVO, as our keynote speakers. Noama shares her experience and views: A lot of the focus on diversity in the voluntary sector has rightly been on race, disability and also more recently on class. I also want to add age to this mix and...
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...