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Hi good governance pals! In case you somehow haven't heard, we're in the last week of consultation on the Charity Governance Code, and we'd love to get your thoughts on it. So much so, I've even made a video talking about it. Next level keen. Get your views heard before August 11th https://lnkd.in/edTyUqv5

Giving back is important! We've conducted a survey through YouGov to see exactly how Brits choose to give back. 💛⁠ 👉️ 32% of Brits support charities at least once a month in any capacity through donations or giving their time to volunteer. 👉️ 44% of over 55's support charities at least once a month. 👉️ 37% of those living in the East of England support charity in some way at least once a month. 👉️ 28% of those living in Scotland support charities at least once a month, one of the lowest areas in the UK, with 23% of those stating that they have never volunteered or donated. 👉️ 30% of Londoners support charities at least once a month, giving them a similar platform to Scotland, with 17% stating that they have never donated or volunteered. Give back a little to your favourite charity by voting today for the charity film of your choice via the link below! 👉️ https://lnkd.in/eDrJnzds 👈️ #smileyCFA25 #charityfilmawards #TheSmileys #CFA25 #Smiley

It was great to be back at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising's Convention at the Queen Elizabeth Centre this week. There were so many inspirational sessions about how charity fundraisers are striving and innovating to raise vital funds for their charities. A few highlights included: 💵 A panel discussion on navigating the cost of living crisis chaired by Rob Cope MInstF(Dip). In summary: greater demand for charity services x decreasing donations x budget gaps = an incredibly challenging fundraising landscape! 🕵♀️ A really helpful and practical session on how to conduct donor due diligence and create a gift acceptance policy. Key tips included taking a consistent approach to all major donors and developing research checklists and report templates to speed up the process. ✉ A talk on how to deal with 'shrinking databases' and maximise the number of supporters a charity can contact. Some charities have tried to combat this issue by moving a way from a consent based model for direct marketing and using legitimate interest where possible. I'm already looking forward to next year's Convention! #FundraisingFridays

Whatever one’s views generally on this situation, it highlights one common point in charity ventures. At the concept stage of a project, one needs to consider the appropriate legal platform for that. If a charity is the correct route, great. But it then brings with it a regulatory framework and public expectation. And at the intersection of those two things is ‘private benefit’. That needs care. And that can even strike at well-meaning and objectively justifiable things like being paid for hours and hours of effort. These issues need to be carefully considered right at the outset. This case illustrates the point. And no-one can feel good about that. https://lnkd.in/e9GZegc9

You know how to make a difference Briggs Equipment UK Ltd! That’s why the NSPCC wants to become your next charity partner. By working together, we can make a real difference by raising the vital funds needed to stop child abuse, which half a million children in the UK suffer each year. Just imagine, your support could help enable the NSPCC to answer the calls made to Childline - one child calls us every 45 seconds! These calls really do make a difference to the children who call us. What we ask of the team at Briggs Equipment UK, is that you vote for the NSPCC to be your charity of the year, resulting in you leaving a legacy for children in the UK. You can support the NSPCC too by sharing this post with your Briggs Equipment UK colleagues and contacts. Thanks. #MakeADifference #CharityOfTheYear #NSPCC

Today is the International Day of Charity – a fantastic opportunity to recognise the amazing work carried out by charitable organisations around the world, and to make a donation if you can. We know there are lots of charities to choose from, but here’s why we’d love you to choose RAPAID: 👉 A casualty can tragically bleed to death within just three to five minutes, often before the emergency services have time to arrive. By equipping cabs with life-saving bandages, RAPAID empowers ordinary people to flag down the vital resources they need to #stopthebleed within those first, critical minutes following an injury. 👉 RAPAID's focus is on stopping the bleed. Your funding helps us extend our mission far and wide, ensuring that emergency bandage kits are accessible in a variety of public places – from schools and taxis to workplaces and other venues. By supporting RAPAID, you're contributing to building a resilient community where people are equipped to help each other in times of crisis. Together, we’re creating a safer UK, one kit at a time. To donate, visit: https://lnkd.in/e8npec3t #InternationalDayOfCharity #RAPAID #Charity

T H I N K S M A L L 24—28 June is the UK’s biggest celebration of small charities. It’s a chance for small charities just like us to raise awareness of the essential role we play in our communities and to celebrate the incredible donors and volunteers that make our work possible.  Nottingham has a fantastic network of small charities; supporting our residents and their families it so many ways. It's hard to imagine a world without these charities who provide so much practical and emotional support to people of all ages. Unfortunately we have seen some doors close recently due to a significant reduction in available funding coupled with rising costs but also rising demand. Its vital to keep raising the profile of our work and highlighting our impact to secure our future. Small Charity Week is an annual campaign to celebrate and support the value that small charities add to communities. Small charities make up 96% of the voluntary sector in the UK and hold many communities together – providing food, safety, shelter, mental health support, and financial assistance and advice. This year the campaign seeks to highlight the transformative role that small charities can play in partnership with government to strengthen local communities. Find out more about Small Charity Week: https://buff.ly/3bhz3Dp #SmallCharityWeek #SmallCharityBigImpact #LocalCharity #NottinghamCharity #TheBestThingsComeInSmallPackages #Resiliance #MentalHealth #Fundrasing #FundingShortfall #DontKnowWhatYouveGotTillItsGone

What are the benefits in leaving money to charity in your Will? With this week being Remember a Charity Week, it is a good time to look at the benefits to yourself, and the charity, when it comes to gifting. Sarah Street and Shivaanee Kritheran explain how to do this here: https://lnkd.in/eG9yqCHK #RememberACharity #WillSolicitors #WillGifting

📈 Demand for Charity services is growing, is your organisation prepared? Fundraising.co.uk recently reported on the rising pressures faced by UK charities, with over half seeing a significant surge in demand for their services. The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) found that 86% of charities reported increased demand this past year, especially those focused on poverty relief and human rights. It's important that charities have the right protections in place. Trustee Indemnity Insurance can be a valuable safeguard as charities navigate these challenges. For more insights, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eGZ5Xuqx 🔔 Follow Gambit Insurance Solutions for more updates 👉 Learn more here:https://lnkd.in/eA-MBgs5 #charity #funding #support #UKcharities