Mud, obstacles and beer sports fundraising events in decline, according to report

Marathons are money-spinners, whilst mud and obstacle challenges are in decline, says sports fundraising report

12 July, 2019 - 12:33

 

A new report on fundraising through sports challenges has shown that Tough Mudder-style events are becoming less popular, but sponsorship pages for longer distance events (such as marathons) have generated higher value donations than ever before. ...


Status of UK Fundraising 2019 Benchmark Report

UK fundraisers are happy and positive, says benchmarking report

9 July, 2019 - 11:19

 

Blackbaud and the Institute of Fundraising have launched The Status of UK Fundraising 2019 Benchmark Reportbased on a survey of over 1...


Mental health in the workplace collaboration meeting

Charities should collaborate to protect staff mental health, says expert

8 July, 2019 - 15:51

 

A consultant on mentally healthy workplaces has advised charities to work together and share expertise to safeguard staff mental health.

Jaan Madan, Head of the Client Experience Team at...


Institute of Fundraising launches first strategy for equality, diversity and inclusion in the profession

4 July, 2019 - 12:31

 

The Institute of Fundraising (IoF) has launched a new strategy for equality, diversity and inclusion amongst fundraisers, making a business case for a more...


Consultation: Polling districts and places

3 July, 2019 - 11:04

 

Bristol City Council is consulting on its Polling Districts and Polling Places Review.

The review identifies potential changes to polling stations and...


People and Communities

New people and communities strategy involves VCSE sector

26 June, 2019 - 17:09

 

Two local community health organisations, Bristol Community Health (BCH) and North Somerset Community Partnership (NSCP), have jointly launched a five-year strategy which includes ‘Sustainable collaboration with the voluntary, community and social enterprise...


GiftAid logo and money

CTG working group on the “Future of Gift Aid”

25 June, 2019 - 16:41

 

Charity Tax Group is calling on interested organisations to join a working group that will review Gift Aid from a practical and strategic perspective.

The working group will complement and inform an existing HMRC-led Gift...


Civil Society Almanac reveals state of voluntary sector

20 June, 2019 - 11:35

 

The total number of voluntary organisations remains relatively stable, but there is a notable growth among bigger organisations according to the latest UK Civil Society Almanac.

Despite the growth in bigger organisations,...


Blog: Probation reforms should reflect best practice when it comes to social value

19 June, 2019 - 14:51

 

Voscur Trustee and Sector Leader Suzanne Thompson is CEO of The Restore Trust. In this article she explains why the latest...


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