Internships and the Charitable Sector: Learning the Law
Internships are now amongst the biggest political stories in the country. The row over unpaid work has rumbled on for months, with pressure gradually being a...
Great Fundraising PR Ideas on a Shoestring Budget
Independent fundraisers almost always have to work on a shoestring budget. By definition fundraisers want as much of the cash they raise as possible to go to...
I Set Up My Own Charity: Case Study
Starting a charity is a major decision. Many thousands of people across the country regularly take part in fundraising activities, often for large organisati...
Legacies Keep Our Charity Going: Case Study
Charities are facing one of the most challenging periods in recent times. Having emerged from a deep recession, the UK economy is still struggling to recover...
The Charity Commission: What it is and How it Affects You
The Charity Commission is one of the most important bodies with which charitable organisations have to deal. While it is there to help charities do their job...
Top Technology Tips for Boosting Your Fundraising
Technology, and the internet in particular, continue to revolutionise the way in which charities and fundraisers go about their business. There is a huge ran...
What is Twitter and How Can it Help My Fundraising?
Twitter has hit the headlines in recent months as its user base has exploded. Millions of people across the world now use this tool every day. But Twitter is...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Establishing a Charity
Many fundraisers and charitable organisations presume that they need to register as a charity in order to carry out their work. But, while registering may we...
The Three Charity Types: Which is Right for Me?
Setting up a charity can be a confusing task. There is a range of different types of charity, each of which is suitable in a different circumstance. Deciding...
Why Would I Set Up a Charity?
Setting up a charity is a big step. By attempting to register your organisation as a charity you immediately take on a set of responsibilities that you may n...