The Blog
The Captain Tom Foundation: Tarnishing a legacy
In April 2020, Captain Sir Tom Moore raised over £30 million for NHS Charities Together by doing 100 laps of his garden with his walking frame.
Tragically, the WWII veteran died in 2021, but he left an incredible legacy in the form of The Captain Tom Foundation, which his family set up to support "causes close to his heart".
However, four short years later, the Foundation is set to close.
Find out what went wrong and the lessons we can learn in our latest blog post.
Introducing HelpFilm
Video is one of the most impactful ways for charities to promote their services, increase engagement, and inspire people to donate.
However, promotional films are an unaffordable luxury for many small charities. Or at least they were.
Find out how media production company, HelpFilm is supporting small charities in our latest blog post.
Five psychological hacks to help you unwind over the festive period
Its been another challenging year for the charity sector. But the end is in sight.
The festive break is the perfect opportunity to grab a glass of mulled wine, put your feet up and enjoy some much-needed R&R.
But that’s easier said than done. For some of us, relaxation doesn’t come easy.
To help you switch off, we’ve compiled five top tips from experts in the fields of health, science, and psychology, and shared them in our latest blog post.
Are you taking advantage of promotional fundraising?
Has your charity dabbled in promotional fundraising? If not, you’re missing out. @RoyalBritishLegion, @northernpride, @WarChild, and @RSPB have, and it’s paid dividends.
Find out how in our latest blog post.
RSPB fiasco highlights the risks of campaigning
Earlier this year, the RSPB was criticised for launching a scathing attack on the government. The fiasco put the topic of 'charity political activity and campaigning' in the spotlight.
Find out what happened in our latest blog post.
How can charities rise to the net zero challenge?
The UK Government’s Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener sets out a plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050. This includes reducing the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels, making the transition to clean energy, and investing in green technology.
For the country to reach this target, it needs the support of the public and every sector – including the third sector.
Read on to find out how to start your journey to net zero.
Meta and PayPal Giving Fund partnership puts an end to fee-free fundraising
From November 1, all donations made through Facebook and Instagram will be processed by PayPal Giving. The change will impact your social media fundraising.
Our latest blog outlines the action you need to take to avoid disruption.
Four ways to encourage disability disclosure
Hidden disabilities in the workplace are more common than you might think. Chances are, you have a disabled person on your team without knowing it.
To improve self-identification rates, charities need to make disability inclusion a priority.
Want to know how? Check out this post.
The Importance of employee engagement
What’s the simplest and most cost-effective way to spread the word about the great work you’re doing? Social media influencers? No. Celebrities? Nope. Flashy ad campaigns? Definitely not.
Your most powerful ambassadors are a lot closer to home: your employees.
Read on to find out why.
Blogging 101: Part 3
In this final part of our Blogging 101 series, we’re going to give you the lowdown on blog formatting and leave you with a few best practice tips to ensure your readers keep coming back for more.
Blogging 101: Part two
Wondering how to get started with a charity blog? This post is for you.
We’ve covered the process from start to finish, and thrown in some real-life examples to get your creative juices flowing.
How to fundraise on TikTok
Wondering how you can use TikTok to raise some fundraising moolah?
Find out in this blog!
#1 Stats: Salary vs Job Title
We’ve often wondered if there’s an underlying logic behind job titles for fundraisers in the charity sector.
In this post we look at the most common job titles, the average salaries, and the ‘ranking’ of job titles by salary.