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Can you help us open doors for guide dogs?
Research by Guide Dogs found that 81% of guide dog owners have been refused entry to a business or service with their guide dog. And 73% have been refused entry to a taxi.
This is both shocking and illegal.
Read on to find out how you can help Guide Dogs end unlawful refusals.
Fundraising 101: What is crowdfunding?
Are you looking for fundraising opportunities to boost your charity’s income (for relatively little effort), online? Of course, you are!
The Fundraising Regulator is updating the Code of Fundraising practice: Have your say!
Over the next two years, the Fundraising Regulator is reviewing and updating the Code of Fundraising Practice (a document that outlines the standards expected of charitable organisations across the UK.)
To kick off the review, the regulator wants charities, agencies, and other fundraising professionals to share their thoughts about how the code can be improved.
Read on to find out how you can have your say.
The National Emergencies Trust offers charities a financial lifeline
Charities dedicate their resources and time to helping others, but, in the wake of the pandemic, they’re the ones who need a helping hand.
Enter the National Emergencies Trust’s Local Action Fund.
Two inspirational young fundraisers recognised in new year honours list
Two pint-sized fundraisers have become the youngest-ever recipients of the British Empire Medal.
Tobias Weller, AKA Captain Tobias, and Max Woosey, AKA The Boy in the Tent received the honour for their impressive fundraising efforts.
Find out what they did to achieve the honour in our latest post.
Four fundraising trends for 2022
The pandemic isn’t over, but we’re in a much better position now to start thinking about long-term plans.
Here are four fundraising trends we believe will shape 2022.
Voluntary organisation launches Givto – an innovative new way to donate to charity
In December 2020, a Leeds-based voluntary organisation launched a first-of-its-kind online charity donation service that enables people to donate to a different charity each month with one direct debit.
Find out how your charity can benefit in our latest blog.
Charities urged to step up security after a record £8.6m lost to fraud
A lot of homeowners only install burglar alarms after they’ve been burgled. Similarly, a lot of charities fail to invest in fraud training and cyber security until they’ve been hacked.
This is a mistake. Read on to find out why.
The 2022 Charity Governance Awards are open for entries
Have you got an outstanding Board of Trustees? Do you pride yourself on your charity’s high standards of governance? Could you do with an extra £5,000?
Why not enter the 2022 Charity Governance Awards? Read on to find out how.
How to choose a fundraising platform
Virgin Money’s fundraising site, Virgin Money Giving, is closing permanently on 30th November 2021.
If you’ve used Virgin Money Giving and are in the market for a new fundraising platform, here are five things to consider…
Five great reasons to join the Kickstart scheme
Could you do with some help around the office? And, would you like their wages to be paid by the government?
If the answer is yes, the Government’s Kickstart scheme might be for you. Find out more in our latest post.
3 inspirational fundraising campaigns to get your creative juices flowing
Looking for fundraising inspiration? Here are three inspirational campaigns to get your creative juices flowing.