Hi there, we're interested in running a free online event for charities. We'd like to cover marketing, specifically aspects of Digital Marketing. It would be recorded so attendees that can't watch li...
Hello, I'm looking for some advice for calculating salary costs for a funding proposal. We're applying for five year funding, so we want to include projected inflationary increases for salaries, but...
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How would you go about letting your staff team know that you are disappointed in the lack of help in getting donations for a group sponsored run? Do you just try and focus on those who did help get d...
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Hi, we have been approached for a multi joint bid with a quick turnaround. After a call they sent the draft of what they would do, named the other parties and possible project. They asked us if we...
Hi everyone 💛 I’m hoping someone with experience of running a Community Interest Company (CIC) while claiming Universal Credit might be able to offer some advice. Or if they know anyone who has mana...
Hi all - it's that Funding time of year for us and I just wondered if anyone knew of any funders that are currently offering small £1-5K grants for charities core funding requirements? We are an onli...
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I’m researching how funders judge fit early in an application, and I want to learn before I write anything. I work with a UK charity on youth violence prevention and help with its funder outreach. Fo...
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I have recently started working for an organisation that carries out annual checks for volunteer drivers. Each year, volunteers are asked to confirm whether there have been any changes to their drivi...
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Hi everyone, can someone help with information about how to go about fundraising and getting donations. We are a new charity and haven't been able to get donations in. Secondly, I would like to know...
We currently operate as company limited by shares (CLS) and will be setting up a CIC limited by guarantee to replace it. We realise that we have to set up the CIC first and a new bank account for it....
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Hi we set up the cic 18 months ago and demand and the amount of services and service users grown . We are now over the threshold of income for a lot of the funding bids but don't meet criteria for c...
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After 33 years working within the VCSFE sector, I've spent the past 2 years within a local authority - not a good move at all! I just resigned as the toxic environment was wearing me down too much a...
I am curious, how is your organisation approaching learning and development? Are there particular challenges or creative solutions you’ve come across? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and exp...
I am looking for a resonably priced, sophisticated venue in Central London to host a panel event for around 60 guests.
Hello. My name is Fiona. I am a telephone and Administration Assistant for BHF Croydon. I am currently volunteering at the charity shop for 1 and a half years. I am looking for paid work in administr...
Hi there! Is the Directory of Grant Making Trusts (DSC) the best source of trust information or do you find free online resources like Charity Excellence do the job adequately? My trustee is quiverin...
Hi everyone, I work in the youth and education space, and I’m currently looking into the different ways charities measure and evidence 'soft skills' (like Teamwork, Problem Solving, or Speaking) for...
Can anyone recommend a good provider of plain english training?
Is Microsoft still offering free MS365 accounts for non-profits? I have heard conflicting reports. I understood MS was still offering free MS365 Business Basic licenses but an IT contact has said th...
Hi, hoping to crowdsource a little bit of insight here! I am reviewing updated terms for my charity's social scheduling tool, and am wondering how standard the below clause is. Appears to give licen...
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Hi everyone, I'd love to learn how other charities are using AI in their day-to-day work. I'm especially interested in practical examples from frontline teams (especially caseworkers), fundraising, a...
Hi all, I am trying to break into the sector. I have over a decade's worth of experience in education and have spent he last 5 years in education leadership, most recently applying for EHCPs. Does a...
Hi all I am hoping for some guidance from people already working in the charity sector. I have been applying for roles where my skills and experience match the requirements, but I often do not receiv...
Hi everyone, I’m currently developing a social-enterprise concept called G-Life Business Village , starting with a proposed pilot in Bradford, and I’d really value some feedback from people working i...
Hi all I'm the Senior Content Manager at CharityJob (which is the sister site to CharityConnect), and I'd love for you to get involved in our recruiter and candidate blogs. Real experience is such...
Seeking Advice: Debt Restructuring, Consolidation & Social Finance for a Charity Ready to Scale I would really value the experience and collective knowledge of the CharityConnect community. I am the...
We are looking for a new Accounting and Financial Reporting Services firm. We are tendering for accounting and financial reporting services in two lots: Lot 1: System Provision, Financial Accounting,...
Hi everyone 👋🏾 I'm Lafane, from Leeds. I worked in charities for a while, and now I run my own bookkeeping practice. I know it's a lot for small charities. Money's tight, and someone's doing the bo...
Dear everyone, Our get-together on the 30th at the Canopi offices was, by all reports a significant success. Of the 60+ charities attending, we had a very open and pragmatic 2 1/2 hours, where people...