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Hi all, We currently use Drupal for our website and CiviCRM for our CRM which is a nightmare set up - mostly due to Drupal. We need to do petitions, handraisers, quizzes etc for lead generation purpo...

Dear fellow members, I am looking for an AI guide for hiring managers on how to handle situations where the candidates seem to be using an AI tool during the hiring process. Any inputs will be apprec...

Hi all! I'm looking to create a tool (without using AI) where our supporters can give us some brief information about themselves which will then be inputted into an email template. I'm aware MPs get...

I am hoping someone could offer me some advice. We have a very small number of volunteers at present, however, we are looking to expand! That being said, not all of them will be able to come into the...

Does anyone have both volunteering and HR under their remit? If so, I would love to chat.

I am chair of a small local charity which is run through a limited liability company. We are about to relaunch after a period in abeyance due to a lack of volunteers. All our trustees are unpaid part...

We are tiny organisation, so budget is very limited, but wonder if the community can recommend some free or very inexpensive tools to help visualise data in our organisation - primarily our fundraisi...

Does any use the accounting system iPlicit?   We are currently using Sage 50, my CEO hates it because he cannot easily get the information he needs - he is very much a dash board orientated sort of p...

Hi there I can't remember if I've already asked this and I'm not sure where to find my previous questions obviously! Anyway, we're doing the Aviva Crowdfunder which is going well. I wondered if anyon...

Does anyone have both volunteering and HR under their remit? If so, I would love to chat.

Hello! Has anyone ever come across full funding opportunities for accreditations in either AI or Coaching? I have had requests for both recently but am really struggling to find fully funded opportun...

I hope you’re all well. I’m looking for some guidance and would really appreciate any advice or recommendations from the Charity Connect community. We are currently developing our charity and are a...

Hello,  I have been working in the charity sector for over 10 years and I am looking for training to enrol to advance my career and learn more about volunteer management.  Would love to hear training...

Welcome new members 👋 – it’s great to have you here!  CharityConnect is built on community, and as such, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to network. This is a thread for you to meet o...

Respected all,   hope you are doing well , I wanted to get some information on the best way to recruit -dedicated and skilled Trustee.   Kindly advice ,   many thanks Louis Matan

Hello We have registered our CIC online, and it is showing on Companies House. However, I have seen that the CIC Regulator also needs to review and approve it. Please can anyone explain this part of...

Our company with charity purposes is limited by guarantee, we want to change to become a CIO. How should we go about it?

Hi Everyone , We are currently in the process of establishing the charity's bank account; however, the setup is taking longer than expected. In the interim, could you please advise whether grant fun...

We have been using Beacon for a couple of years and are happy with the system.  Beacon CRM had a data breach in August and they have sent out their final report yesterday.  This confirms that the inc...

Hi, does anyone have any recommendations for a bank that uses an app for transaction approval and can set up signing authorities?  Also, dealing with foreign exchange a bank that does not defer bank...

We need to take small  donations at a football match and would like advice how to set this up so people can use their mobile phones to donate small amounts. Any advice on a good provider please? Thin...

Hi all, has anyone started looking at the new VAT treatment for electricity from 1 October 2026 and, in particular, how to apply the 60% qualifying-use test for mixed-use buildings? We have one bui...

Hello! We have a really strong and fully booked corporate volunteer scheme at our charity, but I am having a harder time converting their support into financial support. I am mainly focusing on retur...

We recently opened an account with CAF Bank, mainly to have a debit card that we can use when working abroad. I'm a bit concerned now because of their recent IT problems. Can anyone suggest an altern...

Hi there and thanks for letting us join !.. We really are newbies - we've just converted local Community Shed group into a CIO charity and we're trying to get our heads round our new obligations -  a...

HI all,  We are looking for organisations/companies who can do in-house first aid training for our volunteers. Do you have any recommendation please? We are based in Buckinghamshire.

Hi, I'm looking for help with drafting and submitting a CIO application to the Charity commission,. They have a template and we need help drafting and submitting,. We also need help to identify and d...

Hi,  I'm looking for someone to help me with the website building for my charity,  Please can you advise me,  Many thanks  Martin Aleu.

Hi all, We currently use Drupal for our website and CiviCRM for our CRM which is a nightmare set up - mostly due to Drupal. We need to do petitions, handraisers, quizzes etc for lead generation purpo...

Dear fellow members, I am looking for an AI guide for hiring managers on how to handle situations where the candidates seem to be using an AI tool during the hiring process. Any inputs will be apprec...

I am chair of a small local charity which is run through a limited liability company. We are about to relaunch after a period in abeyance due to a lack of volunteers. All our trustees are unpaid part...

Does any use the accounting system iPlicit?   We are currently using Sage 50, my CEO hates it because he cannot easily get the information he needs - he is very much a dash board orientated sort of p...

Hi there I can't remember if I've already asked this and I'm not sure where to find my previous questions obviously! Anyway, we're doing the Aviva Crowdfunder which is going well. I wondered if anyon...

Does anyone have both volunteering and HR under their remit? If so, I would love to chat.

Does anyone have both volunteering and HR under their remit? If so, I would love to chat.

Hello! Has anyone ever come across full funding opportunities for accreditations in either AI or Coaching? I have had requests for both recently but am really struggling to find fully funded opportun...

I am hoping someone could offer me some advice. We have a very small number of volunteers at present, however, we are looking to expand! That being said, not all of them will be able to come into the...

Hello We have registered our CIC online, and it is showing on Companies House. However, I have seen that the CIC Regulator also needs to review and approve it. Please can anyone explain this part of...

Our company with charity purposes is limited by guarantee, we want to change to become a CIO. How should we go about it?

Hi all, has anyone started looking at the new VAT treatment for electricity from 1 October 2026 and, in particular, how to apply the 60% qualifying-use test for mixed-use buildings? We have one bui...