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Just in case you haven't read Business News Wales today, not open for applications yet but an £800m new grant fund is a pretty decent amount. Bute Energy Community Benefit Fund for Wales will support...
Finance
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A member of the charity overspent £50 of their own money on a printer. They have the receipt and it's dated March 2025, because there was insufficient cash in the tin for £200 Is it correct to write...
Comms
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Hi, my name is Julia and I've recently on taken Comms and Marketing responsibilities at the non-profit I work for. I have been doing this informally for the past couple of years but now my role has c...
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My employer has asked me to write a new handbook for staff AND volunteers at our animal rescue centre which will replace two previously separate ones. I feel we could be on potentially dodgy ground h...
Hello As a trustee/financial officer for my own volunteer run charity, I use my experience to offer affordable flexible bookkeeping and bid writing services to other small charities and enterprises....
Hi, has anyone created a form / agreement for their volunteer drivers with regards to the new eye sight test requirements which came in on 1 April?
Hi, I've been working at a hospital charity in Northampton for nearly two years as an Individual Giving Lead. Previously, I've worked in fundraising/supporter care, so this is a new area for me. I'v...
I'm looking for recommendations for a good staff expense claim software. I've always used Excel for staff expense claims but my boss wants me to seek out an online platform. We currently use Sage50 b...
Finance
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Hi all, I’m a Finance Manager at a UK charity and relatively new to charity accounting / SORP . We’re currently reviewing how we structure our accounting dimensions (using QuickBooks Online, but advi...
I have just received the latest statement for Give as You Live so looked on-line at the donations. Does anyone do any personal thanking of the donor (anonymous/not-anonymous)? And for any that put...
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Hi, I'm manager of a charity shop, and I'm looking for some advice on one of my volunteers. He's been a volunteer for a while, longer than I've been with the company. He's a very hard worker, but has...
Which social media is used most often? Instagram? Facebook? Twitter/X? LinkedIn? TikTok? Blue-sky? Snapchat?
Hi all! I'm looking for some advice on events booking platforms e.g. Eventbrite etc. Up to now we've been using embedded forms via our website. However, we're having repeated glitching issues with ou...
Good evening, I volunteer for a foundation, we wish to register as a charity. Income would be less than £25,000. Do we require an accountant to set us up, and to assist with gift aid? Thank you Ade...
Hi For several years we have used Equals prepaid cards for our charity expenses abroad. However Equals no longer waive the fee for charities and at £25 per month it's just too much. We only use the c...
Hi everyone, I have been working as a fundraiser for 8 years now, but have recently been given a project to work on for 12 to 18 months for In Memory of Giving. This is a completely new area for me a...
Hi all I am in the process of appointing two new trustees. I have gone through the process of interview and making formal checks against disqualification. Each trustee has signed an Automatic Disqual...
We are beginning the discovery phase of creating a Case for Change for a new Volunteer Management Solution. With 1,400 amazing volunteers working remotely across the British Isles, we want to make su...
Hello everyone, I hope all is well. I wanted to ask what In Mem Supporter looks like to you and what rules do you set, differentiating between a way of giving and NOK supporters I.e. the wider suppor...
Hi everyone I posted two volunteer roles on Reach Volunteering 3 weeks ago and barely an acknowledgement. One is for fundraiser and the other for Corporate engagement and impact consultant. We operat...
I am new to trusts and foundations fundraising and am exploring core funding opportunities; however, I have been struggling to find places for this. For context, I am applying on behalf of a small c...
Hi, I work for an Inclusive Cycling Charity called Wheels For All and looking for funding for a van. Please can anybody help point me in the right direction? Many thanks, Rob
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 other new members and start making connections straight...
Hi, can anyone offer any help/advice for recruiting new trustees and treasurer? We've had adverts on the borough volunteering hub, LinkedIn and ICAEW charity job hub for months and not had a single a...
Hi Community In your opinion and experience, how do the UK public respond to receiving direct appeals daily - or even twice daily - during an appeal? My view is that UK supporters may click 'Unsubscr...
Hi all! I'm a Digital Marketing Consultant and I'm looking to create some packages for small to medium charities in the UK. I'm trying to do a bit of market research. What do you struggle with when i...
Hi We are wanting to open a discount store and obtain some free fixtures and fittings, i am sure we had a contact of a company that sell these items but for charities they give them away or sell the...
Hello, does anyone have a recommendation for a temp agency they use for charity administrators? Housing specifically would be ideal. Thanks in advance.
Hi everyone, we’re currently looking to appoint a Statutory Auditor or Audit Firm to carry out the Association’s statutory audit in line with financial reporting and Charity Commission requirements,...
Hi We are a small charity looking to recruit a new Director. The staff team have said they would like to meet the candidates as part of the recruitment process. We trustees have no problem with this,...