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Hey CC!  I thought I'd hop on to discuss what seems to be everyone's favourite topic at the moment.... AI 😅 I recently read a  CivilSociety article suggesting that over six in ten charities are usin...
Ocean King
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: Does anyone have any particular recommendations for call answering services? We have used Moneypenny in the past but...
Ocean King
Hi everyone. As a new charity, I will soon be looking for a van. I understand leasing is probably the way forwards (Although there is no guaranteed income for a new charity). But does anyone know of...
Leigh Gilles
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: I am working on an awards ceremony at the moment, for which nominations are being submitted into various categories....
Ocean King
Hi can someone give me some advice please. A charitable group runs both buildings and rents 1 building to a constituted group 7 days a week. Can the site manager keep interfering with the constituted...
Emma Jones
Hello.  Does anyone know where we can get a cheap virtual office in London? I don't mind where the address is located. We need a mail forwarding service included. Thanks in advance.
Abdullah Ibn Mashuk
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: Can anyone recommend a photographer they've used for a one-day conference? We are expecting approx. 350 people and th...
Ocean King
Hi guys, Does anybody know of any video recording studio space that charities are able to use pro-bono? We are a small charity and remote-first so we don't have any offices we could use. I'd be grate...
Frances Whittaker
Hi all, I'm looking for a venue space for c.100 people for an all-day cabaret style event in (central-ish) London. We are a charity, so venues with discounted and reasonable rates are preferable. Whe...
Tasia Boyton
Hi all! I came across this problem: to register on some sites and applications you need to enter a phone number, but you don’t want to indicate your personal one. I understand that there are now many...
Ilona Lizer
I'm looking for sorting and storage space for donated clothes and household goods in the following areas:  - Newton Aycliffe  Darlington - Billingham - Middlesborough - Shildon - Ferryhill Looking fo...
Juliet Chikwezvero
Anyone know where we can store around 25 boxes for our charity  for free or low-cost in midlands area prefer Coventry/Bedworth/Leamington spa
Harjinder sandhu
Good afternoon fellow Charities We are Grace Eyre, based in Brighton & Hove and work across Sussex.  We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently.  We are re...
I need somewhere to store the donation items i.e clothes , books and resources i.e stationary equipment for my children's charity based in Sandwell local authority borough. It is a NON-PROFIT charit...
We are seeking new premises from November 2024. Respond is a national charity supporting autistic people, people with learning disabilities and their families. We provide psychotherapy and advocacy s...
Charlotte Murphy
Anyone know of any free premises to rent for our small charity organisation from 1st June 2024 around Coventry/Bedworth or West Midlands or Warwarkshire area?
Harjinder sandhu
Can anyone recommend a cheap or ideally free virtual office address? No physical office required, just an address that can be used on our letterhead and correspondence instead of using a residential...
Lawrence Patrick
I would very grateful if someone could point me in the right direction. I work on a older persons female mental health ward which also has dementia patients in South Wales. Patients are admitted with...
Gracie LONGMORE
Hi I'm looking to sort our charity's energy contracts for the next 3 years. We were very fortunate to get a very good deal through Utility Bidder 3 years ago, so I'm waiting for them to come back to...
Lorraine Schulze
Hi All It's wonderful to be here. I'm the Director of a community benefit society in Bexley, SE London, and we have lost our lovely space that we've been running a community fridge and gardening proj...
Kim Teasdale
I hope you're doing well. I'm reaching out on behalf of Childhood Tumour Trust, a small charity dedicated to supporting children who have a rare genetic condition. Many of the children we work with a...
Mel Jarra
I have been helping a youth club with quite significant problems with their building - sports hall floor has risen due to damp! Does anyone know of any organisations that link charities with PRO BONO...
Gayle Harris
Hello Members,  New to this group! We are looking for a flexible office space for our charity in Eastbourne. Open to ideas !
Many charities are now venturing back into the world of in-person events for the first time since Covid.  Since it can be difficult to find venues that are affordable and have great reviews, I though...
Benita Culshaw
Does anyone know of any eco awards for charities please? I know there are ones for churches and schools.  We're trying as a charity to improve our eco credentials and I thought that an award scheme w...
Lorraine Schulze
Good evening!  We wondered if anyone has any property that our charity can use as storage for donations of furniture, bedding and crockery. Also that we could use as an office space for a period of 1...
Hi all!  I work for a very small (2 full time 3 part time) non profit focused on youth-lead nature recovery in the UK.  Our team are based in London but don't currently have a space to work in person...
Noah Bennett
We would like to send a container in May filled with mobility aids for Children with special needs who fall under our umbrella. Where is the best place to source pre-loved mobility aids that can be s...
Tracey Bell
Hi, can anyone help with the Children in Need Expression of Interest Form please? It says to use the drop-down choices of true and false for the answers, but I cannot see the drop-down option.  I've...
June Morris
Working in London, I have found that finding affordable external rooms or venues can be an absolute nightmare and I'm sure this is a similar struggle for people in other areas. So, I thought this pos...
Clare Lucas
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