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To focus on positive things, I'd like to espouse the value of charity and corporate partnerships. Wellbeing, working for a common cause and learning new skills. These are just a few of the benefits of charities and private-sector partnerships! #CharityCorporatePartnerships #ThirdSector #PrivateSector

To refresh the Charity Governance Code for the first time since 2020, a public consultation has been launched, inviting charities to give their feedback. The code, which supports charities and their trustees in developing high governance standards is primarily based on the Charity Commission's guidance. Charities across England and Wales, whether they use the code or not, are encouraged to participate in the survey, which asks if they would be "willing to pay a small fee, based on your organization's size, to use the code." The survey deadline is set for August 11th, and the code's steering group is seeking input on securing long-term funding, exploring potential corporate partnerships, and other funding suggestions. Radojka Miljevic, chair of the Charity Governance Code steering group, emphasized the importance of consultation in ensuring the code remains relevant and practical for organizations of all sizes. #charitygovernancecode #publicconsultation #feedback #funding #longtermsupport https://lnkd.in/dtDATZ_j

Discover how the Emergency Markers project powerfully demonstrates the effectiveness of collaboration: 🌿 Environment owner secures funding 🤝 Local club gains exposure 🚴♂️ Trail users benefit from increased safety Looking for funding for your own project? Consider reaching out to local businesses, clubs, and charities! Sponsorship can bring mutual benefits to all involved. 🚨 Stay informed about initiatives like this one! Follow Emergency Markers Page in LinkedIn to learn more and stay updated. https://lnkd.in/gvY_MwJq #EmergencyMarkers #SavingTimeSavingLives #TripleZero"

Impactful interviews marking the start of Small Charity Week 📢 According to new research from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), tens of thousands of small charities are the backbone of our society, offering essential lifelines to many communities. There are around 157,400 small charities in the UK, and they are crucial. Nearly half of Brits believe the government should do more to support them, and over two-thirds say their closure would severely impact local communities. To spotlight this issue, we have arranged interviews with Sarah Elliott, CEO of NCVO, and regional case studies from small charities making a difference. These interviews will discuss how we can support these charities and what the next government must do to ensure their survival and continued impact. #EarnedMedia #SmallCharityWeek #BroadcastPR

DID YOU KNOW?... Five reasons why local government is important to charities 1️⃣ Unlike central government, which is focused on national issues, local government is focused on delivering change at the level of local communities – where the majority of charities operate. 2️⃣ Local government is responsible for a range of frontline services that link to the work of charities, such as social care, education and housing. 3️⃣ Charities often deliver these services in partnership with or on behalf of local government. 4️⃣ Policymakers in local government can find innovative solutions to problems using the insight and experience of charities. 5️⃣ Strong local leadership can inspire residents to support and volunteer for charities. NCVO #Election2024 #HaveAVoice

‘What Makes a Great Charity’? 😊 🏆📢 Here is what Carly Severino of Australian Communities Foundation had to say; There are lots of factors that can make a charity great. Many great charities have a bold vision and a strong sense of how to get there, reflected in their strategy and activities. They can articulate their vision clearly and foster a sense of shared commitment to achieving it as a common goal. Great charities understand what makes them unique. They understand their remit and can tell their story to position themselves as best-placed to do what they do. Many great charities are led by a diverse range of people, seeking to shift power and amplify diverse voices. Great charities often have a learning culture and take the time to reflect. They evaluate their work to improve their approach and share these learnings with others. Great charities don’t need to tick every box. But the reality is they do need great funding. They need funders to trust them. They need funders who give unrestricted support. They need funders who give across many years and who are with them for the long haul. So let’s talk more about what makes a great funder. READ THE VIEWS OF OTHERS IN THIS NATIONAL CONVERSATION https://lnkd.in/ggME_N7C #greatcharity #communityfoundations #socialchangeAustralia #forpurpose

Have you read our blog? ‘Labour’s Landslide: What the new government means for charities and non-profits’. It goes through some of the policies and promises that could impact charities. “It's been reported that 242 MPs in the Labour government have experience in the charity sector, ranging from employees, volunteers and fundraisers. There are also eight members of the cabinet that have worked in charities as opposed to the Conservative government’s cabinet of which only two members had worked in charities, according to an article by Pro Bono Economics.” Read more on our website. #thecharityspark #labourgovernment #charityimpact #newgovernment

Charity managers are keeping lots of balls in the air whilst also considering the needs of many different groups of people 🤹 #Volunteers are one of those groups, and some would say the most important. Afterall, without their #Volunteers many charities (us included!) would not be able to provide the support and services that do! Our website hosts a variety of resources to help charities manage their volunteers, from recruitment, selection and induction through to supporting volunteers and measuring their impact. 😇 Find out more about how you can support your volunteers https://ow.ly/78uE50R3cy6 #35YearsOfImpact #CharityManagementMonth

Are you running a small charity in Aotearoa New Zealand? There's good news! Charities Services (via the External Reporting Board) has released a new, user-friendly reporting template. Watch the brief video to learn more about this update and access the template easily. 🌟📋 #NZCharities #ReportingTemplate

We really are our own worst enemy in the charity sector. This headline will make some in sector pause before dipping their toe into campaigning. Who wants to annoy 'more than four in 10' potential donors? But let's dig in. 43% felt that spending donations on campaigning is slightly or very unacceptable. So that 'more than' is doing some heavy lifting. And then when you dig down again the properly interesting stuff happens... When asked about 'lobbying', 45% of people felt it was acceptable for charities to lobby government. To be honest, I'm surprised it's that high when you think the word lobby is mostly heard next to things like 'oil company'. But change the question to whether charities should 'challenge government policy', 65% of people felt that was acceptable. It goes up again if you ask if charities should 'have a voice in parliament'. The real lesson in this article? Speak the same language as the people you want onside. Don't tell people you're lobbying government, say you're challenging government. And the other lesson is wouldn't it be nice if our flagship sector publication could champion how charities can improve, rather than lead with the doom.