For most charities, meetings are where the big decisions get made – but it’s the minutes that prove it. Accurate, timely minute taking is not a bureaucratic extra; it is core to good governance, legal compliance and organisational memory. Read more.
Birth Companions’ director of engagement, Kate Chivers, explains why charities must respect and centre people sharing their lived experience. Read the full article here.
AI is no longer a future concern for charities. It is here, it is accessible, and it is already changing how marketing teams plan, create and evaluate their work.
For many charity marketing teams, AI still feels overwhelming. There are hundreds of tools, endless opinions and a nagging worry that using AI might compromise the authenticity your supporters trust you for. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be complicated, and it certainly doesn’t have to mean replacing the human touch that makes your marketing meaningful.
Ahead of my session at the Directory of Social Change’s Ultimate Guide to Marketing Your Charity conference on 11 June, here are my top tips for getting started with AI in a way that is strategic, ethical and genuinely useful. Read on
As AI-generated imagery becomes more common across the charity sector, Emma Bracegirdle has written a much-needed article exploring the opportunities, risks and responsibilities that come with its use. Take a look here.
This article was put together by the internal DSC wellbeing team to provide some further guidance and advice to our staff about the cost-of-living crisis. We last did this in the pandemic and we’re now updating our guidance. It includes some background information alongside a number of practical tips and general guidance. Take a look here.
“For charity leaders, the pressure is familiar: increasing demand, constrained resources, and teams that are deeply committed but often stretched thin. Wellbeing initiatives can help, but many sit on top of the problem rather than addressing its root cause. A four-day week, by contrast, directly tackles one of the biggest drivers of stress at work: the lack of time…” Read more here.
“NCVO chief executive Kate Lee has apologised to the umbrella body’s members over “uncertainty and confusion” caused by recent staff changes…” Read more here on the Civil Society website.
Struggling to get your voice heard on social media? This article by Ben Wittenberg provides so helpful tips for those managing a charity’s social media account. Check it out here.
Senior Researcher Kalli Jayasuriya shares her expert advice on how to decode funding jargon. Take a look here.
The UK government introduced the Civil Society Covenant to strengthen partnerships with civil society. A new Civil Society Council has been formed to support this, meeting quarterly at Downing Street. Read more here.
In this article we look at the key expected changes to employment law under the Employment Rights Act 2025, due to come into effect throughout this year and next.
The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents one of the most significant reforms to UK employment law in recent decades. The legislation introduces wide-ranging changes affecting unfair dismissal rights, workplace protections and employment practices, with many reforms expected to be implemented between 2026 and 2027. Read more
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Sobus is a new Community Development Agency for Hammersmith & Fulham. It has been created through the merger of the Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith & Fulham (CaVSA) and the Fulham Community Partnership Trust (FCPT). Building on the strengths of both organisations, sobus aims to provide a wider range of support services for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and start up businesses.