Find out about the Autumn Statement 2024 and its impact on the charity sector in our new article by Jay Kennedy. Take a look here.
Charities across the sector have commented on the Wednesday 22 November Autumn Statement. Click here to see what they’ve said.
The government set out its last legislative agenda for this Parliament in the first King’s Speech for over 70 years. Find out how these new bills impact the charity sector in our new article by Jay Kennedy, Director of Policy and Research. Read more here.
Here’s a list of useful links and resources that we gathered from our recent Good Governance Matters conference. Take a look here.
Go! London Foundation grants will help organisations continue delivering impactful work in physical activity and sport, reach more young people, and become more resilient and sustainable.
Grants of up to £40k are available for up to 24 months are available to community groups delivering sport and physical activity to young people in London. We will fund project-specific costs, core costs or both.
Foundation funding aims to
Organisations interested in applying for funding, and meet the eligibility criteria, will need to complete a short online eligibility/fit to fund quiz form. Eligible organisations will then be able to access an online application form.
More information, including eligibility requirements, can be found on golondon.org.uk/foundation/
Zoe Amar from Third Sector talks through the charity podcast world and what’s out there at the moment for charity workers (including mentions for our very own Debra, Arthur and José) . Take a look here.
“Many charities that pay their employees the UK and London real living wages have said they will continue to do so, as the rates for 2023-24 increased by 10%…” Read more here.
The DSC research team has gathered new data on London’s HIV sector. Here’s our Senior Researcher, Chester Howarth, explaining what they’ve found. Take a look here.
How to use film to boost your fundraising
Did you know that adding films to your emails can boost click rates by a whopping 300%? Take a look here.
Grant Makers and the LGBT+ Community
Have you ever wondered what financial support is available out there for charities that work with and for the LGBT+ community? Take a look here.
The third step in building your fundraising strategy
Richard Sved shares his tactics for delivering a robust fundraising strategy. Take a look here.
Top tips for developing a digital content marketing strategy
Nick Day, Associate Trainer at DSC gives us his five top tips for developing a digital marketing strategy. Take a look here.
Shedding some light on philanthropy advising
Emma Beeston clears up some of the misconceptions surrounding philanthropy advising. Take a look here.
Burnout is a genuine concern in the charity sector, however, we can choose to address it proactively. In our new blog, George Knight, DSC Trainer, identifies why tackling burnout is so important and how you can combat it. Take a look here.
The Charity Commission has released its new guidance on social media, and it couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. Here’s everything you need to know. Take a look here.
sobus
20 Dawes Road, London, SW6 7EN
Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
Registered Charity No.1071089
and Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No.03471416
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.
