Entries by Carita Magnani

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – What Should Charities Be Doing?

2020 saw thousands of people across the UK take to the streets as part of the Black Lives Matter protests and many more engage through social media. Several charities published statements expressing solidarity with the movement and pledged to take action to make their organisations more diverse and inclusive. So, what next? We all know […]

The Difficulty of Refusing Donations

It’s never easy for any charity to turn down or return donations, particularly at the moment when many charities are struggling to raise money and need to be more creative in fundraising. The decision is rarely straightforward and it’s important not to lose sight of the situations where you can (and in some cases should) […]

The Leathersellers’ Company

This small grants programme is providing one-off grants of up to £3,000 to UK charities that are supporting vulnerable people in areas of high deprivation. Applicants must have an annual income under £200,000 to be eligible. Applications are considered regularly at committee meetings, usually twice a month. Upcoming meetings are to be held on Tuesday […]

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Hammersmith & Fulham Virtual Youth Achievement Awards

The Hammersmith & Fulham Virtual Youth Achievement Awards are being organised by our Youth Council and Inclusive Apprentices with the support of the Young Hammersmith and Fulham Foundation and local services and organisations. The awards celebrate the diversity of achievement and talent of H&F’s youth. The nominations can be from peers, teachers, youth or social […]

BBC Children in Need – Support for UK Based Not-for-Profit Organisations

BBC Children in Need is offering support to UK based not-for-profit organisations through its main grants (£10,001 to £40,000) and small grants (under £10,000) programmes. Grants are available for up to three years to organisations supporting children and young people aged 18 and under, who are experiencing disadvantage through: Illness, distress, abuse or neglect Any […]

Charity Commission Trustee Toolkit

The Charity Commission have put together a trustee toolkit to encourage charity trustees to refresh their knowledge and be certain they’re up to date on government guidance. View the toolkit here.

West London Business Announce Return of the West London Property Lunch Series

The West London Spring Property Lunch will take place online, with future 2021 lunches to be announced in due course.  An expert panel from the public and private sector on Thursday 1 April will debate: “With unprecedented disruption hitting the markets for office space, residential, and high street retail, what does the future hold for […]