Entries by Carita Magnani

Funding for School Breakfast Clubs (UK)

Schools in deprived areas across the UK are invited to apply for funding to start or improve their breakfast clubs. For a school in England to be eligible, at least 35% of pupils should be recorded as eligible for Pupil Premium. A Primary School in Scotland qualifies for support when at least 55% of pupils […]

Volunteers’ Week 2024

The 40th Volunteers’ Week will be taking place from 3 to 9 June this year, with new resources to mark the occasion available from the Volunteers’ Week website. This event will also coincide with The Big Help Out, a campaign to showcase the benefits of volunteering supported by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). […]

Combating the Threat of Cyber-Crime

A recent report from the Cyber Security Breaches Survey found that around a third of charities report having experienced some kind of cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months. This increases to two-thirds for charities with an income of £500,000 or more. The National Cyber Security Centre offers a range of tools […]

Fundraising Tips

The Antidote to Funder-Jitters In this blog, author and grants-fundraising expert Neela Jane Stansfield shares her tips for getting rid of the fundraising jitters. Take a look here.   Using LinkedIn to grow your fundraising Did you know LinkedIn is actually a really great fundraising tool? Here are some top tips on how you can […]

Guidance for Charities During an Election

Following yesterday’s announcement of a General Election, the Charity Commission have issued guidance for charities, political activity and campaigning. There is a short 5 minute introductory guide and more detailed guidance if you need it. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/charity-campaigning-in-a-general-election-year

Hammersmith & Fulham Community Resilience Alliance

New H&F Community Resilience Alliance will add the value of the Community Sector to emergency planning. London’s resilience to emergencies is reliant on everyone working together. London’s responders, including emergency services and local authorities, play a key role but so do London’s diverse communities, faith groups, voluntary sector and businesses. Community organisations and businesses can provide knowledge, […]

Birth Trauma & Pregnancy Loss Online Digital Conference: 16.06.24

Research shows that 25,000-30,000 of women develop post-traumatic stress disorder after giving birth in the UK each year. Studies have also demonstrated a link between baby loss, PTSD and depression. Attend Westminster Insight’s Supporting Women through Birth Trauma and Pregnancy Loss Digital Conference to hear practical guidance from a panel of experts, including the recommendations […]

Funding for Projects that Tackle the Root Causes of Social Inequality (UK)

Not-for-profit organisations working towards a just and democratic society and redressing political and social injustices can apply for grants between £1,000 and £5,000. The funding is available to causes outside the mainstream that are unlikely to receive funding from other sources. Examples of projects funded in the past include the Boaz Trust a Christian organisation […]