Entries by Carita Magnani

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Fundraising During the Cost-of-living Crisis

What can data tell us about fundraising during the cost-of-living crisis? Six words – keep calm and carry on asking. Find out more about who’s donating what, what tools people are using to find charities, and the future of charity donations in our new article by Jay Kennedy, Director of Policy and Research. Originally published […]

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Fundraising Articles

How to make sure your proposal stands out ‘As fundraisers, we are all faced with two main constraints:  our budget and time. This can lead to feeling overwhelmed and the need to rush and churn out proposals. However, the art of proposal writing is not just in the narrative but is in the preparation, planning […]

Why Charity Branding Matters

‘You might think this is the beginning of an in-depth, detailed analysis of branding concept, marketing theory and blah, blah, blah. No, this blog post is remarkably simple, allow us to explain. People will talk about branding and marketing like it’s akin to rocket science. But the truth is, the theory and concepts are startlingly […]

Funding Opportunities

Funding to Support Communities Facing Financial Hardship (UK) New Philanthropy Capital is making funding available to charities and other not-for-profit organisations working to support disadvantaged and underrepresented groups in the UK who are facing financial hardship. The Open Philanthropy Fund – Tackling Financial Hardship Funds will award funding via two streams to support groups including […]

Funding to Support Disabled & Disadvantaged Children (UK)

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to fund equipment and services to support disabled and disadvantaged children under the age of 13 across the UK. The Toy Trust fund helps disadvantaged children and their families to alleviate suffering; support children through awful experiences; encourage achievement through adversity; purchase vital equipment; provide […]

Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People & Offenders (UK)

Small registered charities can apply for grants of up to £15,000 for projects working with young offenders; prisoners and ex-prisoners as well as young disadvantaged people at risk of criminal involvement. To be eligible for funding, local organisations such as those working in a village, estate or small town should normally have an income of […]

Funding to Support Communities Facing Financial Hardship (UK)

New Philanthropy Capital is making funding available to charities and other not-for-profit organisations working to support disadvantaged and underrepresented groups in the UK who are facing financial hardship. The Open Philanthropy Fund – Tackling Financial Hardship Funds will award funding via two streams to support groups including asylum seekers, young people, Black, Asian and Minority […]

Over 100,000 Lives Changed Through Online Learning

In the past year alone, we have helped over 100,000 people gain new qualifications, grow their careers, and learn the vital skills needed to support others via our free online courses. The UK government-funded courses are designed to empower you with lifelong skills, knowledge, and self-confidence. Flexible learning allows you to dive into vital subjects that focus […]

Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Sustainable Futures Fund (UK)

To address climate change and its effects, organisations, individuals and charities can apply for grants to support projects that develop and promote sustainable, low-carbon alternatives to the current consumerist and growth-based economic model. Grants are available for projects that address the current unsustainable economic system; excessive consumerism; giving marginalised groups and young activists a voice; […]