‘More than half of small charities are now using AI – and they also account for two thirds of charities using it for grant fundraising, according to a snapshot of results from this year’s Charity Digital Skills report…’ Read more here.

In our new blog, Tereza Litsa explores some ways that charities can advance their charities mission by using LinkedIn. Take a look here.

In this newsletter you will find information about:

➢ Alliance highlights and news about partner activities
➢ Digital Signposting Platform for H&F
➢ Survey on the local Voluntary and Community Sector
➢ Extension of the Household Support Fund
➢ Alliance Summer Conference – 11 July 2024

We recently published the findings of research we commissioned to investigate the public’s experience and expectations of charitable fundraising. The aim of this research, from strategic insight agency Opinium, was to help build on our understanding in this area to inform our regulation and to add to our evidence base to help promote best practice to fundraisers. You can read the full report on our website which shares valuable insights.  

Additionally, with the our code review now entering its final stages, our Policy Manager Conor Gibson has written a blog to provide an update on the review process so far, the response to the public consultation and what the next phase in the process looks like which you can read on our website.    

The prime minister Rishi Sunak has called a general election on 4 July, saying that only the Conservatives will be able to keep the country secure and ensure economic stability. Read more

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

DSC Researcher Kalli Jayasuriya dives into Pro Bono Economics latest report on the sector’s relationship with local government. Read more here.

Here are some simple actions you can take to make sure wellbeing is a priority in your organisation. Take a look here.

Mind has worked with the Black Mental Health Workers Alliance (BMHWA) to produce a new manifesto that seeks to address structural change which must be actioned to close the inequality gap for Black people within mental health services in England.Take a look here.