Voluntary Organisation Banking Guide

Opening a bank account is an important step for any voluntary organisation. The new digital guide from UK Finance simplifies the process, by giving you guidance on how to choose, open and manage a bank account. Read more here.

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Proven Social Media Tips from Experienced Marketers

Here are some social media tips from social media experts from around the sector, including one from DSC’s Digital Content and Communications Officer, Gabriella Poznansky. Take a look here.

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Helping People & Small Businesses Tackle Problem Debt in Challenging Times

The Money Advice Trust’s Chief Executive, Steve Vaid, on how the charity supports people and small businesses in financial difficulty. Take a look here.

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Sector Leaders Call for Fresh Approach to Working with Civil Society Following Labour’s Win

“With Labour winning a landslide victory in yesterday’s General Election following 14 years of Conservative rule, sector leaders have been sharing their response. In an open letter published on the NCVO site, Chief Executive Sarah Elliot promised the sector’s support but said that charities were more than just ‘delivery partners’ and must be equal partners to the state, alongside business…” Take a look here.

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Kier Starmer’s Cabinet has 8 Members with Charity Experience

“New Pro Bono Economics (PBE) analysis of the Cabinet’s pre-parliamentary CVs reveals that eight have worked in the charity sector: a quadrupling of charity experience at the top of government…” Read more here.

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What Does Labour’s General Election Win Mean for Charities?

The results are in, and Labour has won the UK General Election in a landslide victory, with the Conservatives facing their worst defeat since 1832.

Where will a Labour government make the most impact?

Writing for charity think tank NPC, Leah Davis, Head of Policy and External Affairs, says that there are five areas which offer “most obvious potential for effective partnerships for change”. Those areas are young people and mental health, criminal justice, health, regional and social inequalities, and the environment. Read more

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Holdsworth Takes Over as Charity Commission CEO

‘David Holdsworth joins the Charity Commission as CEO on Monday 1 July, taking over from Helen Stephenson, whose term has now ended. Stephenson held the role for seven years. Holdsworth was announced as Stephenson’s successor earlier this year, set to take over the role …’ Read more here.

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Two Thirds of Charities using AI Tools for Grant Fundraising are Small Charities, Report Finds

‘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.

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