Freedom from Torture’s billboard campaign outside the Reform Party Conference was not only a statement in support of the torture ban but also a response to the growing far-right intimidation targeting charities that assist refugees. Read more here.
Designed to help you find the volunteers you need, a game-changing new digital volunteering platform (delivered by the Royal Voluntary Service) is launching this October. It has been created to reach and inspire a new generation of volunteers, whilst helping you find and mobilise the support your organisation needs. Find out more.
UK charity regulators are assessing whether to adjust the proposed accounting tiers following concerns raised by the sector during a consultation. According to the SORP-making body, there is widespread support from charities for the introduction of tiered accounting requirements but disagreement on what their thresholds should be. Read more here.
Dan Tomlinson has been appointed as the new Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent reshuffle. In his role, Tomlinson will oversee charity taxation, the voluntary sector, and gift aid. Read more here.
DSC’s CEO, Debra Allcock Tyler, has recently gone viral on LinkedIn, with her post really resonating with CEOs and Trustees within the sector. Take a look at her powerful words on reporting here.
Government urged to clarify future of EU replacement funding for charities
“The government has been asked to clarify its plans to succeed the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), which replaced funding for communities from the European Union under the previous Conservative government…” Learn more here.
Charity Digital Code of Practice 2025 – what’s changed and why it matters
“When we published the first Charity Digital Code of Practice in 2018, none of us predicted that within two years, a global pandemic would force the entire sector online overnight. Nor could we have foreseen that by 2025, artificial intelligence would be the technology everyone was talking about, and worrying about…” Read more here.
Hang on in there, grant fundraisers
In this new article, Neela Jane Stansfield, Major Trusts Specialist, offers up some motivational tips for grants fundraisers who just need a little push in the right direction. Take a look here.
The future of corporate charity support
Stuart Cole explores the evolving landscape of corporate charity support, highlighting a shift toward “blended giving” – a combination of financial and in-kind contributions that better meet the diverse needs of charities. Learn more here.
“At last year’s Women in Leadership conference, we noticed something important: very few men were in the room. This year, we want to change that. Gender equity in leadership is not just a women’s issue. It is a shared responsibility. Real progress happens when all voices are part of the conversation. Here’s why your presence matters, and how you can help build more inclusive leadership across our sector…” Take a look here.
An Amber Heat-Health Alert has been called for London, from 9am Tuesday 12th August until at least 6pm on Wednesday 13th August 2025.
To help yourself and your community, you can:
Check in on older people & those with a health or mental health condition
Use and promote our Cool Spaces map, for those who seek respite while out and about
Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated
Avoid being out in the sun from 11am – 3pm
Resources for your community
The following are various resource pages, guides and toolkits that you can use during this Amber Heat-Health Alert:
- Greater London Authority coping with hot weather guidance
- UK Health Security Agency’s Hot Weather Toolkit (attached)
- The Met Office’s #WeatherReady campaign
- Voluntary and community sector action card
- Beat the Heat hot weather advice
- Infographic and social media images (attached – and more here)
- Sign-posting and resources from the VCS Emergencies Partnership
- Resources from British Red Cross
- Advice and resources from Shade the UK
Download the hot weather toolkit
From 18 November 2025, all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their identity under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
The rollout of identity verification will boost business, and support growth, by giving more assurance about who is setting up, running and controlling companies in the UK.
When you need to verify your identity for Companies House – GOV.UK
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Sobus is a new Community Development Agency for Hammersmith & Fulham. It has been created through the merger of the Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith & Fulham (CaVSA) and the Fulham Community Partnership Trust (FCPT). Building on the strengths of both organisations, sobus aims to provide a wider range of support services for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and start up businesses.