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Pick of the Month - December 2024

1st December, 2024 | By Katy Owen

Welcome to December's Pick of the Month! Dive in to discover insights from some truly inspiring individuals.

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Who’s Missing From Your Boardroom?

11th September, 2025 | By Bryony Salmon

Boards shape the culture, values and impact of every charity. But in the arts, culture and heritage sector, many boards still don’t reflect the communities that they serve. In this blog we explore how greater board diversity can strengthen governance, build trust and open new opportunities for engagement, drawing on examples of charities who are already making it work.

The Donor Gap

Who’s Missing From Your Boardroom?

11th September, 2025 | By Bryony Salmon

Boards shape the culture, values and impact of every charity. But in the arts, culture and heritage sector, many boards still don’t reflect the communities that they serve. In this blog we explore how greater board diversity can strengthen governance, build trust and open new opportunities for engagement, drawing on examples of charities who are already making it work.

The Donor Gap

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Governance & trusteeship
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Pick of the Month - September 2025

26th August, 2025 | By Lucy Grehan-Bradley

Welcome to September's Pick of the Month! We’re excited to feature individuals who are making a real impact in the charity world. From creative social innovators to tireless charity leaders, their work is all about driving change and improving lives. We’ll take a closer look at their unique paths, the challenges they’ve navigated, and the incredible contributions they’re making to communities across the UK. Come join us in celebrating their inspiring efforts! 

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The Value of Charity Leadership

21st August, 2025 | By Elliot Auxant

The International Day of Charity 

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Current interest
Governance & trusteeship

Trusts and Foundations: A funding stream under pressure

13th August, 2025 | By Thomas Williams

Funding from Trusts and Foundations has become increasingly competitive in recent years, with many funders “overwhelmed” by increased demand. A sharp rise in applications has seen some funders pause funding programmes to deal with application backlogs and others raise concerns about unsustainable levels of demand. But what has prompted this situation and what can be done to tackle it?

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Support and advice
Fundraising & philanthropy

Why Your Digital Presence Matters: 5 Learnings for Trustees Driving Governance

31st July, 2025 | By Lucy Grehan-Bradley

In today’s digitally connected world, every trustee has a presence - whether they’ve curated it or not.  

This isn’t about self-promotion but rather about showing up with transparency and credibility - values that matter more than ever in an increasingly online world.

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Governance & trusteeship

Pick of the Month - August 2025

31st July, 2025 | By Lucy Grehan-Bradley

Welcome to August's Pick of the Month! We’re excited to feature individuals who are making a real impact in the charity world. From creative social innovators to tireless charity leaders, their work is all about driving change and improving lives. We’ll take a closer look at their unique paths, the challenges they’ve navigated, and the incredible contributions they’re making to communities across the UK. Come join us in celebrating their inspiring efforts! 

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Pick of the Month - July 2025

1st July, 2025 | By Lucy Grehan-Bradley

Welcome to July's Pick of the Month! We’re excited to feature individuals who are making a real impact in the charity world. From creative social innovators to tireless charity leaders, their work is all about driving change and improving lives. We’ll take a closer look at their unique paths, the challenges they’ve navigated, and the incredible contributions they’re making to communities across the UK. Come join us in celebrating their inspiring efforts! 

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Pick of the Month - June 2025

2nd June, 2025 | By Lucy Grehan-Bradley

Welcome to June's Pick of the Month! We’re excited to feature individuals who are making a real impact in the charity world. From creative social innovators to tireless charity leaders, their work is all about driving change and improving lives. We’ll take a closer look at their unique paths, the challenges they’ve navigated, and the incredible contributions they’re making to communities across the UK. Come join us in celebrating their inspiring efforts! 

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Cultivating change: Inspiring Sustainable Practices in the Charity Sector  

20th May, 2025 | By Lucy Grehan-Bradley

From youth enterprises to community clothing initiatives, these organisations are not just acknowledging their impact on the planet; they’re taking action to make things better. By embedding eco-friendly practices into their missions, they’re transforming the cultural landscape and encouraging audiences to think about their own relationship with the environment.

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Support and advice
Fundraising & philanthropy

Innovative Fundraising Approaches for Climate-Ready Charities 

20th May, 2025 | By Lucy Grehan-Bradley

As the world faces the climate crisis head-on, climate-ready charities have an incredible opportunity to lead the charge on sustainability while exploring new ways to secure funding. 

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