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Purpose, Potential and Progress: 6 Benefits of Trusteeship 

21st March, 2024 | By Lucy Pratt

Becoming a trustee is daunting for the uninitiated. Simultaneously, new trustees must find time to fit their role around existing commitments, ensure they understand complex regulatory information from the Charity Commission, and get up to speed with the charity and their fellow board members… It’s undoubtedly overwhelming.

Nonetheless, being a trustee can be hugely rewarding, with a whole host of benefits for your professional and personal life. Trusteeship is absolutely a worthwhile commitment; this article outlines six of the key benefits. 

Topics: 
Governance & trusteeship
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Pick of the Month - May 2025

7th May, 2025 | By Lucy Grehan-Bradley

Welcome to May'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! 

'Selling your work' with Frances Tipper

28th February, 2020 | By Frances Campbell

Last month, Cause4's Associate team attended a workshop as part of the Guildhall Creative Entrepreneurs Programme... how did they find it?

Amanda Parker Writes for The Guardian on Board Diversity

25th February, 2020 | By Amanda Parker

Amanda Parker argues that leadership skills come in black too, in this article for the Guardian.

Topics: 
Programme design & innovation

Michelle Wright writes for Charities Management

25th February, 2020 | By Michelle Wright

Michelle Wright, founder and CEO of fundraising support company Cause4, says a new decade for the charity sector requires new approaches.

Topics: 
Fundraising & philanthropy

Pick of the Month - February 2020

14th February, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

This Valentine’s day, we hope our round up of charity sector heroes will make you remember why you love charities and social enterprises. 

Michelle Wright quoted in Arts Professional

10th January, 2020

Stepping away from senior royal duties could liberate the couple to speak out more openly about discrimination, cultural sector figures have commented.

Topics: 
Fundraising & philanthropy

Pick of the Month - January 2020

3rd January, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

For some ultimate ‘new year, new you’ inspiration, check out our round up of the charity sector for January: this month we have sector leaders using hip-hop to combat loneliness, writing to build confidence, and business skills to support governance.

Fundraising in Times of Crisis

10th December, 2019 | By Frances Campbell

What can we learn from historic crises about how to fundraise in a time of crisis?

Topics: 
Fundraising & philanthropy

Pick of the Month - December 2019

2nd December, 2019 | By Naomi Chapman

December's Pick of the Month showcases youth music, employment training for those experiencing homeless, and a food charity that helps solve food waste, loneliness and hunger with one scheme.

Topics: 
Current interest

The Value of Well-Judged Reserves

11th November, 2019 | By Naomi Chapman

Cause4 responds to recent negative press about the reserves of military charities by considering the many factors that should influence a charity's Reserves Policy.

Topics: 
Support and advice

Pick of the Month - November 2019

1st November, 2019 | By Naomi Chapman

Remember, remember, it’s Pick of the Month for November! We’re so excited about this month’s round up of changemakers in the charity sector. The work that these leaders are doing is making a huge difference in many areas: from the arts, to refugees, to homelessness. 

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