News and viewpoint
Take a look at the latest opinion pieces from the Cause4 team.
Spring Trustee Leadership Programme courses announced
Cause4 is delighted to announce that the Trustee Leadership Programme will be returning in Spring 2021 with three courses.
Pick of the Month - December 2020
After a year like no other, December is here and with it 2020’s last Pick of the Month. This month, we feature the Chair of a publishing charity, a social enterprise using coffee to transform lives, and the new Chief Executive of Child.org.
The Elephant in the Room: Should Trustees Give?
Today is Giving Tuesday, an annual day of philanthropy designed to counter the individual consumption of Black Friday with generosity to charities a few days later. This year, we wanted to use this day to consider the debate around whether Trustees should give to the charities that they govern.
Michelle Wright writes for East Life
Many of East Anglia’s charities have been hit hard. However, despite the challenges, there have been local charities using their ingenuity and resourcefulness to find ways to raise money and to reach out to their communities. What's to become of our charities?
In Conversation with Jackie Driver: Chair at SignHealth
For Trustees Week this year, Cause4 speaks with Jackie Driver, the Chair at SignHealth, about diversity, accessibility and inclusion on Trustee Boards.
What is safeguarding, and why is it important for Trustees?
Safeguarding is an important part of the role of every Trustee. But what is it, who needs to be safeguarded, and how can Trustees ensure that they are fulfilling this role properly?
An Interview with Keiran O’Neill, young Trustee
For Trustees Week, Cause4 interview Keiran O'Neill, a 22 year old Trustee on the board of the National Theatre of Scotland.
Pick of the Month - November 2020
As we near the end of what’s been a turbulent year, our pick of the month features some inspiring examples of charitable and social action, including a social enterprise selling ethically-made clothing in East London, and a Charity Leader provoking action on race equity and representation in the sector.
Michelle Wright writes for CEO Today Magazine
After 11 years of running her own business, Michelle Wright considers her top tips for those moving from employee to entrepreneur.
Michelle Wright writes for Arts Professional
Right now past data is a poor predictor of the future, but understanding the scale and nature of change while responding to issues and initiatives of importance to funders will be vital to future success, say Michelle Wright and Sarah Thelwall.
