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Charities invited to apply for new Increasing Access Fund
The Peter Sowerby Foundation today issued an Open Call for applications to its new Increasing Access Fund.
This £1.4 million fund is designed to support charities to develop new or adapt existing services that respond to the COVID-19 situation to meet local and national needs.
Charity Fraud Week: A round-up of the best guidance and recommendations out there
Today marks the start of International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, bringing together everyone involved in the sector to raise awareness and combat fraud. Here we round up the best guidance and recommendations on tackling fraud.
Michelle Wright writes for Charity Choice
According to research Cause4 conducted with Rogare, only 5% of fundraisers actively chose it as a profession. How can we establish a career path into the sector?
Michelle Wright writes for Finance Digest
Michelle Wright considers the extent to which entrepreneurs must trade of ethics and success, an issue that is more important than ever as businesses struggle to survive Covid-19 and face ethical scrutiny in light of significant global movements such as Black Lives Matter and Extinction Rebellion.https://www.financedigest.com/is-it-possible-for-entrepreneurs-to-be-ethical-and-successful.html
Michelle Wright writes for Suffolk Norfolk Life
Cause4 CEO writes for Suffolk Norfolk Life about the current challenges for local charities, giving key advice for moving forwards.
Peter Sowerby Foundation funds BCG Trial for Covid-19
A largescale global trial designed to test the theory that the widely-used BCG vaccine could help protect against COVID-19 will soon recruit healthcare staff and care home workers in the UK.
Top Tips for Virtual Board Meetings
As we prepare for another six months of virtual board meetings (at least), Cause4 sets out five top tips for making these as effective as they can be.
Peer-networking in a Digital Environment
Making mutually beneficial business connections in the digital environment
Pick of the Month - October 2020
October's sector round up, highlighting four inspiring individuals delivering impact through their work.
Michelle Wright writes for Fleximise
Michelle Wright, Founder and CEO of one of the UK’s first B Corporations, discusses the importance of making ethical business decisions in times of hardship
