Roundup of available funding schemes for charities
The pandemic has impacted the charity sector in various ways from funding to operations - here is a roundup of available funding schemes.
ASOS and DPD join forces to collect unwanted clothes from your doorstep
The circular fashion initiative that will benefit charities and free up wardrobe space. Online shopping is convenient and ever-growing in popularity. Yet this saviour of boredom and guilty pleasure has bad implications on the planet. Accessible fashion combined with social…
Turn donations into funds for your charity
Vintage Cash Cow is a company that provides charities with an outlet to sell unsold and non-saleable donations. Based in Leeds, Vintage Cash Cow was launched in 2015. However, it was not until towards the end of 2018 that the…
How charities can navigate and adapt to restrictions
With the end of restrictions on the horizon and the idea of life as we know proposed to begin in June, charities can start preparations to resume their operations. Although many adapted to the changes that the pandemic caused, by…
Fundraising using social media
Over $5 billion has been raised for non-profit and personal causes through fundraisers on Facebook and Instagram Social media is no longer a means to only connect with friends, family or share memes. You can use these platforms to raise…
How the pandemic affected charities
Covid-19 has caused chaos and disruption throughout the globe to work and personal life, and as we continue to navigate and adapt to the pandemic, charities have spoken out as to how they've been affected. 84% of charities have reported…
How to start a charity
Creating a charity is an admirable venture, but like any new venture, it requires a lot of preparation. The fundamentals of creating a charity are listed by Gov.uk in six important steps. Find trustees for your charity. Make sure the…
How charities can harness the power of social media
"The world is at your fingertips" – it may be cliché, but this phrase couldn’t be more accurate. In a world where a smartphone is the most favourable accessory and scrolling is the most popular way to pass time on…
How to raise funds for your charity
If you don’t ask, you don’t get. It may feel presumptuous, but asking for help toward your charity's cause is important and necessary. And contrary to popular belief, a monetary donation isn’t the only way to help a charity. Various…
The 2021 Budget – a brief for small charities
The 2021 budget announcement by Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed that there was little mention of local government finances, an important source of funding for small charities. Perhaps it’s the misconception that charities can solely rely on funds from other sources…