In response to the evolving events in the Middle East, the NCSC is advising that UK organisations review their cybersecurity posture. You can read the full alert at https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/ncsc-advises-uk-organisations-take-action-following-conflict-in-middle-east and this includes some practical steps to take.
Author: Nick Swain
Calling early careers fundraisers
If you are an early careers fundraiser (normally in your first three years or considering a career in fundraising) then Fundraising Convention 2026 has a discounted track just for you. You need to act quickly so check things out at https://ciof.org.uk/fundraising-convention-2026/about/early-career-fundraisers.
Save the date – DPPC Tuesday 13 October
The ICO has just confirmed that the 2026 DPPC (Data Protection Practitioners Conference) will take place on Tuesday 13th October 2026. This is an important event for all data protection practitioners and perhaps we will see you there.
CC40 emergency appeal guidance
After recently updating the CC20 guidance on fundraising for trustees, the Charity Commission has just updated its CC40 guidance for charities who want to run emergency appeals legally and effectively so that people affected can receive the help they need. We know that many of you undertake emergency and disaster appeals, and so this guidance […]
Fundraising Regulator annual report
The Fundraising Regulator’s annual report and accounts 2024/25 has been published and you can download a copy with the link https://www.fundraisingregulator.org.uk/about-us/reports/annual-report.