After a summer break, there is not actually much more to report. The ICO has launched consultation’s on other areas of the DUAA but not soft opt-in. It had said this consultation would launch in August 2025 but there is no sign of that yet. In the meantime, we would encourage you to consider the […]
Author: Nick Swain
Has MailChimp authenticated your domain?
Many email marketing tools are available, but MailChimp does seem to be a market leader for smaller organisations. So if that’s the tool that you use, we wondered whether you have had MailChimp authenticate your domain? It can help ensure delivery of emails, and contribute to smooth the running of automations and workflows. If you […]
Charity registrations hit 1,000 per month
The Charity Commission has announced that they plan to use AI tools to help with the backlog of charity registrations, which have reached 1,000 per month. Their blog at https://charitycommission.blog.gov.uk/2025/08/26/an-evolving-charity-sector/ focuses on how AI tools could help reduce waiting times for applications, but we do wonder how many more charities we need? There are already […]
How is fundraising trending in 2025?
Blackbaud has produced a helpful infographic from their Status of Fundraising 2025 report, and you can download it using the link https://www.blackbaud.co.uk/industry-insights/resources/how-is-fundraising-trending-in-2025.
Introduction to Fundraising course
I am pleased to say that the one-day course in late September is now fully booked, but we are planning the next one, and possibly one outside London (Leeds?) if there is sufficient demand. If this might be of interest to you, a new fundraiser you know, or a Board member who needs to know […]