Since our own UK GDPR, including any changes from the Data (Use and Access) Bill, is so heavily based on EU GDPR, it makes sense to pay attention to what’s happening in the EU regarding data protection. In the first of a set of possible changes, the EU looks likely to propose a simplification of […]
Author: Nick Swain
Faith Charities Forum 2025
Many of you are involved in faith-based charities and so this may well be of interest. Civil Society have announced their 2025 Faith Charities Forum with the title of ‘Bridging Divides – Faith, Policy and Social Justice’. According to the press release, the conference is specifically designed for senior leaders and decision-makers working in faith-based […]
Majority of charities remain on X but BlueSky is gaining in popularity
Despite the controversy around X of late, It appears that most charities have remained on the platform, although some have also taken steps onto new platforms such as BlueSky. A recent edition of Civil Society News signposted a blog which provides an in-depth analysis and some useful case studies, and you can read it at […]
Common fundraising myths debunked
Blackbaud has produced a tip sheet highlighting 7 common fundraising myths, such as ‘Operating with minimal overhead is best’ and ‘Running a charity is not like running a business’, and explains exactly why they are myths. You can download it without charge from https://www.blackbaud.co.uk/industry-insights/resources/7-tips-for-building-a-revenue-wise-fundraising-strategy. If you are a fundraiser, your job could be made easier […]
When did you last consider fundraiser wellbeing?
Fundraising has changed significantly in the last 10 years, with the creation of the Fundraising Regulator and the (newly updated) Code of Fundraising Practice. So fundraising guidance has improved and charities should be much more aware of their responsibilities. But one area that can easily be overlooked is the wellbeing of professional fundraisers. The perfect […]