Of course it is, we hope, and this is at the core of the Fundraising Promise, which every organisation agrees to when they register with the Fundraising Regulator https://www.fundraisingregulator.org.uk/about-fundraising/resources/fundraising-promise. However, we note that the Charity Commission has recently opened a number of statutory inquiries where they feel there are questions to be answered. You can […]
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CC20 guidance updated
CC20 is the Charity Commission guide entitled ‘Charity Fundraising: a guide to trustee duties’ and it’s an essential document for trustees and fundraisers to be aware of. CC20 has just been updated, and it appears that some changes are to make it more accessible. However, this would be a good time for fundraisers and trustees […]
How to reactivate your lapsed donors
SOFII, that excellent free resource to help your fundraising, has a great new case study on how to reactivate your lapsed donors at https://sofii.org/case-study/age-action-there-is-no-fireside-like-your-own-direct-mail. We recommend that you read it and see how you can apply its success to your reactivation program
2026 JustGiving Event Fundraising report is here
JustGiving, from Blackbaud, has just launched its 2026 Event Fundraising Snapshot report and claims to give data on Free but for the ‘cost’ of your personal data, it could be good reading for fundraisers and Trustees alike, as you shape your 2026 plans. You can download it at https://www.justgiving.com/for-charities/resources/2026-event-fundraising-snapshot.
Could you benefit from a new £12million fund?
The UK government, through the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched the new £12 million Local Covenant Partnerships (LCP) Fund, an investment over three years which is designed to support local communities. According to the details at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-local-covenant-partnerships-fund, it will focus on areas such as mental health, adult social care and child poverty, and […]