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#GivingTuesday is almost over! Here are a few of our favorite charities Whether you give locally or nationally Today's the day! What are some of YOUR favorite charities? Comment below! ⬇️⬇️ Share the awareness for your favorite charities! 😍

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Insightful and highlights importance of various dimensions of a fundraising environment

People often ask me to explain what a community foundation does. At its simplest, County Durham Community Foundation gets money in and then gets it out to the small, essential but all too often underfunded grassroot charities that are intimately connected to and trusted by their communities. Charities that do everything asked of them and more. Charities that rely on a few passionate staff, lots of volunteers and a 'well, we just have to...if not us, then who' mindset. This report from The Centre for Social Justice is short but brings together all too familiar stats to us. A few headlines: - 85 per cent of all charitable income in England and Wales goes to just 4 per cent of registered charities - average expenditure for small charities has risen by almost 12 per cent post-pandemic, compared with only a 3 per cent rise in income - the 10 biggest charities spend more on fundraising alone (£243 million) than the combined total income of over 75,000 smaller charities - 75 per cent of the sector’s total income flows to just 1 per cent of charities- charities in London receive up to 8 times more public funding than elsewhere in the country Sobering stats as we enter a new budget year, a year when I expect we will support near enough 600 small charities again in County Durham alone, all doing vital work. Thats a lot of small charities in just one part of the UK doing tough work that is getting tougher every single day. UK Community Foundations #enrichinglives #smallbutvital

Such a relevant post! The dependencies and enablers highlighted in the 2nd pie must be measured to truly meausre and optimise the 1st pie.

Local charities have a big impact on their communities. These grassroots groups are embedded in their communities, having an intimate understanding of local issues and tailoring their efforts to address specific community needs. They are trusted by local people and can get to the root of problems more effectively, fostering genuine, long-term change. Despite this, local charities frequently receive less attention and funding than their national counterparts, which often capture the lion's share of public and corporate support. Each year, we work with over 500 local charities. As a Community Foundation,  our role within Norfolk is to ensure that these grassroots groups receive the vital funding they need to make a difference in individuals' lives. We understand the crucial roles which local charities play and are pleased that The Centre for Social Justice is drawing attention to the funding challenges facing small charities. Their new report, ‘Underfunded and Overlooked’, highlights some concerning statistics that resonate with our experiences: 📈Post-pandemic, average expenditure for small charities has increased by nearly 12%, while income has only risen by 3%. 📌75% of the sector’s total income is received by just 1% of charities, with London-based charities receiving up to eight times more public funding than those elsewhere. 🪙85% of all charitable income in England and Wales is concentrated in just 4% of registered charities. 🪣The 10 largest charities spend more on fundraising alone (£243 million) than the combined total income of over 75,000 smaller charities. At Norfolk Community Foundation, we are committed to helping small charities overcome these funding challenges. We want to ensure local charities have the support they need to continue their invaluable work. Thank you to everyone who supports our mission and helps make a difference in Norfolk. #ShineBrighter #Norfolk #Charity 

𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀? 📌  Charities, if you want to grow your fundraising numbers - enable your fundraisers to perform better - because that's what drives results. When you motivate and value fundraisers (internally) and donors (externally) - to get behind the your mission. 😀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 - 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁.

Did you see the 10th annual report Australian Charities Report? It’s a great resource to share with your Board - especially those who aren't actively involved in the NFP or charity sector and might not be across the major trends. Of interest to us at Benefolk was: 📈 Unlike 2021, all charity sizes experienced revenue growth in 2022 💵 Total revenue increased by $11 billion to a record $200 billion, but at the same time expenses increased by $21 billion. 😲 The net income figure recorded across the sector – $5.7 billion – was the lowest figure the ACNC has ever reported. ✳ While the sector’s assets grew by 8.3% to $457 billion during 2022, total liabilities increased by 11.5% to reach $158 billion. 💳 In 2022, the charity sector’s total expenses increased by $22 billion (12.6%) to $195.8 billion. The increase of 12.6% was twice the rate of inflation. We are grateful to Sue Woodward AM and her team at Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission for ensuring this data continues to be shared widely with all Australians, to help us better understand our important charitable sector.

Three key features set community foundations like PCF apart: 1️⃣ Endowment Building: We create lasting support for local priorities through endowments and other funds. 2️⃣ Local Grant-Making Expertise: With a deep understanding of community issues, we evaluate well-being and support a range of local charities. 3️⃣ Building Community: Acting as a 'charity of charities,' we bring together diverse voices to tackle pressing local challenges. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dMBWS64R