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🍁 Autumn Budget: What It Means for Charities? 🙏 With next week’s autumn budget announcement approaching us, what should Charities be looking out for? ✅ More Funding: New government funds could help charities expand support to more people. ✅ Donation Incentives: Tax relief changes might boost public donations, aiding fundraising. ✅ Support for Vulnerable Groups: If welfare is prioritised, charities focused on at-risk communities may see extra resources. ✅ Green Initiatives: Sustainability funding could support eco-friendly practices in charities. ✅ Collaboration: New budget policies might encourage partnerships across charities, government and businesses. #AutumnBudget #CharitySector #Nonprofits #CommunityImpact #SocialChange

This is really important strategically for our sector. #Charitable #Grantmakers by themselves won't be able to shoulder the demand entirely. Rectifying the dire state of #LocalGovernment finances but also improving #Corporate giving and #Philanthropy, getting it higher up the policy agenda has to be part of the solution in my opinion. Also getting the #DormantAssets actually deployed to communities via #CommunityWealthFund(s).

It's tough out there! Charities are under incredible strain after years of cuts and austerity that have caused them to be needed more than ever by their communities. It is a perfect storm. More need. More red tape. More legislation Higher prices Less funding from All sources as funders, individuals, businesses struggle with the same issues And governments make cuts which cause more problems Charities pick up the pieces of the mess they make The announcement of the closure of Zoes Place in Liverpool is another example of the challenges the sector faces. Hundreds of charities are closing and vital services lost. Many charity staff are burning out, becoming ill or giving up in desperation and exhaustion. It is not bad management. It is unprecedented times. There has never been a greater need for people to give and support their local charities. Give without expecting lots of the charity's time. Give without tieing up the money to projects which means they can't pay staff or bills. Offering time is great but doesn't pay the bills. Regular, unrestricted giving, even in small amounts is like gold dust. Together we can make a difference.

A recent survey by Temporary Use Aid reveals that 73% of charities find it moderately or extremely difficult to secure spaces. Conducted with over 200 charities, volunteer groups, and social enterprises, the survey highlights the pressing issue of space acquisition in the non-profit sector. However, there's hope. By collaborating with charities, property owners can save more on business rates than through 'box-shifting'. This partnership can provide essential support for vulnerable residents and help charities operate smoothly. Have you encountered similar challenges in securing operational spaces? Share your experiences or get in touch to discuss further: www.tpp.co.uk #CharitySector #NonProfitChallenges #TemporaryHousingCX

📈Amid a serious decline in funding - from government, local authorities and individual donations - grants from charitable foundations are one of the few funding streams that has remained stable during a time of increased demand for charities. Emily Harle's analysis in Third Sector explores how this demand is shifting upstream and the impact it is having on grantmakers. https://lnkd.in/em7qTbv6 🔍𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 1. 📊 Surge in applications: Association of Charitable Foundations members report staggering increases in application volumes – ranging from 30% to an overwhelming 100%. 2. ⚖️ Capacity constraints: grantmakers face the delicate balance of managing this surge, usually with a very small staff team, while maintaining fair, effective evaluation processes. 3. 🔄 Adaptive responses from funders: - Increasing funding allocations - Restructuring grant programmes to better align with charities' needs - Streamlining decision-making processes - Reducing administrative burden on applicants 4. ⏸️ Temporary Pauses: Some grantmakers have had to temporarily suspend new applications while implementing these essential changes. At Association of Charitable Foundations we emphasise the importance of collaboration between funders. When grantmakers consider pausing their programmes, we encourage dialogue with other funders to understand the ecosystem-wide impact of such decisions. #CharitableFunding #Philanthropy #NonprofitSector #GrantMaking #SocialImpact 

With Budget 2025 fast approaching, join us for a deep dive into In our first deep dive into our 2025 budget submission. 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 The importance of sustainable funding for charities cannot be understated. For #charities, reliable, sustainable #funding would allow them to plan for the future, and all the uncertainties and variables that the future may bring. The measures proposed to support this cover the key #economic, resource and retention-based issues facing charities today. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eAuXsiub #budget2025 #Ireland

Public charities, also known as 501(c)(3)s by the IRS, must support themselves as they work on fulfilling their missions. Much of that support must come from the public. ⁠ ⁠ To receive public funding charities must run fundraising campaigns directed toward individual donors. Nonprofits can also apply for foundation grants. Nonprofits can also charge fees for services, sell merchandise, and sell tickets for performances. There are specific rules for ow much income may be generated from charging for services. That revenue is called "earned" income, and many charities benefit from establishing these income sources. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Visit our website to read the entire blog. https://lnkd.in/eYYWQ2Hx⁠ #businessmanagementconsultant #businessdevelopmentconsultant #businessconsultants #bossnetwork #onlinebusinessconsultant #nonprofit #funding #nonprofitorforprofit

As we approach GivingTuesday and year-end giving, the latest Fundraising Effectiveness Project report shows promising trends. Charitable giving rose by 3.7% in Q2, the largest second-quarter jump in four years. However, donor retention remains a challenge, with a 4.5% decline. First-time donor retention is particularly low at 11.1%. Tim Sarrantonio, Chair of the FEP, emphasizes the importance of using these insights to adjust strategies in real time, focusing on donor retention and optimizing outreach. With 3.4 million donors and $4.3 billion raised, nonprofits have a pivotal opportunity to increase their impact this season. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e8JcyFhg #GivingTuesday #YearEndGiving #Nonprofit #Fundraising #Charity #DonorRetention #Impact

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📊 Small Charity Sector Insights: Latest Trends from Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales Report As a proud champion of small charities through Givey I wanted to share some crucial insights from the latest Lloyds Bank Foundation research covering 59 small and local charities. 🌟 Key Positive Developments: • Improving staff retention through career development frameworks • Rise in participatory service development • Increased partnership working across sectors • Growth in trauma-informed practices 🚨 Critical Challenges: • Static funding despite rising costs since 2017 • Growing service demand, especially housing support • Staff recruitment and retention struggles • Complex needs requiring more resources 💡 What Small Charities Need: • Long-term unrestricted funding • Core cost support • Development resources • Stronger voice in policy decisions At Givey, we're committed to championing these vital charities that form the backbone of our communities. Every small charity matters, and every donation makes a difference. Givey has raised over £5m for over 7K small charities from over 150k donors in the UK #SmallCharities #CharityTuesday #GivingBack #CommunityImpact #SocialImpact #Fundraising #NonprofitSector #CharityLeadership #GiveyForGood #LocalCommunity #SocialChange #VoluntarySector #smallandmighty Ready to support a small charity? Visit www.givey.com to make a difference today! 🙌