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Why fundraising through challenge events like the London Marathon is so important for charities I get it: when you’re forever being asked to sponsor someone for a challenge to raise money for their chosen charity, it can become tiresome, especially when you might be wondering ‘what difference will my donation really make?’ Well, the specifics of whichever charity you’re giving to aside, I’m here to explain one overarching reason that your contribution DOES make a difference, whoever you’re donating to. In the world of charity fundraising, we operate on two planes: restricted income (‘UI’) and unrestricted income (‘RI’). Often, a substantial proportion of funds raised are RI: the organisation may have been specifically contracted to deliver a particular service with set objectives and performance targets, or a philanthropic donation may have been given on the condition that the money be spent on a particular project or service. Whilst RI is crucial (it forms the bulk of income for many charities; we couldn’t operate without it!), UI – which is rarer – can be used in the way the charity sees fit to deliver maximum impact, and is thus seen as gold in the world of fundraising. For an organisation like The Children’s Society, UI will be vital in achieving our ambitious goal to overturn the damaging decline in children & young people’s wellbeing by 2030. UI allows the charity to invest in the work we know will have the biggest impact, most notably growing our pioneering offer of open-access wellbeing hubs for young people. It takes a whole range of income streams to make a charity run well, but without UI we simply cannot do our best work. The donations you make to anybody’s fundraising pages contribute directly to that, so you can be assured your money will make a splash, even if it does just feel like a drop in the ocean. In case you didn’t know, I’m taking on a whole range of endurance challenges this year to raise money for The Children’s Society – and the London Marathon is just the start! Please donate if you can, and share this post so more people get to know the impact they make by sponsoring friends, family and colleagues for charity events! https://lnkd.in/eSn_nqJ9 #charity #fundraising #LM24 #LondonMarathon

One of the often overlooked consequences of a cost-of-living crisis is the impact on charities. When people have less, they have less to give. There are 27,000 registered charities in Aotearoa, many of which provide life-changing services to our society's most vulnerable. As discussed in this RNZ piece, too many are now struggling to make ends meet. To all those currently working in the charity/non-profit sector- you are not invisible. Thank you for all that you do. https://lnkd.in/gUcC9r6e

📢 Charity Commission Launches Inquiry into Fundraising Activities Amid Hamas Allegations 📜 On April 19, 2024, The Charity Commission initiated a statutory inquiry into fundraising activities tied to Aozma Sultana, who was sanctioned for allegedly supporting Hamas through Gaza Now. 📝 Sultana's involvement led to her automatic disqualification from charity positions. The investigation focuses on funds raised by companies she directs, potentially misused for Hamas promotion. The Charity Commission aims to determine the inquiry's scope and ensure accountability for charitable funds. ✅ The Commission encourages donations to registered charities, emphasizing transparency to support those in need during conflicts like the Israel-Gaza situation. Original source 👉: https://lnkd.in/ehFAtJye #UKsanctions #sanctionsupdate #sanctionscompliance #CharityCommission

You know how to make a difference Briggs Equipment UK Ltd! That’s why the NSPCC wants to become your next charity partner. By working together, we can make a real difference by raising the vital funds needed to stop child abuse, which half a million children in the UK suffer each year. Just imagine, your support could help enable the NSPCC to answer the calls made to Childline - one child calls us every 45 seconds! These calls really do make a difference to the children who call us. What we ask of the team at Briggs Equipment UK, is that you vote for the NSPCC to be your charity of the year, resulting in you leaving a legacy for children in the UK. You can support the NSPCC too by sharing this post with your Briggs Equipment UK colleagues and contacts. Thanks. #MakeADifference #CharityOfTheYear #NSPCC

In an era defined by ever-evolving societal needs, the demand for charitable services is mounting at an unprecedented pace. However, challenges in charity recruitment are making it difficult for organisations to provide the vital services that communities rely on. The blog below goes into how to overcome charity recruitment challenges. #tpp #boardrecruitment #charityrecruitment

Some charitable donations come with limitations imposed by the donor, but there are times when a fund’s purpose may become unlawful, impossible, impracticable or wasteful. What happens when a charity wants to use these funds, but the donor has died and there are no donor representatives available to consent to changes to the restrictions? In the latest issue of Corporate Insights, Peter Martin discusses the various legal doctrines that apply to releasing fund restrictions and the techniques available to charitable organizations https://lnkd.in/g9GP4Q5J #NonProfit #CharitableDonations #Charities

🤔Did you know 96% of UK charities are small? 📊However, new research by NCVO highlights the lack of support for small charities despite their critical role in society. A third of people have relied on food banks, and over 25% sought help from small charities during the cost-of-living crisis. This underscores that small charities are a lifeline for many, especially during challenging times. But income for small charities is falling much faster than for large charities. Nearly half of Brits believe the government should do more to support small charities. 🎉To amplify, support, and connect small charities across the UK, NCVO is celebrating #SmallCharityWeek (24 – 28 June). Visit the campaign website to access special events and resources for your small charity. #SmallCharityWeek #nonprofit #thirdsector #charityCRM

Following a freedom of information request from Alder, The Times reports that one in three serious incident reports submitted to the Charity Commission this reporting year concerned criminal activity - this is a 10% increase compared to last year and risks are evolving rapidly. In a changing world, the risks of reputational damage for the charity sector are intensifying - it's vital that charity leadership teams are aware of the risks and have the right plans in place to avoid crisis. 📰 Follow the link below to read the full article. https://lnkd.in/eF7eHZ-J #charities #crisiscommunications #reputation

We're in a deficit; how does that impact you? Unfortunately, the 24/7 essential expansions we have made to our service mean that we need to raise even more funds than before to keep our life-saving service running. The frightening truth is that for 2024 we are predicting to run at a deficit. This means we will have to go into our limited reserves just to keep the charity flying this year. We strongly believe every person in our service area should have access to our advanced pre-hospital care, no matter what the time of day is - that's why it's incredibly important to sustain our 24/7 service. We rely on your kind donations to save lives. Help our charity during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis: gna.as/appeal247 #Charity #AirAmbulance