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The only thing more satisfying than applying a RAPAID sticker perfectly straight and without a single air bubble is knowing that a passer by seeing that sticker could save a life! 🙌🏽 The RAPAID stickers in the front and back windows of a cab are a really important part of each installation because they enable members of the public or emergency services to identify which cabs are carrying a RAPAID emergency bandages kit. Don’t forget, if you see one, help is at hand, and the driver has agreed to be part of our campaign. 🤩 We always love to see pictures of cabs you’ve spotted with our kits, so if you do see one, take a snap, share it, and tag us📸 – spreading the word is a great way to help our cause.🙏🏽 #emergencybandages #bleedkits #stopthebleed #charity #fundraising #donate #rapaid

While charities explicitly linked to Mayors of cities or regions are relatively well established in north America, with a variety of aims, including spurring civic philanthropy and acting as a catalyst for regional and civic systemic change, here in England I believe there are so far only two. Me and Fran Darlington-Pollock are the proud CEOs respectively of The Mayor's Fund for London and Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity. Though we are different charities with distinctive origins and focus, we do have some key things in common, and each have good relationships with our Patron Mayors, and of course with many of the wider mix of charities doing vital work in London and Manchester. In an era where charities could do with an increased focus on philanthropy and some alignment around system change locally and regionally, we have begun to explore whether we could do pieces of joint work together. We have enjoyed sharing a bit of our experiences with each other as we've navigated the space between political administrations and the wider voluntary sector (it's not always straightforward and we certainly don't want to imply we have got everything right ourselves!). On the back of a 2023 report from Centre for Cities which suggested there might be potential for growing resources for civil society via stronger relationships with Mayors, we pulled together some thoughts, really as conversation starters, to see whether there is an appetite for shared learning, as more areas of the country adopt some kind of Mayoral governance. We know of course that resources are scarce, and so setting up new structures may not be an easy or necessary course - particularly when many areas and regions already have effective and respected voluntary sector infrastructure. But however informally, this might be all the more reason for charities to try and engage with their Mayors, as drivers of change at a local or regional level, and at the same time, help those Mayors connect more effectively with the communities and charities in their local area. Anyway, our thoughts have now been kindly published by Charity Times and we're sharing now in case of interest. If you are interested in connecting or hearing more, or if you are developing your own connections with a city or regional mayor, please do contact me or Fran and we'll be delighted to explore further! https://lnkd.in/ezJK-4FY 

Last year, the #UK #population #donated an incredible £88 #billion to 168,000 #charities. Yet, more people are ending up on the streets, and families with children are becoming #homeless at an alarming rate. This reveals a deeper issue: the problem isn’t a lack of #generosity—it’s a #BrokenSystem. What we see on the streets are #symptoms of #MissManagement its core. Despite billions in #donations, the fundamental issues remain unresolved. The solution? #ProperManagement . It’s not just about giving—it’s about #leading with accountability and addressing the root #causes. We have the #power to fix the #system and create meaningful, lasting #change. Together, we can make a real difference. #Charity #Leadership #SocialChange #Homelessness #SystemicChange #EffectiveManagement #Generosity #CorporateResponsibility #NonProfit #MakingADifference #GrassRootCharities

"Let's change the way we think about changing the world." - Dan Pallotta Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta calls out the double standard that drives our broken relationship to charities. Too many nonprofits, he says, are rewarded for how little they spend -- not for what they get done. Instead of equating frugality with morality, he asks us to start rewarding charities for their big goals and big accomplishments (even if that comes with big expenses). https://lnkd.in/dzY4tS4

Clodagh O'Reilly delivered an excellent session and offered some great advice for organisations on the topic of Governance for Social Impact during Charity Trustees' Week. "For me, working in difficult situations and charities, sometimes you feel like you're getting nowhere, but actually implementing and monitoring an evaluation of social impact makes you feel like we actually are making changes in society. We tend to take it for granted, particularly the executive team. And when we think about one of the roles of governance is being a caretaker of the organisation and making sure that the executive team feel valued. Reflecting back on that is really good. Doing that exercise at the end of the year if the team feel exasperated or exhausted, that you can reflect back and say look at all that we have done." - Clodagh O'Reilly You can watch the recording of the session here: https://lnkd.in/eSVCZMgC

Curious about which organizations qualify as ‘charitable’ to benefit from RedLadder? 🤔 Charities approved ✅ by RedLadder can get custom ladders 🪜 designed to elevate their growth 📈. Note: Political organizations and hate groups are strictly prohibited 🚫 from the program. Don’t see a charity you want to support? Just request it to be added to our list 📋. RedLadder’s decisions on organization inclusion are final and at our discretion. #RedLadder #Charity #SupportingGrowth #CommunityFirst

Imagine a world where every small act of kindness sparks a wave of transformation. Volunteering is more than just giving your time, it’s about sharing hope, spreading love, and inspiring others to build a brighter, better future for all. When you volunteer, you become part of something bigger than yourself. You touch lives, strengthen communities, and leave a legacy of compassion and impact. The world needs changemakers like you. Take the first step today—lend your hand, share your heart, and help create the change we all want to see. Send us a DM to get started. #VolunteerForGood #foodcliquesupport #sdg2030 #zerohunger #sdg2 #hungerheroes #endinghunger #foodsystem #charity #donation #socialimpact

A new report has found that charities need to listen more to remove the digital barriers that prevent disabled people from volunteering - find out more on the Third Sector website at https://lnkd.in/e3cmY5Xr #afcf #digitalbarriers #fundraising #fundraisingprofessionals #disabledvolunteers

To focus on positive things, I'd like to espouse the value of charity and corporate partnerships. Wellbeing, working for a common cause and learning new skills. These are just a few of the benefits of charities and private-sector partnerships! #CharityCorporatePartnerships #ThirdSector #PrivateSector

"A huge thank you to Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation UK for funding our brand new hub in partnership with Poplar HARCA in their recently revamped Feldy Community Centre. From January, this programme will provide 12 primary school children and their families with vital academic support in English and Maths over 27 weeks, and give meaningful paid work experience to two university student as tutors, and one sixth former as a classroom assistant, who we're thrilled to have recruited in partnership with We are Spotlight's youth centre. We're passionate about bringing together innovative partnerships – with national companies and local grassroots organisations who share our mission and values – to reach even more young people in 2025 and beyond!" — Amy Whitelock Gibbs, CEO of Tutors United