News from the UK Charity Sector
Setting the Stage The Fundraising Regulator has announced the strategic appointment of three new board members—Jo Swinhoe, Ian Karet, and Barbara Kasumu—signalling a significant reinforcement of its governance at a critical time for the...
A System in Crisis A ‘broken’ system is trapping people with motor neurone disease (MND) in unsafe and unsuitable homes, forcing them to spend their final months battling bureaucracy instead of living with dignity,...
The recent success of the 21st annual Shooting Star Ball is a powerful case study of the enduring relevance of high-profile fundraising galas for the UK charity sector. Hosted by Shooting Star Children’s...
The Intersection of Sport, Adversity, and Advocacy The announcement that former international rugby player Ed Slater has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the University of Gloucestershire marks more than just a personal...
Premier League Foundation’s Model Delivers £21 Social Value for Every £1 Invested. The Power of the Pitch. The Premier League Foundation’s achievements, such as benefiting over 2.5 million people and delivering £21 in social...
The £72 Million Question in a 131-Year Fight In the ongoing struggle for gender equality, global cosmetics giant Avon has just placed a significant new stake on the table: the international ‘Equal Futures...
Reality A Sector Divided Over New Accounting Rulebook The finalisation of the new 2026 Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) marks the most significant overhaul of charity accounting in years. Regulators have championed the...
For the ten Midlands charities sharing a new £100,000 fund, the support is a vital lifeline. For the wider UK charity sector, it’s a stark reminder of a systemic crisis where women and...
A Tale of Two Realities When comedian Alan Carr secured an £87,500 prize pot for Neuroblastoma UK in the finale of Celebrity Traitors, it provided a welcome dose of good news—a high-profile, emotionally charged...
The AI Wave Arrives The breakneck speed of technological change can be astonishing. When ChatGPT launched, it surpassed 100 million active users in just two months—a milestone that took social media giants TikTok...
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