What disintermediation means for the charity sector
Ben Roberts
Last year, we explored the strong outpouring of support for the victims of the war in Ukraine. Nearly half of the general public reported taking action to help refugees or those still in the country in April 2022. This was a spectacular indicator of the dedication to philanthropy that we see again and again in the British public – but we identified a concerning trend in their giving.
Do we need an emergency funder response to the cost of living crisis?
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Tim Harrison-Byrne & Rosie Burrells
Let’s stop reinforcing the donor stereotype
This week's blog challenges existing misconceptions on which demographics are considered to be the most lucrative donors, and how charities can open the doors to a more diverse range of communities.
The Ukraine crisis response shows the appetite of the public to help, but also the risk to charities of disintermediation
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This week’s blog looks into the general public’s response to the Ukraine crisis, exploring the most popular methods of support and what this means for charities. Will disintermediation hinder charities and effective aid? How can charities overcome this challenge?
Where next for NHS charities?
Tim Harrison-Byrne
In 2020, NHS Charities Together raised £150m. In 2019, under a different name, it raised £388,000. That is a 38000% increase. I’m sure there is a story to be told by the charity on how you cope with such an unbelievable increase, which is surely unprecedented in the voluntary sector?
Countdown to Christmas - 9 fundraising strategies that have impressed us.
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We are finally at the most wonderful time of the year, especially for fundraising as it’s the season of giving. In this week's blog, we take you through some great charity campaigns and events that have impressed us this festive season.