Charity in the press: it can't all be bad news?

Submitted by ben.roberts on

Being immersed in our sector, it can be easy to forget that we’re subject to a lot more news about charity than the general public. Sure, there are a few items that have a wide reach: scandals, Christmas ad round-ups, the occasional accusation from a politico. Or, charities can be used as a peripheral indicator of hardship, with a presence around the war in Ukraine, death of the Queen, or cost-of-living crisis. But in general, the relationship between the public and charities falls back on the belief that no news is good news.

The Ukraine crisis response shows the appetite of the public to help, but also the risk to charities of disintermediation

Submitted by Rebecca Thomas on
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?
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