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Impactful interviews marking the start of Small Charity Week 📢 According to new research from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), tens of thousands of small charities are the backbone of our society, offering essential lifelines to many communities. There are around 157,400 small charities in the UK, and they are crucial. Nearly half of Brits believe the government should do more to support them, and over two-thirds say their closure would severely impact local communities. To spotlight this issue, we have arranged interviews with Sarah Elliott, CEO of NCVO, and regional case studies from small charities making a difference. These interviews will discuss how we can support these charities and what the next government must do to ensure their survival and continued impact. #EarnedMedia #SmallCharityWeek #BroadcastPR

The model of charity governance we all work within is founded in the Victorian era and its view of how charity works. But is it fit for purpose in a world that has changed, and are there better ways we can ensure good, accountable governance for our sector? Join us for a robust, intelligent debate at #ACEVOFest24 that will seek to explore two key questions: 1. Do we sacrifice agility and effective strategic decision making in order to maintain the current split between trustee and executive in our board structures of charities? 2. What would/do alternative models of civil society governance look like, in the UK and elsewhere, and what advantages/disadvantages could they offer us? Panel speakers: Ian Hempseed Daisy O'Reilly-Weinstock Malcolm John Book now: https://lnkd.in/eXd9JvJk

Always a pleasure to catch up with the boys from TIACS and TradeMutt. The work they do with Mental Health Awareness is just amazing. Keep up the great work. #touchedbychristopher #christopherslaw #letstalkaboutsafety #complacency #safetyfirst #speakup #stopspeakupsavelives #construction #constructionindustry #safetymanager #projectmanagers #manufacturing #renewablesindustry #safetyfirst #toolboxtalks #toolbox #rail #transport #mining #metro #solarpower #solarfarm #solarfarms #windfarm #windpower #tunnelling #Metro #mentalhealth

On International Day of Charity, we look at how our amazing Englobe UK employees have reached out to wider parts of society, assisting those who need our help the most. To raise awareness about charities and why it is important to help. International Day of Charity serves to increase and enhance social responsibility across the entire world, increasing our support for charitable causes and bringing everyone together in solidarity. #InternationalDayofCharity #EnglobeUK #Englobe #GreatPlaceToWork #ProudOfOurWork #Remediation #remediationcontractor #SoilTreatmentFacilities #BrownFieldContracting #EnablingWorks #IntegratedEnvironmentalServices #InfrastructureProjects #CivilEngineering #SocialValue

What will 2024 hold for the voluntary and community sector in Yorkshire? We asked this question of 3 incredible thought leaders yesterday as part of our programme of support to organisations that make grants in Yorkshire. Knowing the wider social, economic and political landscape has never been more important for funders when grants are often the lifeline keeping essential charitable organisations going. Together our speakers - Sarah Vibert, CEO of NCVO, Jack Larkham from Pro Bono Economics and Nicky Ruddick from Community First Yorkshire made the collective case that in Yorkshire, where there is a greater number of smaller charities than the national average, 2024 is going to be another challenging year and particularly for grassroots charities. Challenges include recruiting volunteers and trustees, getting the right support and access to bank accounts. All issues that funders consider as part of their due diligence of any grant application. The 40+ funders at the event then had space to consider how their funder practice might need to adapt to ensure that these issues don't get in the way of getting essential funding to local organisations. If you are making grants in Yorkshire - whether as a charity, a business or a public sector body - join Yorkshire Funders today and be better informed. Carla Marshall David Warner MBE Tim Cutts

Today is International Day of Charity, so, we thought we would share one that is very special to us - Ronald McDonald House 🤝 Denis Wood was a cherished colleague and Board Member of Ronald McDonald House. We know that his unwavering dedication, volunteering, and generous contributions to the mission will be profoundly missed. Just like Denis - we believe in this truly incredible cause. Head to their website to read more about the impact Denis had and to learn about the amazing work they do via the link in below. https://lnkd.in/gqy4QbRW #MunroBenge #AccountingServices #BusinessAdvisory #CharteredAccountants #ProfessionalServices #BusinessTips #FinancialAdvice #ClientSuccess #BackEnd

Did you know this? Every Local Citizens Advice is an independent local charity, ranging from very small to large with most in the middle. However we are all members (and pay a membership fee) of our umbrella National Citizens Advice which makes us stronger together. #WeAreCitizensAdvice

Mills & Reeve increase commitment to #birmingham as they celebrate 25 years in the region... #National #lawfirm Mills & Reeve has recently celebrated over 25 years in the region by announcing the #relocation of their #birmingham team to a new #officespace and establishing new regional charity partnerships - further committing the firm to making a positive impact in the region. Read the full story on todays news desk 👇 https://lnkd.in/ejVr3_zn #legalnews

Yesterday, John Bevan and I created a straightforward template to use with one of our clients around our Architecture of Participation framework... https://lnkd.in/erm7hAEF We've used the AoP approach with huge organisations like Greenpeace and Red Hat, and tiny charities who we assisted during the pandemic lockdowns. If this seems like something that would benefit you and your organisation, get in touch! DM's open, or use https://lnkd.in/ey_3RcsH #Participation #OpenSource #CommunitiesOfPractice #Communities #OrganisationalDevelopment #DigitalStrategy #CommunityStrategy