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We contribute towards positive social change by:

  • Championing the needs of small and medium voluntary sector organisations
  • Providing practical training courses including the Fundraising Programme in partnership with the Institute of Fundraising.
  • Running conferences, seminars, briefings and Charityfair (the biggest annual forum for the sector)
  • Researching and publishing reference guides and handbooks
  • Providing the subscription websites www.trustfunding.org.uk, www.governmentfunding.org.uk, www.companygiving.org.uk and www.grantsforindividuals.org.uk, which enable charities to access sustainable and broad-based sources of revenue
  • Producing a free monthly e-newsletter packed with information and special offers - subscribe to DSC e-news

    If you are interested in our training courses and publications, please contact us for our free guides. We are committed to providing you with the best service we can and you are welcome to give us feedback.


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