Directory of Social Change is closing
After more than 50 years of supporting hundreds of thousands of charities and community groups we are sorry to have...
ByJessica Threlfall, Senior Researcher, DSC —Governance —
The Guide to New Trusts 2026: What’s new and why does it matter?
This new guide highlights more than 100 newly registered grant-makers whose emerging funding activity offers charities valuable new opportunities for...
ByDebra Allcock Tyler, CEO, DSC —Finance & law —
Why charity finance shapes the future
Charity finance professionals should be seen not as organisational handbrakes, but as strategic partners whose financial insight helps charities make...
ByIan Pembridge, Research Coordinator, DSC —Governance —
Using AI to ask better questions, not give better answers
Research Coordinator Ian shares some tips on how to craft better AI questions
ByGabriella Poznansky, Senior Digital Content and Communications Officer, DSC —Policy, campaigns & research —
Charity Policy Round-Up – September 2026
The biggest charity policy developments, explained quickly for busy charity professionals.
ByBen Wittenberg, Director of Development and Delivery, DSC —Governance —
Get your leadership and governance game back on track
Learning and development isn't always about long-term or in-depth interventions that need a big commitment and a lot of time...
ByDSC's Funds Online Team —
Share your thoughts and win £500 of DSC training vouchers
Funds Online combines DSC’s decades of funding expertise with new Subscriber Insider benefits, giving fundraisers more updates, insights, tools and...
ByDebra Allcock Tyler, CEO, DSC —Governance —
When times are tough, what does good governance look like?
A practical look at how charity boards can provide strong, effective governance and support their organisations through challenging times.
