What have charities ever done for us?

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‘Journalistic appeal and outstanding expertise combine to provide an impartial, comprehensive understanding of the sector. Perceptive insights into current opportunities suggest even greater future roles for charities.’

Charles Jardine, London South Bank University

What it's about: When the coronavirus pandemic took hold early in 2020, charities were among the first to respond to the resulting social and economic distress. But recent scandals and a more critical climate have overshadowed the vital role they play.

 

What Have Charities Ever Done for Us? rebalances the debate, using case studies and interviews to illustrate how charities support people and communities, foster heritage and culture and pioneer responses to crucial social, ethical and environmental questions.

 

Who it's for: A must-read for anyone in the UK voluntary sector and the general public at large who want to understand the true value of charities in today’s society.

 

Get your copy of What Have Charities Ever Done For Us? here.

Only a handful of spaces are left for the next free DSC Zoom Talk discussing all that charities do for us this Wednesday. Sign up here before it is fully booked.

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Essential online training dates coming up

This week – last chance to book

Mastering your Inbox – Tuesday 13 April

Unconscious Bias – Tuesday 13 April

April 2021

Filling up fast! Zoom Talk: What have charities ever done for us? – Wednesday 14 April

Business and Strategic Planning – Wednesday 14 April

Increasing Corporate Support & Sponsorship – Thursday 15 April

Extra date added! Writing for Impact – Thursday 15 April

Impact: Understanding and Quantifying Your Social Value – Friday 16 April

 

FULLY BOOKED Managing Volunteers – Monday 19 – Tuesday 20 April

Managing for Managers – Tuesday 20 April

Filling up fast! Proposal Writing for Beginners – Wednesday 21 April

Financial Governance for Trustees – Wednesday 21 April

Advanced Practical Project Management – Part 1 – Thursday 22 April

Running a Digital AGM – Thursday 22 April

Fundraising with Digital Marketing – Friday 23 April

 

Moving into Fundraising – Monday 26 April

Filling up Fast! Recruiting Trustees for your Charity – Monday 26 – 30 Friday April

Proposal Writing: Developing Your Skills – Wednesday 28 April

Duties of a Trustee – Wednesday 28 April

Support and Supervision of Staff – Thursday 29 April

Filling up fast! Moving into Project Management – Thursday 29 April

Mastering Time Management – Friday 30 April

The Essentials of Individual Giving – Friday 30 April

May 2021

Introduction to Impact Measurement – Wednesday 5 May

Minute Taking Skills – Thursday 6 May

 

Essential Presentation Skills – Wednesday 12 May

FREE Zoom Talk: Feminist leadership for all: a practical introduction – Wednesday 12 May

Process Mapping: How to organise your processes effectively – Thursday 13 May

Moving into Management – Friday 14 May

 

The Future of Data Protection in the UK – Monday 17 May

Duties of a Trustee – Tuesday 18 May

Communicating to Influence – Tuesday 18 May

Business Writing Skills – Thursday 20 May

 

Stress-free Remote Working – Monday 24 May

Mastering Your Inbox – Tuesday 25 May

Support and Supervision of Staff – Tuesday 25 May

Finance for Non-Finance Managers – Tuesday 25 May

Duties of a Company Secretary – Tuesday 25 May

Introduction to Trust Fundraising – Wednesday 26 May

Writing for Impact – Wednesday 26 May

Moving into Fundraising – Thursday 27 May

Tools & Techniques for Problem-Solving – Thursday 27 May

Business and Strategic Planning – Thursday 27 May

New Chief Executive – New Challenges – Friday 28 May

Further dates announced for 2021, find out more here.

Covid-19 support and advice hub

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic we have been posting and sharing a wide range of support and advice for the sector. As a result, we have collated this information into an easy-to-navigate page where you will find a roundup of helpful information regarding operating in the current pandemic.

 

This page includes our most recent Covid-19 funding update pages, as well as specific sector news and more!

 

Click here to visit the hub.

Charity Commission publishes draft guidance to clarify responsible investment

Civil Society have reported that The Charity Commission has published draft guidance to help trustees make decisions on responsible investment. The Commission said in a statement that trustees at all charities are free to decide whether to adopt responsible investment practices, and are not required only to focus on maximising financial returns. Read the article here.

Clubs in Crisis Fund

One-off grants of £2,021 are available to UK sports clubs and organisations within the sports development sector which have been affected by the pandemic. Find out more about the fund here.

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