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Thanks but no thanks: when is it right for charities to refuse donations?
The RNLI hit the headlines in December last year for refusing a donation from a foxhunting fundraiser.
It raised an interesting question: when is it right for charities to refuse donations?
Find out what The CharityCommission has to say in our latest blog post.
Has the charity telethon had its day?
BBC Children in Need is synonymous with the word ‘telethon’. Since it first hit our TV screens in 1980, the annual event has raised a whopping £1bn for disadvantaged young people.
But the on-the-night total has been declining in recent years, hitting an all-time low in 2023.
Does it spell the end of the traditional telethon fundraiser?
Read our latest blog post to find out.
Peer-to-peer fundraising hit an all-time high on JustGiving in 2023
According to JustGiving, 2023 was a record-breaking year for fundraising.
Despite the challenges posed by the cost-of-living crisis, £550 million was raised through the platform, the highest amount since it launched in 2020.
In our first blog post of 2024, we share some fundraising takeaways from 2023 and look at some of the inspirational fundraisers that contributed to that record-breaking total.
Five psychological hacks to help you unwind over the festive period
Its been another challenging year for the charity sector. But the end is in sight.
The festive break is the perfect opportunity to grab a glass of mulled wine, put your feet up and enjoy some much-needed R&R.
But that’s easier said than done. For some of us, relaxation doesn’t come easy.
To help you switch off, we’ve compiled five top tips from experts in the fields of health, science, and psychology, and shared them in our latest blog post.
Are you taking advantage of promotional fundraising?
Has your charity dabbled in promotional fundraising? If not, you’re missing out. @RoyalBritishLegion, @northernpride, @WarChild, and @RSPB have, and it’s paid dividends.
Find out how in our latest blog post.