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Prospect Mapping: Mining Your Hidden Major Donor Gold
Your charity's next transformational donor isn't a stranger on a wealth screening list—they're probably three connections away from someone already in your building.
Hidden Gems: UK Charity Sector's Emerging Innovations
The UK charity sector is quietly undergoing a transformation that most leaders haven't fully recognised yet. While headlines focus on funding challenges and regulatory burden, pioneering organisations are deploying sophisticated technologies, innovative partnerships, and new governance models that are reshaping how charities operate and measure impact.
The UK's Biggest Government-Charity Reset Since Blair Is Happening Right Now
Whilst most charity CEOs and Directors are grappling with immediate pressures like employer National Insurance contributions and funding cuts, a potentially transformational shift in government-charity relations is taking shape behind the scenes. The Civil Society Covenant, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in October 2024 as a "fundamental reset" of the relationship between government and civil society, is set to be finalised this summer.
If a big beautiful bill gets unfurled in Florida, does a direct debit get cancelled in Hull?
How does financial and social instability affect fundraising?
The Great Funding Shift: Why UK Public Services Are Turning to Fundraising Professionals
As government grants decline and service demands rise, public sector organisations across the UK are turning to philanthropy to bridge the gap. From NHS charities to local authorities, fundraising professionals are becoming essential to long-term financial resilience. This blog explores why—and what it means for the sector.