Charities and non-profits often rely on donors to carry out their work. This means finding, engaging, and retaining the right people to...

One of the biggest challenges for any third sector organisation is writing charity tenders. Tendering is a complex process, with high...

Almost every charity or not for profit organisation should have a proper safeguarding policy. As a charity, you probably deal with...

Charities succeed or fail based on the determination and hard work of their volunteers and staff. The role of a treasurer in a small...

The not-for-profit business model is unique. Most traditional businesses strive to make a profit for their owners. Instead, a...

The third sector is heavily regulated. Charities and nonprofits have a number of advantages over other organisations, so it makes sense...

In this blog, we will show you what’s included in a fundraising development plan, and how to write one to better manage your next event.

The basic goal of any charity, non-profit or third-sector organisation is to bring about some kind of change. This might be at the level...

Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, you may have seen a rise in the formation of mutual aid groups. Mutual aid is a form of...

Knowing how to write a proposal for charity funding is one of the most important skills for any third sector professional. Securing...

CIC registration can be a daunting task. As a highly regulated sector, social enterprises face a large amount of bureaucracy. This means...

A trustee is a person who is legally responsible for the control, management and administration of a charity. Trustees ensure that a...

In this day and age, social media is key for connecting with audiences on a closer level. With multiple platforms to choose from, there...

Anyone working in the third sector knows that securing financial support is a top priority. The most successful nonprofits are the ones...

Whether it be a project, programme or policy - assessing impact is essential. Why? Because it is crucial for service design,...

The social enterprise business model has set itself apart from others. Its motives are similar to those who want to drive profits, and...

Tender writing is a unique yet important skill. It is how many organisations register their interest to achieve new funding, or new...

What a year! As we prepare to sign off for 2020, we’ve had the chance to reflect on what was easily the most chaotic of our 7 years as S3...

I started my role as a Client Advisor in May 2019. Here’s what I have been up to over the last 18 months… My Roles and Responsibilities...

I started my role as a Client Advisor in February 2020 (about 6 weeks before lockdown!). Here’s what I have been up to over the last 8...