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How to Implement a Fundraising Strategy in 5 Steps
Implementing a fundraising strategy requires great planning and determination. It’s not enough just to hope or assume that people will...
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Amazing Grants for Mental Health Foundations
In the UK, mental health problems have always been a growing concern. According to Mind, a leading mental health charity, at least 1 in 4...
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Grants for Community Groups in Northern Ireland
Community groups are what support our local areas to make them more resilient. In times like now, having strong community bonds is more...
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Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth, Learning, and Gratitude at S3
As we conclude 2024, we at S3 are filled with a profound sense of pride and gratitude, as well as anticipation for what lies ahead next...
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What is Major Donor Fundraising?
There are many different ways organisations can raise money for a good cause. Most go down the route of appealing to the masses, like the...
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Top 4 Quirky Fundraising Ideas
These days, fundraising events need to be next-level in order to encourage donations. But where to start? Inspiration can be found...
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Voluntary Work
Voluntary work is something that we’re all encouraged to participate in. And for good reason, too. Not only is it an act of selflessness,...
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3 Amazing Local Youth Charities in Northern Ireland
The work of local youth charities is extremely important. From running after school clubs to providing tailored support schemes - this...
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Understanding Mutual Aid Groups
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...
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Finding Grants for Volunteer Programmes
Volunteer programmes not only make positive contributions to society. They also help by challenging people, giving them confidence, and...
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GDPR for Charities: A Beginner’s Guide
For charities, rules and regulations are already of the utmost importance. But that’s not to say the introduction of GDPR is an easy...
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CIC Registration in 5 Steps
CIC registration can be a daunting task. As a highly regulated sector, social enterprises face a large amount of bureaucracy. This means...
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What is Statutory Funding for Charities
Anyone working in the third sector knows that securing financial support is a top priority. The most successful nonprofits are the ones...
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How to Choose a Charity Governance Structure
The third sector is heavily regulated. Charities and nonprofits have a number of advantages over other organisations, so it makes sense...
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Understanding the Role of The Charity Commission
Whether a charity is a small community group or a national household name - they all must follow a set of rules to ensure they remain...
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Pros and Cons of Bid Writing Courses for Charities
Many companies and charities don’t think they need bid writing courses. Instead, they give it a go themselves, and try to learn from...
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4 Benefits of Hiring Tender Writing Consultants
Tender writing is a unique yet important skill. It is how many organisations register their interest to achieve new funding, or new...
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Top Funding Sources for Health Charities
Charities are built to support those in need. In most cases, these needs relate to specific health conditions that impact the lives of...
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What is the Role of a Treasurer in a Small Charity?
Charities succeed or fail based on the determination and hard work of their volunteers and staff. The role of a treasurer in a small...
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What is a Trustee of a Charity?
A trustee is a person who is legally responsible for the control, management and administration of a charity. Trustees ensure that a...
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