From actors to athletes: Five celebrity charities on Funds Online Jess Threlfall explores how celebrity-led grant-makers use their wealth and influence to create meaningful social impact through philanthropy. Take a look here: fundsonline.org.uk/from-actors-... #Funding #Fundraising

New guidance to assist charities under threat of attack Our new article by Jay Kennedy highlights the new Charity Commission guidance, urging trustees and leaders to report incidents and strengthen safeguards. #Charity #Trustees - take a look at the new guidance: www.dsc.org.uk/content/new-...

📣Your next fundraising conference! At Fundraising Now 2026 on Thursday, 5 February, we'll be focusing on how charities can diversify their income in 2026. Find out more and register here: www.dsc.org.uk/event/fundra... #Charity #Fundraising

The Directory of Social Change (@dsc-charity.bsky.social) has published a handbook offering advice to charities on how to respond to incidents of racism and xenophobia

Must read: Directory of Social Change has published a free resource to support charities in the face of rising hate and racism. The guide offers practical steps to protect your people and communities, plan strategically, and stand together against hate. Download here: https://bit.ly/4hL6cbu

Celebrate #TrusteesWeek early this year!

#Trustees: Take a look at our upcoming Governance Conference! This year’s Good Governance Matters Conference, on Thursday 23 October, is here to help you turn challenges into clarity and make your board a stronger, more supportive force for good. Register here today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/its-a-...

Charity people: What book should trustees read to better understand the trustee role? I like Debra Allcock Tyler book “It’s a Battle on the Board”, particularly re interpersonal relationships, emotional intelligence + meeting charity objectives @dsc-charity.bsky.social Any other recommendations?

📣New special episode of the Charity Questions Podcast! As we celebrate over 50 years of DSC, Cathy sits down with Debra for an unfiltered conversation on the state of women in leadership and the radical ways DSC has defied convention. Listen here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/char... #leadership

I am speaking at the next @dsc-charity.bsky.social online conference on 'Measuring and Reporting Impact'. I'm going to try and make it as practical as possible so people walk away with some actionable insights. Pre-questions also welcome! Details here: www.dsc.org.uk/event/grants...

📣 NEW #funding guide The Directory of Grant-Making Trusts 2026/27 is ready to pre-order! With this guide, you'll have access to key information on over 2,000 grant-makers, each with the potential to give at least £50,000 per year. Learn more here: www.dsc.org.uk/publication/...

I’d forgotten how good this book from @dsc-charity.bsky.social is. 🙋What can happen if you don’t have a strategy?* 📌 You become funder led 📌 You turn into a collection of projects 1/3 www.dsc.org.uk/publication/...

In our latest article, sector journalist and author Tania Mason reflects on a surprising discovery about the charity Missing People, and what it reveals about the wider gap between what charities do and what the public thinks they do. Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/publ... #Charity

You might be surprised by what you find in the new Directory of Grant Making Trusts... For example, did you know that the Boris Karloff Foundation supports charitable organisations, the performing arts, and even... cricket! Pre-order your copy here: www.dsc.org.uk/publication/...

@dsc-charity.bsky.social‬ has recently launched a social media guide for voluntary organisations. Whether you’re looking to enhance your social media strategy, boost engagement and reach, or are just getting started, their practical and accessible guide is an essential read:https://bit.ly/4nZuIbH

📣Charity HR and Legal Updates 📣 Our new conference brings together HR and legal professionals in the charity sector to discuss key challenges and trends. Don’t miss insights on compliance, workforce strategies, and legal updates that matter most. Register here: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...

🧵 I was a panelist at the #Charity #AI #Conference yesterday, hosted by the ‪@dsc-charity.bsky.social‬. One recurring question: What’s the true environmental cost of all this AI? ⚡️ (1/7)

📣NEW article on #charity cost-cutting strategies by Uday Thakkar In this article, Uday promotes a strategic approach to cost control that is proactive and policy-driven, grounded in a culture of diligence and continuous assessment. Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/char...

Last chance to book the Charity AI Conference!

There's only ONE WEEK to go until our Digital Skills Festival 2025 🚀 Join us online next Wednesday and Thursday for two power-packed days of expert insights on levelling up your charity's social media strategy! Tickets start from £126: mediatrust.org/events/digit...

📣 #Grants #Fundraising Conference Want to stay ahead in a competitive funding landscape? Grant Unlocked 2025 is a new DSC conference designed to equip you with the latest strategies, skills, and insights to enhance your grant fundraising success. Register here: www.dsc.org.uk/event/grants...

#Charity #Books Plan your summer and autumn reading now by viewing our forthcoming range of new publications. All titles are out in the coming months but you can get ahead and pre-order them now! Take a look here or view them in the thread below: www.dsc.org.uk/content/new-...

📣Charity AI Conference We're hosting a dedicated AI Conference for the charity sector on Thursday 17 July, designed to help you explore how to use #AI strategically, responsibly, and ethically. Register today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch... #CharitySector #Charities

📣Legal and HR conference for charities This conference will explore key HR and legal challenges facing charities in 2025, including workplace culture, data protection, redundancies, sexual harassment, mergers, and risk management. Register here today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...

Throwback to this article by Gabby, our comms officer: "I worry the (charity) sector risks stagnation when it comes to diversity, not for lack of awareness, but because the why often gets overlooked and therefore true action fails to take place." Take a look: www.dsc.org.uk/content/juli...

📣Charity AI Conference We're hosting a dedicated AI Conference for the charity sector on Thursday 17 July, designed to help you explore how to use #AI strategically, responsibly, and ethically. Register today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch... #CharitySector #Charities

Build your expertise with free resources from @dsc-charity.bsky.social.

In our new article, Josie Sparling from Charity Digital explores how the sector is using artificial intelligence in services, including developing chatbots, making predictions, and becoming more agile. Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/how-... #CharityAI #AI

In our new article, Jay Kennedy, DSC's Director of Policy and Research, explores the crucial yet often overlooked role of local authority grant-making in supporting community organisations, drawing on new data from DSC’s Grants for Good report. Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/loca...

Want the dos and don'ts of using AI to market your charity? Join us at our next Charity Marketing conference! Clare Martin, Founder of Blue Cactus Digital, will lead a practical session on effectively integrating AI into your charity. Learn more and register here: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ul...

Are you struggling to engage a community on social media? In our new article, Dr Kerry Traynor celebrates the launch of her new title, Social Media for Voluntary Organisations, by sharing her tips for building a robust social media strategy. Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/six-...

New research from PBE and the Charity Commission finds the vast majority of trustees are “immensely positive” about their experience, with 8 in 10 trustees likely to recommend the role to others. Read the full report: www.probonoeconomics.com/trusteeship-...

Charities - are you struggling to recruit volunteers? Join us at our Volunteer Conference, where Calleigh-Marie Lawrence from Little Village will explore how charities can modernise their volunteer experience to attract a new generation of supporters. Register here: www.dsc.org.uk/event/volunt...

A new episode of our Charity Questions Podcast is out now, with your host George Knight talking to Rebecca Pooley about all things recruitment! Listen here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/char...

New DSC article Jay Kennedy dives into the Chancellor’s decision to increase defence spending while cutting back on international aid and welfare. Jay argues this is another example of the government opting to patch up problems rather than address the root cause. 🔗 www.dsc.org.uk/content/spri...

Want something to listen to while you get on with your work? A new episode of "Debra and Peter Are Doing a Podcast" has been released today! Listen and watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGb4... #CharityPodcast #CharityNews

Small charities - our Bitesize sessions are back for Spring 2025! These sessions are just £35 and consist of concise information, providing you with key points to take away, helping you to take action now. Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/dscs... #SmallButMighty

The Breaking Point report paints a stark picture of the mental health crisis sweeping through small charity leaders. Our new article explores the findings from Fair Collective's latest report and offers tips on how to prioritise wellbeing in your organisation: www.dsc.org.uk/content/its-...

Check out all these FREE training courses, events, publications & funding support for London-based charities with incomes below £1 million. Provided by the Directory of Social Change @dsc-charity.bsky.social and supported by City Bridge Foundation. ➡️ www.dsc.org.uk/content/free...

Leaders who work in health, education or with children and young people experienced the worst impact on their mental health, the report, by Fair Collective and in partnership with NCVO, found.

We're witnessing a rise in political figures using social media to target and intimidate charities and their beneficiaries. In our new article, Jay Kennedy argues that the government must do more to protect charities from the rise of online hate mobs. Take a look: www.dsc.org.uk/content/inte...

Having trouble deciding what to do and in which order? Managing tasks, deadlines, colleagues and responsibilities can be hard work! In our latest blog, Stuart Cole, DSC's Head of Research, shares advice on managing a heavy workload effectively. Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/four...

James Brooke Turner’s book for @dsc-charity.bsky.social “cuts through the investment industry’s mystique and jargon to show you how you can set an investment policy and think clearly about your financial goals and measures of success”.

New blog - Debra Allcock Tyler, DSC's CEO, shares her reaction to the Health Secretary's recent comments about the charity sector. Wes Streeting referred to charities as 'stakeholders' instead of 'partners', contradicting the Civil Society Covenant. Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/the-...

Do you use AI tools to help you with your grant applications? In our new article, Ben Wittenberg, Director of Development and Delivery at DSC, looks at the use of AI in funding applications, listing some useful plus points as well as some things to watch out for. 🔗 www.dsc.org.uk/content/ai-a...

In our latest article, Jay Kennedy highlights some key policy trends and initiatives that will affect the charity sector this year, including insights on the Civil Society Covenant, Devolution White Paper and Trump 2.0. Take a look at the full article here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/look...

In my latest @dsc-charity.bsky.social piece I summarise some policy issues for #Charities as we start 2025, including #Devolution White Paper, Civil Society #Covenant and #Community Wealth Fund. With links throughout where you can find out more info on each topic: www.dsc.org.uk/content/look...

I have done a bit of number crunching to see how charities are actually using Bluesky. Although lots have signed up, use is patchy. Find out more here. New post.

Calling all charity folk on Bluesky! We’re putting together a helpful thread for charities new to the platform. Do you have tips or resources for growing engagement & building a following here? Drop them below — we want to hear from you! 💜

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