As AI adoption in the sector gathers pace, Sarah Clarke from @charitycomms.bsky.social explores how charities can make sure their digital and data strategies are keeping up www.civilsociety.co.uk/voices/sarah...

"It's an open and informal discussion, for small charities, CICs, community groups and their supporters" Our next Localgiving Community Circle is next week, January 22nd 2026, sign up here for free - giv.today/48LhxFZ

FT Digital Comms job at @suttontrust.bsky.social. 2 days a week in the office in central London.

If you're new here, welcome. When Bluesky had its first big push, I made starter packs of charities and charity sector orgs. Here's one of them. Most of the accounts here are regular users and worth a follow.

THIS THURSDAY: Ethical storytelling for charities revealed 📢 Join our webinar, from 10am, to learn how your charity can tell stories that centre dignity, build trust and represent people fairly. Sign up from just £36: https://mediatrust.org/events/ethical-storytelling-for-charities-2/

If you need a break from things, the eagles Jackie and Shadow, are in the nest building stage of prep.

Head of fundraising and Comms job at @quakersocialaction.bsky.social. #CharityJob

Women's Aid said that it will no longer maintain a presence on X. "This online violence against women and children - especially girls - has often devastating real-life impacts and we no longer view it as appropriate to use such a platform to share our work. www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

FT / Hybid (Brixton-based) comms role at @foodfoundation.bsky.social. Closing date 2nd Feb. #CharityJob

Take note charity sector still on X. If this week's news isn't a red line for you, what is?

As a “New Year thing” I am, over the coming ten days, going to share / promote 10 #BlueSky accounts that I think make this platform a good place to spend time. #10UpbeatPosters is the hashtag. @danthompson33.bsky.social is the first; #beavers #books #rewilding #seasidetowns & much more besides…

FT #CharityJob at the fabulous @artsemergency.bsky.social. Please share with your networks.

💡 Getting Started With AI: A free self-serve course. Keen to get to grips with AI, but not sure where to start? Our AI course is here to help! Each week for seven weeks, you'll receive an email with support & inspiration, helping you discover how AI can make your work life easier 👉 buff.ly/4gfaOEF

It's freezing outside. For many it's back to work / school / study. Here's some warm sunshine to fill your ears. Episode 223 - Birdsong in deep forest ambience (50mins) On a steep rough path by a stream, pristine quiet. Just the wind in the firs and birdsong. > bit.ly/LenKldrB

Sinister or reassuring message viewed from the bus yesterday. you are content

Have been very much enjoying @sirpaintalot.bsky.social's Heroes of Great Britain advent calendar.

The festive content you need today...

Christmas gifts that save bumblebees. Every purchase supports our vital conservation work 🐝🎁 Bee quick! Order by midnight tomorrow for standard shipping in time for Christmas: https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/gift-guide/

Richard House in Newham, a children's hospice to shut days before Christmas.

So many favourites here. Martin Parr

In association with Microsoft, our latest free AI course has been published - Understanding AI Risks - the growing scale & sophistication of attacks is getting scary and charities are very much targets and, individually, we're all personally at risk too. learning.charityexcellence.co.uk

We’re just £413 away from hitting our £60,000 Big Give target! 🤩 A huge thank you to everyone who’s donated so far, we’re so close to the finish line! Double your donation here ⬇️ donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Many years ago I entered a photo competition. The only judge was Martin Parr. He put my photo in the final six which went to the public vote. He'd been one of my photo heroes and his work continues to inspire me. So sad to hear he has died.

My autumn obsession. 🍄

Just putting up the Christmas decorations in the staff room.

Today is Giving Tuesday It's a day that encourages everyone, everywhere to do a little good, in whatever we can Need some suggestions? Take a look at our quick list of 10 Ways to Give - today and at any time bit.ly/4pcKX5x

As featured in my Good Gifts Guide (> madlinblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/17/g...) #GivingTuesday

Tomorrow the #ChristmasChallenge begins! Here's everything you need to know: ✨ Doubling starts at 12pm (midday) ✨ 1500+ charities to choose from ✨ £21m+ match funds available ✨ Every donation doubled while match funds last ✨ Visit bit.ly/CC25-Social to donate 💖

Shopping on #CyberMonday? Start here with lots of ideas for good gifts!

Fill your timeline with some seasonal cheer 🎄 Here's a starer pack (remember those?) of accounts running digital advent calendars. Includes 10 accounts (so far) @rspb.bsky.social @levparikian.bsky.social @annelouiseavery.bsky.social @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social @clothofnature.bsky.social +

To celebrate #MuseumShopSunday, there's a special offer on Curating Cambridge online this weekend! ✨🛍️ Every purchase on curatingcambridge.com supports our museums. Here's some gifting inspiration. Enter code UCMMUS at checkout to receive 15% off. Valid until midnight on Monday 1 December 2025.

Every year we make a free-to-download-and-print-off-yourself colouring-in Advent Calendar. This year’s heavily features Bigfoots. Please share! Download it for free here… www.worldofmoose.com/pages/2025-b...

Get 15% off the online Shop* for Museum Shop Sunday, all weekend! Use code MSS15 to activate the discount now at shop.bl.uk 🛍 *This weekend only for Museum Shop Sunday. Exclusions apply.

Shocking stats about care leavers in the new homelessness figures, shared here by @becomecharity.org.uk 4,610 care leavers in England aged 18–20 faced homelessness in 2024/25 #EndTheCareCliff

Resharing my #GoodGifts guide for all you #BlackFriday shoppers. 100+ links where you can spend your cash with charities, museums, artists and small businesses rather than billionnaires.

New Essex Wildlife Trust appeal to secure more space for wildlife at wonderful #Wrabness.

This is absolutely beautiful writing

Planning to start your Christmas shopping this weekend? I've got you covered with over 100 links to charities, museums and small businesses selling interesting things which will bring joy not landfill. #GoodGifts

Are you scheduling your festive appeal emails at the right time of day? 🤔 For this and everything else you need to know about December donations, the freshly launched Christmas Giving Insights report is here: enthuse.com/insights/chr...

Despite riding the social media wave pretty well over the first 10-15 years, I'm confused by what works and what doesn't now. This is a thoughtful take on what effective social media strategy looks like in a world of FYPs vs followers: www.milkkarten.net/p/social-med...

Enjoyed this last night. Still tickets left on the run til the end of the month. The Meat Kings (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights at the Park Theatre, N4, London.

Apologies ... we're one of the many websites around the world that have been hit by today's Cloudflare outage ... More info: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Work internet down? Try Christmas shopping internet instead.

In this blog, Liam Philips at Creative Blend explores the 'Great Decoupling' – the new reality where AI overviews are driving fewer clicks. Learn all about how to shift toward a Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) strategy and dive into the steps which will take you there: https://bit.ly/4i8lxTN

My annual good gift guide - just out! A round-up of where to buy gifts from charities, museums and small businesses. Includes 80+ links.

Last chance to grab your ticket! Registration closes on 18 November (23.59pm UK time). Tickets are £30 and get you access to the live event (19 November 11am UK time), the slides, and the recording.

Worth 45 minutes of your time. 🎧 Digital futures and information crises with Cory Doctorow, @naomialderman.bsky.social and Oliver Moody, hosted by @tds153.bsky.social.

4-song mini concert from Pulp. ❤️

Charity reveal for the full lineup of Celebrity Traitors...

Bloody Good Period, a charity that fights for menstrual equity, has announced that it is closing