Ian McLintock
@charityexcellence.bsky.social
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Charity Excellence founder, opens mouth to change feet, builds things.
Will the Autumn Statement fire the starting gun to the next fundraising crisis? Our Charity Data Store has identified serious concerns regarding fundraising resilience and indicates that, if it does, it could be deeper and longer than previous crises.
www.charityexcellence.co.uk/charity-fund...
11 days ago
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Small(s) Christmas Market - 90+ amazing stalls from small charities. Feel good about doing good. From cards and a huge range of gifts and sponsorships, to all sorts of online shops, you’re guaranteed to find a cause you love. 💙
www.charityexcellence.co.uk/uk-charity-g...
14 days ago
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In association with Microsoft AI Skills, we launched
#CharityExcellence
Learning today. Our first live course is an Introduction to AI, with the others available to pre-order. Usual price obviously, £0. Click the link to order your own courses.
learning.charityexcellence.co.uk
17 days ago
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I've been thinking for a while about where where AI will ultimately take the Internet and woke up at 4am with an idea. I had a chat with my mate Co-pilot, had a bit more of a think and got to work. It's taken me a few hours but welcome to Charity Excellence 2.0.
22 days ago
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SPOILER ALERT. Launch announcement 11 Nov. Usual price £0.
29 days ago
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
about 1 month ago
🎄 It's that time of the year, which means the Small(s)
#Christmas
Market is back, thanks to
@charityexcellence.bsky.social
Small
#charity
? There's still time to sign up for a stall! Email
[email protected]
🎅 Start shopping early this year:
www.charityexcellence.co.uk/uk-charity-g...
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Charity Christmas Gift Ideas & Presents 2025
Find fabulous charity Christmas gift ideas - buy your presents online, with a huge range of choice and charities, starting as low as £2.
https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/uk-charity-gifts-for-christmas/
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The next Benefact Group special draw is for the arts. It opens today (10 Oct) to 19 Oct. Ten charities will receive £5,000 each. All you need to do is nominate a charity whose core charitable purpose is arts, culture or heritage.
culture.movementforgood.com
about 2 months ago
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Ian McLintock
Blume | Freelancers for Charities
3 months ago
Join
@charityexcellence.bsky.social
for the agentic AI launch event on 23 September at 1 pm. The new AI bunny has been built pro bono by Exquitech Group UK. 👏 To reserve a space, email Nikki:
[email protected]
This is going to be big! ⤵️⤵️⤵️
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
3 months ago
Throughout the summer, we've been sharing some of the sector's best resources📽️ 🧡 Today's our final throwback, there's no better way to end the series than a
@charityexcellence.bsky.social
and
@alsteve.bsky.social
collaboration! How small
#charities
bloom with freelancers!🌸 ▶️
youtu.be/hIKv3nlqH_A
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How small charities bloom with freelancers | Charity Excellence and Blume
YouTube video by Blume | Experienced Freelancers for Charities
https://youtu.be/hIKv3nlqH_A
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The only global LGBTQI+ summit held in the UK returns for the 2nd time with a theme of 'local to global'. There's also an awareness raising campaign in the run up you can be involved in. It's from 20 Oct for a week in various venues across NE England.
www.reportout.org/safertobemeo...
3 months ago
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Make your voice heard and help us to help everyone by completing our annual charity people survey, including pay and benefits. Leave your e mail to be sent the results.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/6YV526R
4 months ago
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Just opened. G C Gibson Charitable Trust - UK registered charities (income up to £1m) in the areas of education, social inclusion, and physical and mental health for all ages anywhere in the world. Ten grants of up to £5,000. Deadline 31 Aug.
www.gcgct.org#apply
4 months ago
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Henry Smith - Together We Begin: early years parenting support and promote children’s development. UK registered non profits providing direct service delivery, income under £1m. Up to £40-50k pa for 3 years. Deadline 28 Aug (5pm).
henrysmith.foundation/grants/toget...
4 months ago
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
5 months ago
We're absolutely delighted to announce that we have become an official supporter of
@charityexcellence.bsky.social
. Ian (and his 🐇🐇's) work tirelessly to deliver up-to-date funding knowledge, resources and
#AI
to the sector through his intuitive platform - and on a tiny shoestring budget.
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
5 months ago
🎉 Earlier this week, we shared the exciting news that we're supporting the work of Charity Excellence. Hear from
@charityexcellence.bsky.social
: 🤝 Who they are. 💼 What they do. 🧡 Why it matters. 🚀 Most importantly, how YOU can help! 🎬
youtu.be/tl27Ie8GInY?...
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Charity Excellence
YouTube video by Charity Excellence Framework
https://youtu.be/tl27Ie8GInY?si=zUHMLixmjcJfFsQT
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Our friends at Exquitech Group UK are holding a free charity cyber security webinar, on 29 July, 1pm to 2.30pm. Straightforward advice on how to use the tools you already have, and help you build a secure base for your future plans, including AI.
www.exquitech.com/activities/m...
4 months ago
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McCarthy Stone - Creating Connections. Opens 1 Aug. Up to £7,500. To reduce loneliness and isolation amongst older people 65+ in England, Wales, and Scotland. Non profits with income under £250,000 p.a. Priority to deprived areas. Deadline 29 Aug.
mccarthystonefoundation.org/creating-con...
4 months ago
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Henry Smith- Shout! Non-statutory advocacy services for young people aged 14 to 25 with experience of the care system, or LGBT+ or have a learning disability/neurodivergence. Registered non profits. Grants £60k pa for 4 years. Deadline 20 Aug.
henrysmith.foundation/grants/shout...
4 months ago
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Lloyds Bank - Financial Resilience Fund. A £4.2m fund designed to empower financially vulnerable individuals. A 2 year, unrestricted grant of £30,000. Deadline 25 Sep via the foundations’ websites. This link is to Lloyds Bank Foundation For E&W
www.lloydsbankfoundationci.org.uk/grants/apply...
5 months ago
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Movement for Good. There are six £1,000 draws in 2025. In their next £1,000 draw they are doubling the money to £2,000. Deadline 27 Jul. There will be 50 winning charities. You can nominate a registered charity, not-for-profit organisation or CIC.
movementforgood.com
5 months ago
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Mayor of London - Green Roots Fund. A focus on areas where the need for green and blue space improvements is highest. Grants grants £10,000 to £500,000 for up to 2 years. Open to most non profits. Next deadline 21 Aug, 2pm.
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
5 months ago
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United Way UK - Give Local Grants 2025-2026 - 30 grants of £1,500 to charities with an annual income below £300,000. Deadline 15 Jul. Just complete the online form.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
5 months ago
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In today's
#CharityExcellence
newsletter, we have all our usual new funders but also our new video thanks to Big Picture Charity Films. It's got me in it but, apart from that, it's really good.
r1.technology-trust-news.org/t/cr/AQim7hI...
5 months ago
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Does your charity support veterans? Tesco are giving us a free breakfast for Armed Forces Day on Saturday 28 June.
5 months ago
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Many smalls struggle to compete in funding bids and AI can be very helpful – but there are things you need to know and do. This new 19 min video explains our
#CharityExcellence
AI Bid Writing Best Practice that gives you everything you need
youtu.be/sNCY6MtpQ2M
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How to Write Charity Grant Funding Bids Using AI
YouTube video by Charity Excellence Framework
https://youtu.be/sNCY6MtpQ2M
5 months ago
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Network Rail Community Fund - 3 themes: Economic Prosperity, Equal Opportunities and Wellbeing. Grants between £500 and £3,000. Open to most non profits in Scotland with income of £250,000 pa or less. Deadline 1 Sep 25.
foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#smallsforsmalls
5 months ago
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This week's
#CharityExcellence
newsletter is bursting with even more smallness than usual. Loads of funders (obviously),
#SmallsForSmalls
webinars, and if you'd like some spa days or theme park tickets for raffle prizes, we've been hard at work for you.
r1.technology-trust-news.org/t/cr/AQim7hI...
5 months ago
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ur new
#CharityExcellence
resource enables you to search 100s and 100s of groups and networks to find the people who share your values and can provide the help and support your charity needs, often for free.
#SmallsForSmalls
www.charityexcellence.co.uk/support-for-...
5 months ago
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Today's
#SmallsForSmalls
free webinars kick off at 10am with Digital Marketing Strategy, then Cyber Security, Crisis Communications and ending with an Introduction to AI starting at 2pm. For these and all our other webinars this week, visit our web page -
www.charityexcellence.co.uk/free-charity...
5 months ago
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#SmallsForSmalls
is the smalls and their friends getting together to deliver 25 free webinars, including AI and lots of fundraising 23 to 27 Jun. Visit the web page and book your webinars now to avoid missing out
www.charityexcellence.co.uk/free-charity...
6 months ago
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We're running our
#CharityExcellence
annual Volunteer and Staff Motivation and Salary Survey, and this year including what benefits people most want. Please help us to help everyone by completing it and sharing it with others.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/6YV526R
6 months ago
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#SmallsForSmalls
- 24 free charity training sessions, 23 to 27 June. An ad hoc series of informative & fun events organised by the smalls themselves, with support from their friends. All small charities are invited but anyone and everyone is welcome.
www.charityexcellence.co.uk/free-charity...
6 months ago
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The next Benefact Group Special Draw opens today until 22 Jun. Children and Young People - 10 charities £5,000 each. All you need to do is nominate a charity whose core charitable purpose is to support children and young people (aged 25 and under).
youth.movementforgood.com
6 months ago
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A new report by Queen Mary University on the seismic impact of AI on creatives. It recommends treating creatives as co-designers not victims, disclosures about AI-generated creative works, and ensuring they can opt out of AI training datasets.
www.qmul.ac.uk/centre-creat...
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Policy Recommendations - QM Centre for Creative CollaborationFacebookTwitter XInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTok
https://www.qmul.ac.uk/centre-creative-collaboration/projects/creaatif/policy-recommendations/
6 months ago
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To find a charity bid writer, login to the free
#CharityExcellence
Funding Finder and select the Bid Writer search. If you're an experienced bid writer and want to join us, you can apply for your details to be added to Funding Finder for a small fee.
www.charityexcellence.co.uk/freelance-ch...
6 months ago
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I'm Scottish so won't even pretend to understand the Alcester Court Leet, in Warwickshire. It dealt with the peasants duties to the Lord of the Manor and re-enacts Bread Weighing and Brook Looking. It also raises funds for charities.
www.alcestercourtleet.co.uk
6 months ago
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UK Fundraising
6 months ago
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OR Society marks 200 pro bono projects completed
To mark Volunteering Week in the UK a group of professional problem solvers has announced that its volunteers have now […]
https://fundraising.co.uk/2025/06/05/or-society-marks-200-pro-bono-projects-completed/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&utm_campaign=or-society-marks-200-pro-bono-projects-completed
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Free £15k communications programme offered to a small Christian charity
Jersey Road, the communications agency which works with Christian charities and nonprofits, is marking its 15th anniversary by offer a […]
https://fundraising.co.uk/2025/06/04/free-15k-communications-programme-offered-to-a-small-christian-charity/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&utm_campaign=free-15k-communications-programme-offered-to-a-small-christian-charity
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The Met Office are looking for a new UK charity partner (3 years). You only need 500 words but the deadline is Friday 13 June, so good luck with that.
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/who...
6 months ago
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New fund, just opened. Matson Ground Fund - £1,000 to £15,000 for nonprofits in Cumbria. Priority to: small, grassroots and volunteer-led organisations, children and young people, vulnerable or underrepresented communities, volunteering and environmental.
www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/matson-...
6 months ago
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We've no money and it’s our
#CharityExcellence
9th birthday today but we think you all deserve a present for being brilliant, so I've built a couple of new things for you. This short video (7 mins) shows you how these help you and how to use them.
youtu.be/WvxlidsFqXI
6 months ago
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CAF Bank were voted the best charity bank in our
#CharityExcellence
benchmarking survey and will be launching their new internet banking service on 9 Jun to provide an enhanced range of banking options. This short video explains how it’ll work.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLPI...
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Better Online Banking | CAF Bank
YouTube video by Charities Aid Foundation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLPIW0m2Zlw
6 months ago
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Steve Morgan Foundation announces spend to increase to £20m pa. Fewer but larger regional grants (£250,000 to £500,000) for non profits with income between £300,000 and £5m pa, across Merseyside, North Wales, North Shropshire and Cheshire, west of the M6.
stevemorganfoundation.org.uk
6 months ago
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After a successful day tracking down discounted venues for charities, I deserve a treat. 100% cacao, single estate Philippine hot chocolate with a dark chocolate and raspberry brownie. 😁
6 months ago
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Our find of the day - some small charity, multi-year, core funding. Co-op Foundation - UK Future Communities Fund 2025 for young people with experience of the youth justice system. Up to £30,000 pa for 5 years. Deadline Midday, 12 Jun.
www.coopfoundation.org.uk/how-we-fund/...
7 months ago
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Another result from the bots today - £27 million for Scottish non profits. Cash Back for Communities - young people aged 10 to 25 in Scotland. Bids £150,000 - £1,500,000 pa over the 3 years. Open 12 Jun to Noon, 7 Aug.
cashbackforcommunities.org
7 months ago
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This week's
#CharityExcellence
newsletter. Lots and lots of the latest new funding, and free things for charities, including webinars plus bunny pics as usual.
r1.technology-trust-news.org/t/cr/AQim7hI...
7 months ago
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Join our friends from the SIDCN for their free Small Charity Festival, a virtual event for small International Development Charities (IDOs). Thursday 26 June, 11am to 3pm (UK time). Registration Link -
zoom.us/meeting/regi...
7 months ago
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The bots have found €1 million. The AIB Community Fund will support 70 local charities split across six regions in the Republic of Ireland, and UK, nominated by customers, community, and staff. Just fill in the very short online form. Up to £20,000.
aib.ie/community
7 months ago
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Free pizza and donations for charities on Help Finder. It's our morning hunt for free stuff for charities, and the AI bots have struck gold. We've uploaded PizzaExpress and Franco Manco, but my favourite in Santa's Pizza in Lancashire
www.santaspizza.com#branches
7 months ago
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