In 2024 the #CharityExcellence website had 680k active users and, despite AI significantly driving down web traffic for many, in the last year we reached 781k. That's OK. We've begun building Charity Excellence 2.0 data and infrastructure, so you can't see anything - yet.

Top Tip - check out the @charityexcellence.bsky.social Funding Finder for grant finding, with free help and resources too!. Register for access to their AI Bunny to help you find whatever you're looking for.

Our 11 free AI online courses (including 3 fundraising ones) are now available. These require no prior AI knowledge, are completed at your own pace, using engaging bite size lessons, demo videos, practical tasks, fun quizzes, plus checklists & infographics learning.charityexcellence.co.uk

Here are your #CharityExcellence Christmas presents 2025, plus our plans for 2026. Do these have anything to do with getting you funding? These do indeed. Enjoy, and we'll see you in 2026 for lots more. r1.technology-trust-news.org/t/cr/AQim7hI...

We have 100 stalls from the smalls in this year’s #CharityExcellence Christmas Market. Feel good about doing good by buying from a small charity; every penny goes directly to the charity. You’re guaranteed to find a cause you’ll love. Prices start at £1. www.charityexcellence.co.uk/uk-charity-g...

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

Join Blume Founder and Qualified Personal Trainer Alexander Stevenson for a free Xmas-cise workout on Friday 19 Dec! Take 30 minutes just for you – boost your body, lift your spirits, and get ready for all the festive indulgences to come! www.eventbrite.com/e/free-xmas-...

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...

#CharityExcellence 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...

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

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.

SPOILER ALERT. Launch announcement 11 Nov. Usual price £0.

🎄 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...

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

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! ⤵️⤵️⤵️

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

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...

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

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

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...

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.

🎉 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?...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

Does your charity support veterans? Tesco are giving us a free breakfast for Armed Forces Day on Saturday 28 June.

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

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

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...

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-...

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...

#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...

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

#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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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-...

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

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...

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