@kirstywrites.bsky.social, digital communications specialist, reflects on the impact of winning one of our Inspiring Communicator Awards in 2016. She shares how this achievement shaped her early freelance career, inspired peer nominations, and its lasting significance today: https://bit.ly/4lzpmCD

Who better to recognise inspiring communications than those who champion it every day? Meet our Inspiring Communicator Awards panel of judges who will help us crown the inspiring communicators of 2025 -going above and beyond in the charity sector.

Rising content levels and technological shifts require us to reexamine our approach to content as charities and our role in helping people proactively engage with societal issues. Our comms manager reflects on why your content strategy matters and how we’re rethinking our approach: bit.ly/4k9BqJU

How do we ensure charity communicators feel valued and supported? In this @thirdsector.co.uk article, our CEO @awarley.bsky.social explores insights from our latest #CCSalarySurvey and the critical role of effective leadership in recognising the contributions of comms professionals: bit.ly/4j4ePOc

Huge thank you to Mark Russell for his support and a warm welcome to Jackie O’Sullivan who will be working with me and the trustees to sustain the vital work of @charitycomms.bsky.social

CharityComms takes over @acevo.bsky.social Leadership Worth Sharing podcast! Our CEO, @awarley.bsky.social, is joined by speakers from IMIX and @rethinkcharity.bsky.social as they explore the role of strategic communications in addressing today’s biggest challenges. Listen here: bit.ly/4hAHf13

A big thank you to Tommy’s and Hospice UK for giving us an inside track on their alignment experiences.

What makes a media pitch impossible to ignore? Join our next #PRNetwork event on 13 March to master the art of pitching stories that truly connect with journalists and audiences. Gain real-world insights and actionable tips. Stay tuned for the full agenda and book your place today: bit.ly/41pvBRD

Wondering if you have what it takes to be a mentor? If you said yes to any of these questions, you already have the qualities to be a mentor. Our mentoring scheme connects experienced charity communicators with those seeking guidance and support. Find out more on our website: bit.ly/4c6bNVN

Support a small charity this #CharityTuesday. There are many to discover in my latest starter pack. They need a boost to their follower numbers in order to grow here. Follow and promote them.

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.

Meta’s abandonment of independent fact-checkers will make it harder for charities to campaign and “open the floodgates to more disinformation”, digital experts have warned

Today is #BrailleDay and @rnib.bsky.social will generate your name in Braille. See their account for more about how you can join in. Here is my name “Adeela” in Braille!

Enormous THANKYOU to the many @samaritans volunteers across & UK & Ireland who are giving their time over these Christmas days to ensure that there is always someone to listen should you need it. You are wonderful people, I am proud to be part of our Samaritans family 🙏💚

The festive period can be a tough time for many people, for many different reasons. If you can help support organisations supporting others please do, and, if you need support, hopefully some of the organisations below can help. This is far from comprehensive so please do add more at the end. 👇