I’m beyond excited to announce this amazing partnership for #SmallCharityWeek 2025. 🎉 As finances continue to be stretched, partnering with the @biggive.bsky.social and Globals Make Some Noise will get much-need unrestricted funding flowing into small charities. www.ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...

More coverage today on the impact of employer national insurance hikes on charities, and the knock on affect it will have for communities across the country. www.express.co.uk/news/politic...

I grew up in Glastonbury until I moved to uni. Over 20 years later the impact that the festival, and its organisers, have on both local and national level never ceases to amaze me. Their contribution to arts, culture, music, community and charity can’t be understated.

Our estimate on the cost of employer national insurance contribution increases has made its way to the commons floor. While increases won’t come into force until next year, charities are already having to make big decisions to prepare. Ultimately that means less services for communities in need.

In a letter to NCVO and @acevo.bsky.social, Rachel Reeves confirmed the government's decision to provide exemptions to public sector employers only and not to charities

After the budget, more than 7,300 charities signed our letter with @acevo.bsky.social to the Chancellor. Today, we received a reply. Our full statement in response, and the letter, is available online now 👇🏻 www.ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...

It’s vital that we take this opportunity reset the relationship with government & build a constructive framework for how we work together. No, we won’t always agree, but it’s crucial the voluntary sector has a seat at the table when policy is developed. www.thirdsector.co.uk/government-w...

The circumstances of the case are 'very unique', charity leaders say

Charity campaigning is often criticised, but the Charity Commission has consistently reaffirmed its legitimacy. At our pre-election hustings, all major political parties agreed. The PM has also defended the right to campaign. In many instances it’s the only way a charity can achieve its missions.

We launched the 2024 Civil Society Almanac today. Some really interesting trends and changes to how our sector is funded. It’s fair to say things aren’t settling. Small charities continue to be hardest hit, and government funding has declined. Check it out and let me know your big takeaways!

Last year we raised the alarm on the ‘cost of giving crisis’ affecting the sector. Costs continue to climb, and this story is further proof that the crisis is far from over. Some charities can survive challenges like these, thousands can’t. And it will be already hard-hit communities that suffer.

If like me you work in charity comms and campaigning, check out this fab starter pack as a great way to start getting connected! Thanks @freyabarnes.bsky.social for pulling together!👇🏻

The Civil Society Almanac, launching this week, shows almost 40% of sector staff work remotely or hybrid. That’s higher than both public and private sectors. www.thirdsector.co.uk/three-quarte...

When you take a pic of your dog and realise you’ve somehow made her look like the girl with the pearl earring

In all the excitement of BlueSky, am wondering if any other charity / comms people out there are struggling with idea of giving up an active and large X following? It’s a real challenge to add another channel, especially when resources and teams are already stretched. All thoughts welcome!

NCVO’s UK Civil Society Almanac launches next week, and the data shows that public donations are falling. Great to see innovations, like this vending machine, being trialled to help create new ways for public to give. Can’t wait to see the results! www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/uk-s-fi...

Want to change the way civil society works with UK government? Now’s your chance! We need as many people as possible to join one of our many online workshops. Share your views as we work with others across the sector to develop the Civil Society Covenant. www.ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...

Was a pleasure talking to @civilsociety.bsky.social this week about the work we’ve been doing to support charities affected by changes to employer NICs in the budget. Check out the full story 👇🏻

Calling all #charity folk! Looking to see who from UK #civilsociety has made their way over to Bluesky. Give me a follow and let’s start building a network!