The @revolutionise.bsky.social team at last week’s Great Fundraising Masterclass in London. A much-anticipated opportunity for me to present alongside Nyasha Njela, and for much of the global team to be present in the same room (country!) At the same time.

Colour me delighted! On an office floor in London. No filter or editing at all.

This is your chance to join Scotland’s biggest fundraising event of the year. With less than one month to go, tickets for the Scottish Fundraising Conference and Awards Dinner are still available. @ciofundraising.bsky.social Scotland /1

I couldn't ignore this perfectly placed puddle at Amersham London Underground station

Did you spot @easyfundraising.bsky.social's announcement of its partnership with eBay? During September eBay customers can raise free funds and secure a £500 bonus for a community cause they care about. The first eBay £5,000 Big Give: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/unrestricted...

One of the things I love about serving on the Fundraising.AI Advisory Council is being part of a community that’s shaping what responsible and beneficial AI really looks like for nonprofits. /1

I’m a bit late to the party, but I have no doubt the Motability furore ain’t going anywhere…🫣 So here’s a handy FAQ🧵debunking the myths and headlines You've probably seen the outrage: "Free cars!" "Scroungers!" "Gaming the system!" But what’s actually true? 1/30

Royal Ballet & Opera chief executive Alex Beard has announced internally the withdrawal of a production of Tosca in Israel next year after almost 200 staff members signed an open letter criticising the organisation’s stance on Gaza. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

Motherfucking wind farms…

Someone's Gotta Give, a debut novel set in the wild, wonderful, weird world of the UK philanthropic sector, is published next week. You can pre-order a copy now.

Closing date for a 2026 Digital Learning Grant is 12 September 2025.

This could fully pass for something on Clickhole, but it’s real, and I love it. Even down to his name.

Prefer not to see that GB News tile every time you look at your Samsung TV screen? Here’s how. Thank you @wnj85.bsky.social.

The national assembly of the Church of England has voted to bring together two of its charities, the Archbishops’ Council and Church of England Central Services. www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/synod-v... Via @civilsociety.bsky.social

Changemakers: Radical Strategies for Social Movement Organising By Jane Holgate & John Page uk.bookshop.org/a/1597/97814... Jan 2025 Crafted for those who dare to challenge the status quo, this is a radical guide for activists.

@danslee.bsky.social has been publishing an annual summary of optimum lengths for (short form) video for ages. Here's his latest, with context and advice to boot. danslee.co.uk/2025/06/22/v...

The Charity Digital Skills Report 2025 shows • 76% of charities are using AI tools against 61% in last year’s survey • The proportion of charities developing an AI policy has tripled since last year, from 16% to 48% www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/substan... Via @civilsociety.bsky.social

Entries are now open for The Royal Theatrical Support Trust Sir Peter Hall Award 2025! The winner will direct a play that will open at the Mercury Theatre in Sep 2026 before touring to @rosetheatre2008.bysky.social & @storyhouselive.bsky.social. Find out more: buff.ly/Qf9jZHg

One in five women in charity sector have been sexually assaulted at work, Unite survey finds www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/one-in-... Via @civilsociety.bsky.social

Meet the charities receiving the proceeds from Black Sabbath's final concert in Birmingham: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The use of unregistered companies in Freeports/SEZs, poses a real risk for tax evasion and fraud, facilitated by a deregulatory environment and weak oversight at Companies House. Please sign and share on other social media platforms! No one voted for this! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...

Captain Tom Foundation probe did little to dent public trust in charities, research finds www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/captain... Via @civilsociety.bsky.social

Charity might begin at home, but that doesn't extend to your dustbin. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Bank of England will be changing the design of all its banknotes for the first time since 1970. It's asking the public what it would like to see on the new designs. I'm proposing 'giving'. It's at the heart of what we do as a people, and our history. fundraising.co.uk/2025/07/02/p...

Out in August, Someone’s Gotta Give, a debut novel set in the wild, wonderful, weird world of the UK philanthropic sector. By Scotland-based Cuban-American Chair at IG Advisors Alisha Fernandez Miranda who has worked for 20 years in the UK NFP sector: Pre-order: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/some...

On this day on UK Fundraising in 2021. Fundraising world records round-up fundraising.co.uk/2021/06/24/f...

CIOF report reveals fundraisers’ use of AI and their concerns - via @ukfundraising.bsky.social Data based on surveys and interviews with 100 organisations and fundraisers by @ciofundraising.bsky.social and University of York. Link to read the full report here -

Coming on 10 June - the 14th edition of FairTalk from Fairpicture. Reclaiming ethical fundraising in a time of nonprofit cuts. Register for free: fundraising.co.uk/sponsored_po...

Today we remember Nancy Blaik, our founding director, on the day of her funeral. Nancy helped create CHAS and open Scotland’s first children’s hospice, Rachel House, in 1996. Her legacy lives on in every family we support. Thank you, Nancy 💛

Turning waste mattresses into hydrogen. UK-based Compact Syngas Solutions is partnering with waste management company Circom to use old mattresses as another source of hydrogen fuel. Circom currently processes up to 2,000 waste mattresses every day. springwise.com/circular-eco...

Winner of the women's cheese rolling race did it to raise money for the Refugee Community Kitchen. She's already smashed her £200 target. www.justgiving.com/page/ava-sen...

The dominance and monopoly of everyday US tech tools has worried me for some time, at least from the first Trump presidency. For us as individuals but far more so for charities/nonprofits. @esqueer.net's article explains this risk and threat clearly: www.thedissident.news/internationa...

Elevated Edinburgh.

I've just published a deep dive into the charity sector's use of X and Bluesky. Use it to help benchmark your use.

An important sense-check on migration from @financialtimes.com Ignore the convulsing commentators of the Mail & Telegraph. The UK is about average in the OECD and in line with its peer countries when it comes to the proportion of foreign-born people living in the country.

Looking forward to 'Re-Imagining Event Fundraising: Innovation and opportunities in donor-led giving' on Wed 4th June at midday, from Givewheel.

Thou shalt not drone.

"Not a single pilot has shown decreased employment among recipients of guaranteed income, and the vast majority of pilots have shown increased rates of full-time employment." This debate is over. Universal basic income poses no danger to national productivity, and will likely even boost it.

The first Bee Lady Day has marked the life of Jean Bishop, who, dressed as a bee, raised nearly £125,000 for Age UK in Hull. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I think a colon after ‘slow’ might make sense. Otherwise that is a pretty sweeping generalisation. Taken on the Essex Way.

Off to the Middlewick Ranges in southern Colchester to listen to nightingales yesterday evening. One of Jane's Walk Colchester’s events. Joined by 70+ others. #JanesWalks

Walking the Essex Way again, this time past Coggeshall towards Cressing and White Notley.

Funding for charities supporting young women’s mental health is now available. Explore The Pilgrim Trust's programme to improve young women’s access to mental health services in North East England and Yorkshire and the Humber www.thepilgrimtrust.org.uk/young-womens...

A bluebell-bedecked solo cycle ride in Birch, Abberton and Fingringhoe, with cuckoos.

Fundraising is the beginning and end of charity work. Without income that mission is impossible. It's a team game.

Nominations are now open for the Scottish Fundraising Awards 2025. The awards celebrate the inspiring individuals, teams and campaigns driving positive change across Scotland. The deadline for nominations is 10.00 on 9 June 2025. yve.eventsair.com/Presentation... Headline sponsor: THINK