Big Moment Communications Framework: S.W.I.M. An interesting framework for thinking about important communication moments.(This is on the Medium platform so you may need to login). 70% Of Employers Say Creative Thinking Is Most In-Demand Skill In 2024 This has to be a good thing for the arts and culture sector! 11 expert predictions for learning…
2025 UN International Year of Cooperative Cooperatives build a better world. The World Ahead 2025 from the Economist You may need to register to read some of the articles. 7 Current trends in employee wellbeing for 2025 Seven trends in employee wellbeing and why they have increased in popularity. Arts Council England review to avoid…
Chair’s Compass updated Updated for 2024, a useful resources for established and new Chairs. A Chair’s Compass is one of our most popular resources. It focuses on the particular challenges and opportunities of the chairing role. How to navigate Christmas parties under the new Worker Protection Act Timely advice on Christmas parties in light of…
Charity Banking Challenges A new report from CFG on the difficulties charities are facing with their banks together with advice for banks, charities and regulators on how to improve matters. Internal financial controls for charities Updated internal financial controls and fraud guidance from the Charity Commission including a very useful checklist. Tips for coping during…
Charity Turnaround Leaders Supporting our members and the sector though change CFG has been working hard to support members and all charitable organisations following the autumn budget on 30 October. Find out how you can join us in supporting the future of our sector. The Charity Finance Group (CFG) is also launching a new Charity…
A timely reminder of the agency we do have through spheres of influence We can decide, today, to run a meeting in a more open and inclusive way. We can bring curiosity and kindness to a routine interaction with family, friends, and coworkers. We can commit to more equitable practice in the contracts we offer and the…
Co-production in grant making Learning from an interesting experiment in Middlesbrough UK’s largest community funder to put community power at the heart of funding in England The National Lottery Community Fund’s latest plans put community agency, power and control at the heart of its funding in England. This is the latest step in embedding the…
Autumn budget 2024 – initial IFS response Reflections on the Budget. The last parliament, including a pandemic and cost of living crisis, saw per capita disposable household income rise by just 0.3% per year. But the forecast for the current parliament suggests that it will be the second worst on record for household incomes. Beating…
Where are we now on the impact journey? Interesting thoughts from the outgoing CEO of NPC on impact . Creative Corridors: Connecting clusters to unleash potential Government is backing proposals to establish ‘creative corridors’ across the UK following the publication of the Creative Corridors report (RSA/ACE/CPEC). New guidance for VCSE organisations working with councils in…
This week’s diverse selection of inspiration, ideas and creativity. Everything from women in tech to ‘why we take drugs.’
Essential charity finance resources A new resource for charity finance staff (and trustees) with some great checklists and guidance. Options for the 2024 Spending Review and beyond Great briefing paper from IFS in advance of the budget. DSC Language Guidance – Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion An EEDI language guidance document has been released by…
Charity becomes first clinical service provider to permanently implement four-day week After a successful six month pilot Brook (A London-based sexual health charity) has permanently implemented a four day working week without any reduction in pay for its staff. Charity Finance Group: Annual Roundup 2025 Plenty of warning for this one! The meeting will be…
Highly skilled professionals want your work but not your job Fascinating article about the rise of the blended workforce Confusing the pitch with the plan ‘A thriving nonprofit arts organization needs to hold (at least) two competing perspectives at the same time: A purpose-fueled, confident, compelling narrative that it is achieving meaningful things; and a critical,…