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How to conduct an AI risk assessment
Charity Digital explains how charities can evaluate the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) and put controls in place to mitigate them with an effective risk assessment... All digital tools come with an…
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A trustees’ guide to AI ethics
Charity Digital explores what charity leaders need to know about the ethics of artificial intelligence and the right questions to ask when mapping its risks... Artificial intelligence (AI), like all digital tools…
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How charities can share office space and infrastructure
With budgets stretched and competition for funding growing, sharing office space and infrastructure is a way for charities to save money. It can help them to make better use of their resources and increase efficiency as…
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Fears over Al disruption are weighing on stock markets. Time for level heads and fundamental analysis
Is artificial intelligence really a threat to traditional industries, or merely misunderstood? Discover how a balanced perspective based on fundamental analysis can reveal opportunities and resilience amid the hype and…
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Turning out-of-favour office space into much-needed SEND provision for schoolchildren: CCLA’s sale of Braywick House
Councils expect to spend £14.8 billion on Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in 2025–26, creating significant budget deficits. To help, central government has proposed an extra £4 billion of support over…
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When your charity data is good but you still feel bad
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Building resilient charities in a changing world
Turning challenges into opportunities Over the past decade, charities have faced austerity, a global pandemic, cost of living pressures, declining consumer spending, rising operational costs, and shifting government…
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Cyber Liability Insurance - Key Cover
CYBER RISK - A Key Cover for All Charities Cyber risk is the threat charities face when using email, websites, cloud systems, online banking and digital records. Many incidents start with phishing, human error, weak…
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AI use cases for charities
As AI adoption accelerates, charities are asking for clearer guidance on how to put it into practice... Artificial intelligence (AI) is often talked about in sweeping terms – technology that will “transform” the way we…
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CCLA launches first global benchmark on modern slavery
Our first global benchmark on modern slavery reveals that the 100 largest global listed companies (UK companies excluded) underperform the 100 largest UK companies benchmarked at the end of 2025.
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HWS - New Member
Good Afternoon, Download HWS_Charity Intelligence_A4_V2_08012026.pdf HWS are delighted to have become a member of Charity Intelligence. Located in the City of London, HWS has a long history of partnering with charitable…
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Investing in digital health
Digital health solutions are transforming global healthcare delivery by improving outcomes, access and efficacy. With new advances in technology, such as long-term health-data capture and artificial intelligence, digital…
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Navigating the evolving landscape of fraud - what charities need to know
Fraud remains one of the most pressing challenges for businesses in the UK, and charities are no exception. According to the BDO's 2024 Charity Fraud Report, 42% of charities reported fraud or attempted fraud in 2024…
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AI: Bubble or bottleneck?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) itself is not a bubble; rather, the current market exuberance is concentrated around a hardware bottleneck in its compute architecture. Carl Vine, Co-Head of Asia Pacific Equities, takes a…
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AI Outlook 2026
Welcome to our special edition AI Outlook 2026, which looks beyond the headlines to the inner workings of artificial intelligence, to understand where the technology is headed in 2026 – and the potential implications for…
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Are you ready for the new “charitable-purpose soft opt-in” rule?
🔔 Attention Charities – Are you ready for the new “charitable-purpose soft opt-in” rule? From January 2026, new rules will allow charities to send electronic direct marketing about their charitable purposes without the…
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How to use AI for the common good
Using AI can be hugely beneficial to charities. It can save time, money and even help with service delivery. But it comes with risks. Here’s how to use AI for the common good. Artificial intelligence (AI) has enormous…
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W1M Investment Forum 2025
The W1M Investment Forum, held at BAFTA last week, had a fascinating talk from veteran war correspondent and Sunday Times writer, Christina Lamb, with an illuminating global economic and market context from W1M’s Chief…
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Opportunities and risks of AI in the charity sector
The implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for all aspects of society are huge, and the charity sector will not escape. However, while there are considerable fears about ethics and job replacement, AI also presents…
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How does agentic AI work for charities?
Charity Digital explores how charities can use a gentic AI to boost their supporter experience, volunteer management, and more... Much of the talk in the charity sector around artificial intelligence (AI) has centred…
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3 cyber threats facing charities today
Charities are targeted by cyber attacks just like businesses. In fact, 40% of businesses and 30% of charities reported having experienced a breach or attack in the last 12 months (Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025…
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Managing digital and AI risks in your charity
As digital tools and AI become increasingly embedded in the charity sector, understanding and managing the risks they bring is more important than ever. We explore Principle 7 of the Charity Digital Code of Practice…
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Not just an ordinary cyber attack but an M&S cyber attack!
Marks & Spencer (M&S), known for its high-quality food, clothing and home products, is facing further disruption and ongoing online frustrations in the wake of the recent M&S cyber attack, attributed to the ransomware…
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JM Finn - Portfolio Management for Charities
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E-Visas: The Transition to Digital Immigration
As the UK moves towards a fully digital immigration system, the introduction of e-Visas marks a significant shift in how individuals prove their right to live, work, and travel in the country. While this transition…
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How to get free tech for your charity
Charity Digital explore how organisations can access free tech, discounted tech, free tech consultations, free tech resources, free tech through digital life hacks, and so much more… We live in precarious times. Economic…
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Why choose Waverton for your Charity
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LGT - Market Outlook 2025
Outlook 2025 - Navigating transformation, trade and technology.
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Charity facts you need to know in 2025
The team at Charity Digital share all the latest facts and statistics about the charity sector, looking particularly at how digital is changing the landscape of fundraising, service delivery, volunteering, marketing…
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Charity marketing – Part 3: Why good copywriting and storytelling matter
By Claire Smith This year marked 10 years of freelance copywriting in the charity sector for me. How many words have been tapped out on my keyboard in that time, I wondered? More importantly, have they all counted? Here…
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Do you need an AI Policy?
Since generative AI programmes rose to prominence in 2022, it has been adapted, used and misused by people and businesses across the world. It may be tempting to make use of AI to make some processes more efficient, or…
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Admincontrol Joins the UK G-Cloud 14 Framework !
We’re excited to announce that Admincontrol is now officially part of the UK Government’s G-Cloud 14 Framework for both Board Portal and Virtual Data Room services🎉 This is a significant milestone for us, giving us the…
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What risk does AI pose to your charity?
AI is becoming more prevalent in the tools and software organisations use. The use of AI Chatbots has become something of a trending topic. Whilst AI presents opportunities to increase productivity for the individual and…
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Charity marketing – Part 2: Three surprising differences between charity and commercial marketing
By Ned Wells When Melissa Fretwell asked me to write an article for White Camino comparing marketing for charities with marketing for businesses, I thought it would be quite straightforward. But the further I got into…
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CCLA-led modern slavery programme announces progress across corporate engagement, public policy and data
Our annual Find it, Fix it, Prevent it report outlines progress made by investors to combat modern slavery in company supply chains. Supported by investors with collective assets under management and advisory of £15…
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Admincontrol's Board Portal - Used by Charities across the UK
Admincontrol' s Board Portal is utilised by Charities right across the UK. If you would like to learn more and you are keen to become more secure and more efficient please do not hesitate to reach out. Here at…
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Discover the new Admincontrol Board Portal iOS app!
The brand new Admincontrol iOS app is designed to optimise access to business-critical information and speed up board work for charity board members. Stay on top of your to-do list with signature requests, upcoming…
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How to protect your organisation from fraud in 2024
Charities are not immune to fraud and can even be more vulnerable to it. Learn how to protect your charity from fraud and how to report it… According to the National Crime Agency, fraud is the most common crime in the UK…
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Engagement with The Gym Group to make their gyms even safer
In this Castlefield stock story, Eleanor Walley outlines our engagement with The Gym Group on the topic of gym safety, discussing the policies and procedures in place to foster a safe environment for gym users. We also…
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How to combat online misinformation
We outline the best strategies for tackling inaccurate information The digital age has exposed many people all over the world to lightning-fast communication and vast scales of connection. The rapid exchange of…
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How OpsPal can help charities governance an operations
Here is a link to a document that explains how we can help any charity improve their governance and how they operate. We do a deal for all Charity intelligence members, with 40% off the licence fee for life. after…
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Cyber Security Webinar Recording
On 11th July we hosted a Cyber Security Webinar presented by Ethical Hacker, Rob Shapland. If you would like to find out how you can protect yourself and your organisation from cyber security threats please do follow the…
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How charities can avoid 'revenue leakage'
Mistakes and poor organisation are costing charities more than £6bn a year, latest research has found. We look at the research and give advice to help charities to avoid the problem. Action is needed by charities to…
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How to make better decisions with charity data
It is no secret that charities are home to more data than ever before. With the advent of digital fundraising in particular , charities have a much clearer idea of who their donors are, how often they donate, the amounts…
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Working hand in hand with Charities
The charities sector group at Shakespeare Martineau have created a new video to help try and explain what we do and how we can help charities. Working hand in hand with Charities | Shakespeare Martineau (youtube.com)
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What is digital ethics?
As charities move to digital in many of their activities, we examine the importance of a code of digital ethics to govern their behaviour. Charities of all types are becoming increasingly data-driven and expanding their…
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What do charities need from digital? Join our steering group
Ch arity Digital and Dot Project are collaborating to deliver year three of a digital resilience programme funded by Okta for Good . From March - May 2024 we are conducting a phase of research to evolve the design and…
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Why you need cyber security?
Cyber security is important because our devices have become essential to our ability to deliver services, raise funds, and continue daily operations. Any act that prevents our ability to use devices poses a serious…
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Should charities invest in Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) as a business tool and as an investable theme presents a compelling opportunity for charities both by affecting their own business operations and enhancing their portfolios’…
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How can data help charities to support their beneficiaries?
Data is everywhere, in everything we do. But many of us don’t capture this data, let alone analyse it. By doing so though, charities can identify efficiencies, save money and make more informed decisions. All of this…
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February freebie – what will you do with the extra day?
How often do you hear yourself saying, “I wish I had more time”? Well, every four years your wish is granted – an extra day appears in your diary for FREE, thanks to the calendrical quirk that is the leap year. Oh happy…
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10 reasons why we built our digital operations software
Here is a quick guide on why we built our digital operations software: Click here to revie w 1) Staff and volunteers nned to be able to find important information as quickly and easily as possible 2) Managers and boards…
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OpsPal overview - making your operations digital
So we here at OpsPal have teamed up with Charity Intelligence to offer you a highly discounted rate on our digital operations software, which can be used for any business or facility. It will help you know when important…
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Telling research for reaching young people
By Laura Treneer This month Youthscape has published the first part of its ambitious ‘Translating God’ research, exploring how young people understand and respond to the Christian story. After more than two years of work…
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Compelling findings from recent donor research
By Laura Treneer Digital fundraising tech company Enthuse carries out donor research and publishes its findings in the quarterly Donor Pulse report. The latest Autumn 2023 Donor Pulse report presents five useful findings…
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How A.I. can help charities confront the Cost-of-Living crisis
The benefits of using emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence ( AI ) , are vast. Here are some of the ways that AI can help charities save costs and improve efficiencies. Artificial intelligence (A.I.) is…
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How artificial intelligence is impacting finance
The ramifications of artificial intelligence (AI) are widespread across the local and global economy. The financial sector is no exception. The prevalence of AI in fina nc e is among the highest when compared to other…
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Buyer personas: the most powerful tool in a marketeers toolbox?
Author: Ned Wells, Director at Cicada Consulting Email: [email protected] ----- Building a persona helps you turn your thinking towards what your customers want to buy, and away from what you’d like to sell them…
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Just keep digging? Commodities and the energy transition
Within the energy transition debate, an area of particular contention is commodities – those who mine them, process them and ultimately use them in their products. It is widely understood that, with a transition of the…
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Embracing Cybersecurity in the Charity Sector
In today's digital age, charities are not immune to the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats. As stewards of donor trust and custodians of sensitive data, charities find themselves at the crossroads of…
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Putting your charity on the map
This article was written for Action Planning by Dr Diego Arenas and Nicole Holgate of DataKind UK How mapping can improve your mission Maps are one of oldest and most instantly recognisable forms of data, used for…
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How to write an incredible blog
Here we outline some of easy-to-follow steps for blog content. Blogs have evolved since the journal-type formats Millennials often think of . It’s not just about documenting an idea or event (although it can be). The top…
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Artificial intelligence: addressing or distorting the modern slavery challenge?
With an estimated 50 million people worldwide in modern slavery 1 , the financial sector faces growing expectations and regulatory requirements to report, mitigate, prevent, and remediate modern slavery risks. However…
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Leading on cyber security culture
Charity leaders can play a critical role in shaping a secure culture. It's not just a matter for IT. Here's why it's essential for executives to actively champion cybersecurity efforts. 1. Leading by example Your actions…
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR ANNUAL REPORT FOR UK CHARITIES & NOT-FOR-PROFITS
Okay, so we all have to do an Annual Report. But, let's be real, it's not just about ticking off a checklist. Let’s make it a game-changer! What’s Your Report Chatting About? Charity Commission & Regulatory Bodies – The…
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A brief guide to charity insolvency (and how to prevent it)
Insolvency is a subject that most people tend to avoid. It’s no secret, however, that since the pandemic , charity finances have taken a hit. Even if your organisation is not in crisis mode, understanding the basics of…
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Data protection changes on the horizon – positive news for charities
News of further planned changes to UK data protection laws might not sound like welcome news for charities. Most charities spent a significant amount of time and effort getting ready for the introduction of the GDPR in…
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Crypto philanthropy: are charities missing a crypto trick?
Many thought cryptocurrencies would be a flash in the pan. However, over 10 years on, crypto is still dominating our headlines and increasingly, our financial markets. With the value of the crypto market estimated to be…
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Analysing digital performance – tips for small charities
By Laura Treneer Small charities tend to have a healthy respect for digital communications. If you’re small, you know you need to punch above your weight, and you know that the right digital tools can enable you to do…
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New personas for UK evangelical Christians
By Laura Treneer Anyone who works in communications will know that before you can really connect with your audience, you need to understand who they are. Enter the world of personas – personality profiles that inform the…
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Upfront: episode one
Financial journalist Cherry Reynard, Intermediary Client Manager Megan Rooney, and Investment Managers Julia Angeles and Steven Hay discuss AI, Moderna’s mRNA technology and the Baillie Gifford Managed Fund.
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Life Planning in a Modern Digital World: A Necessity for the 21st Century
In the digital age, individuals manage multiple dimensions of their lives online, from social media accounts and email services to financial investments and online shopping. As our lives become increasingly digitized…
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PITCH receives Living Wage accreditation
Following the work undertaken last year to review our PITCH suppliers, I am very pleased to share that we have received our Living Wage accreditation. PITCH can now also be found on the website under the Living Wage…
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Why does ESG matter to charities?
Why is ESG of importance to charities when they already make such a positive difference to society? Because there is still much to be done about how charities undertake their valuable work, and many do not yet…
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The AI debate – Could ChatGPT be the extra resource your charity needs?
By Laura Treneer Unless your head has been buried far too far into your inbox for the last few months, you won’t have escaped the race going on among AI companies and commentators talking about how their tech will change…
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Why Charities should take Cyber Risk seriously in 2023 and beyond
In short, Cyber Risk is the risk all organizations face today from cyber criminals, opportunists or ‘bad actors’ when they are connected to the internet. Virtually every single organization today is connected to the…
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Renewables: why the energy transition may be faster than you expect
Key Points The cost of renewable technologies could fall faster than many influential models suggest, according to new research Lower prices should accelerate adoption, leading to a steep drop in carbon emissions The…
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From Covid to cancer: Moderna’s new challenge
Key Points Moderna's mRNA technology allows scientists to write and deliver instructions to cells to produce disease-reducing properties Having proved itself against Covid, the company is developing multiple mRNA…
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To spend or not to spend - a charity's question
When we’re talking about adaptability in the charity sector, our first thought is naturally of the COVID-19 pandemic, an era-defining event, and the cause of unprecedented change for almost every organization. While…
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Understanding cyber insurance
One of the most significant emerging threats to your organisation is cyber attacks. 30% of charities said they identified a cyber attack in the last 12 months (Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2022). Cyber attacks can…
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Climate change: how charities can transition to net zero
Charities have a big part to play in helping the UK reach Net Zero by 2050. In this article, we share tips and advice on how charities can lower their carbon footprint. The UK Government’s Net Zero Strategy: Build Back…
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Visible sustainability – IBA – innovation plus impact can help our failing health system.
In this stock feature, Castlefield Fund Manager Rory Hammerson examines Belgian listed Ion Beam Applications (IBA). Held in our Sustainable European Fund, IBA is involved in treating cancer in sensitive areas such as the…
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Find it, Fix It, Prevent It
Despite the fact that slavery is illegal, it is estimated that today 50 million people find themselves in some form of modern slavery or human trafficking. Hear from Martin Buttle, Better Work Lead at CCLA, on how CCLA…
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What Bill Gates needs to know about preventing the next pandemic
By Ellie Parravani External Affairs team, Brooke One Health is a concept that recognises that the health of people, animals and the wider environment are deeply connected. But I was left disappointed. The book misses…
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Investing to feed the world
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A little gift from me to you
I’m gifting you some time! Since August, time seems to have taken on a life of its own, everyone I have spoken to recently says they have no time. With this in mind I have a little Christmas gift for you, the gift of…
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Shoospeak HR Podcast: Episode 14, Artificial intelligence and HR – the revolution?
In episode 14 of the Shoospeak HR Podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Andy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech discuss the revolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HR. This episode covers: How can AI support HR? How can…
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Podcast series: Journey through a contract, Episode 10 - Data security
Episode 10 of our Journey Through a Contract sees Anushree Som and William Moore look at Data Security and data protection laws. Anushree and William discuss Data Security, contracts, GDPR, how organisations collect and…
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Charities managing the risk of cybercrime
Last week was Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2022, an annual event seeking to tackle fraud and cybercrime by raising awareness and sharing good practice among charities. It was heralded by the release of the Charity…
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Charity Matters Autumn 2022
Tackling the cost-of-living crisis: insights on managing through challenging times. Welcome to our autumn edition of Charity Matters. Although we’re hopefully now through the worst of the pandemic, charities continue to…
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Why should charities be more alert to fraud now?
Kaley Crossthwaite , Head of Fraud, BDO LLP In recent years charities have had to react to ever-increasing financial pressures. From the far-reaching impacts of the Covid-19 crisis to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis…
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Why you need to recycle your old technology
Time to get new technology? In this article, we show you what you can do with your old technology, from donating it to recycling it with a retailer. Getting the most out of your laptops and hardware is vital for…
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Shoospeak HR Podcast: The rise of the cyberbully in the workplace
Our Shoospeak HR podcast considers the recent increase in cyberbullying within the workplace and some of the issues employers are facing as a result. Shoosmiths colleagues Andy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech discuss…
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Podcast series: Journey through a contract, Episode 6 - Data protection
Data Protection Episode 6 of our Journey Through a Contract sees Becky Gray (Associate) and Shruti Goel (Senior Associate) discuss data protection. The duo focus on the key things to consider before looking at any data…
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How charities can engage younger generations
We examine how charities can involve and engage Millennials and Gen Z, with reference to onboarding trustees, creating content, mastering social media, and so much more. Younger generations have been exposed to huge…
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Five principles of digital ethics
Key points to consider before you formulate a charity code of ethics. Five principles of digital ethics Key points to consider before you formulate a charity code of ethics Digital transformation provides charities of…
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Charities, trade marks and the Metaverse
Paula Williams of VWV discusses what opportunities and potential threats the Metaverse could offer charities: I am not an expert in technology, and certainly not the Metaverse. My understanding of the Metaverse and its…
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The Employment Bill: A significant change to hybrid working
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Turning Trust’s work to bridge the ‘digital divide’ is also helping to tackle climate change
The charity inspired by the father of modern computing has shown that giving old computers new life has environmental as well as social benefits. Share 12 May 2022 James Turing admits the carbon-cutting contributions of…
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Where are charities on their own net zero journeys?
A recent survey into charities’ action to tackle climate change suggests many organisations need to do more to prioritise environmental awareness and care for the planet. Share 14 April 2022 "a recent survey carried out…
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Protecting your charity's Intellectual Property
Charities are at risk of intellectual property (IP) infringement just as much as commercial brands. There are sadly many examples of infringement of charities’ intellectual property and it is therefore important that…
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How can charities deal with hostile social media?
At present, social media is not sufficiently regulated. Much of the regulation is left to the social media platform owners, the global tech companies, to regulate. Whilst the social media platforms have their own rules…
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Top ten virtual fundraising ideas
In the first article in our series, we look at the best virtual fundraising ideas and give some advice about how to make the most of each idea. COVID-19 drastically altered the landscape of the charity sector, l eading…
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Managing a Charity’s Reputational Risk: Employment Considerations
Managing a Charity’s Reputational Risk: Employment Considerations A charity’s reputation is highly valuable. Charities are held to a higher standard and therefore face greater public scrutiny than commercial…
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Rathbones' Charity Matters Summer 2021
Building resilience for challenging times Charity Matters Summer 2021 Building resilience for challenging times Share 27 August 2021 Welcome to our Summer edition of Charity Matters. Given the immensely challenging…
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Charities: Emerging Issues Conference
You are able to view our recent webinar here that focuses on the important emerging issues that charities are facing .
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Investec Weekly Digest: Hope on the Horizon
Recent data from the UK and Israel confirm that protection against severe disease and death remains largely intact at more than 90% efficacy for the most widely-used vaccines. The combination of the vaccines and…
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High Court Victory for Kids Company
The collapse of the well-known charity Kids Company in 2015 raised a number of points for the charity sector.
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Charity Webinar: What lessons can charities learn from the pandemic?
As part of our educational programme for charities, we are delighted to invite you to a live Q&A webinar with Debra Allcock Tyler, Chief Executive of Directory of Social Change (DSC). Debra will explore the lessons…
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Charity Webinars
As part of our educational programme for charities, and in response to the pandemic, we have created a series of webinars. The webinar recordings are designed to help trustees through this period of uncertainty by…
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Charles Stanley Trustee Training Webinar
The past year has brought with it a multitude of challenges and triumphs previously never explored. It caused Charities, amongst other institutions, to rapidly digitalise, innovate and adjust to a new normal in order to…
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Smith and Williamson Market Update - Monthly Webinar
Sign up for our monthly Investment Outlook webinar, presented by our Chief Investment Strategist, Daniel Casali. https://smithandwilliamson.com/en/insights-landing/covid-19-hub/covid-19-hub-investment/#webinars
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London Charity Conference Webinars - 24 September 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Smith & Williamson (S&W) London Charity Conference will be held as a virtual event this year. Our conference will be held as two webinars taking place on 24 September 2020. The first…
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Investec Webinar: Charities Taking Action in a Net Zero World
Sign up to attend our upcoming webinar: ‘Charities taking action in a net zero world’, hosted in partnership with Charity Financials. Taking place Tuesday 23rd March , at 11am. Investec’s Head of Charities, Nicola Toyer…
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Belfast Charity Conference Webinars
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Smith & Williamson Belfast Charity Conference will be held as a virtual event this year. Our conference will be held as two webinars taking place on 27 April 2021. The first webinar will…
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Birmingham Charity Conference Webinars
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Smith & Williamson Birmingham Charity Conference will be held as a virtual event this year. Our conference will be held as two webinars taking place on 11 March 2021. The first webinar…
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Webinar: Fiduciary duties and going concern: how responsibilities of charities are changing
In the last six months we have all become accustomed to remote working with many charities having to embrace digital like never before. This new way of working can present its own issues. In the second webinar of our…
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Supporting vulnerable communities around the world
Just a Drop’s Head of Fundraising and Communications Brendan Hanlon reflects on the importance of acting quickly, being open to new opportunities and always personalising appeals.
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Why every charity needs to embrace cloud-based accounting
Finance should never be a standalone function. Its primary purpose is to support the whole charity – not just to manage the accounts, but to provide advice, recommendations and reassurance to help the executive team and…
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What you can learn from EmployabilityUK’s digital transformation
There’s no denying that lockdown has hit us hard. According to research from the Institute of Fundraising , 92% of charities reported a fall in trading income during the lockdown period. With research from the Small…
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Rising Girl, the story so far…
Guest Post by Emb Hashmi, Award winning Journalist at BBC , Podcast Host and Social Entrepreneur. Rising Girl started its journey as a short four-minute film focusing on one young girls struggle risking life and limb to…
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The Cryptocurrency Mirage
Our stance is clear – cryptocurrencies are speculative with no meaningful valuation foundation; what’s more, they are associated with criminal activities and environmental damage. Bitcoin, the posterchild of the crypto…
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Investec Weekly Digest: Time Travelling
Despite new technologies and the more widespread availability of information, investors’ interests are not greatly different today than they were 50 years ago. Our Head of Investment Strategy, John Wyn Evans talks about…
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Digital connectivity and real estate: Transformational change is coming - Batteries
Batteries can deliver sustainable, resilience and cheaper energy Batteries support the feasibility of intermittent on-site renewable energy. Solar panels, for example, only produce power during daylight hours but…
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Digital connectivity and real estate: Transformational change is coming - Power
Power is becoming a determining locational driver UK businesses and households spend some £55bn on power annually [1] . As more companies integrate technology into the way they work, their power demand rises, and this…
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Investec's Market Update Webinar: The Road to Reopening
Just a reminder that our Market Update webinar, The Road to Reopening, hosted by our Head of Investment Strategy, and Weekly Digest author, John Wyn-Evans, is happening on the 5th May at 15:00. As we gradually exit…
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Charities going digital: top 10 data privacy tips
At the beginning of this year, Charity Finance Group reported on widespread innovation and invention through the charity sector as a result of Covid-19. That trend is expected to continue through 2021 in the charity…
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Tax justice: The intentionally overlooked part of ESG
2020 has witnessed the acceleration of a number of major societal changes – the shift to e-commerce, remote working, and the transition to a lower carbon economy, to name a few. The acceleration of these trends has, in…
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The Charity Governance Code: Refresh
As part of our programme of support for charities, and in response to the pandemic, we have co-created a series of webinars. The webinars are designed to help trustees through this period of uncertainty by covering a…
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EIRIS Foundation Responsible Investment in Charity Pooled
It is hard to overstate the importance of the charity sector in the drive to create a better society, in the UK, and worldwide. In the short-term the work of charities has never been more needed as we face the immediate…
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Investec Weekly Digest: Five Lessons in Gender Equality From Business Leaders
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Barbara-Ann King, Chief Commercial Officer of Investec Wealth & Investment, asked a panel of guests to share what they’ve learned about gender equality – and diversity more…
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Many emerging markets are at the back of the vaccine queue
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Preparing for Flood Warnings across the UK
Preparing for flood warnings across the UK After what was an extremely different year to any we’ve experienced before, it’s easy to forget that before the first national lockdown, we were subjected to some of the worst…
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Cyber Insurance and Cloud based services
Cyber-attacks are on the increase With more people working from home, it is more critical than ever before to ensure you have the correct and adequate IT protection in place. Criminal activity is varied and can have a…
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Towergate Covid Hub
Towergate Insurance are here to support Charity Intelligence members during this difficult time. In March 2020, we launched our dedicated COVID-19 information centre which has been regularly updated throughout the year…
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Digital connectivity and real estate: Transformational change is coming - Data centres
Data centres provide the infrastructure to a digital future As society becomes more digitally connected the need to store, manage, process and transfer information grows exponentially. This fuels demand for the buildings…
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Digital connectivity and real estate: Transformational change is coming - 5G
5G will revolutionise industries and hence Real Estate 5G is the next generation of wireless network technology. It will enable smart cities, buildings, autonomous vehicles and many other technological innovations. It…
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Locked down but not out
On 31 October, Halloween, Prime Minister Boris Johnson spooked the nation with the announcement of a 2nd national lockdown in England, starting on the 5 November, to help reduce the spread of the resurgent coronavirus…
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A challenging time for charities
We spoke to four charities based in the Midlands about how they have been impacted by Covid-19.
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Should Charities Use Zoom?
There has been a lot of media coverage of the use of Zoom for online meetings during the Covid-19 lockdown. Charities are asking whether it is safe for them to use Zoom and other alternatives for vital communications…
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Live after Lockdown
The initial shock of the lockdown in March to combat Covid-19 was a big blow to society and we abruptly got used to staying at home, adapting to living and working in a different way. After two months, we are now…
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The coronavirus crisis has affected all charities
As part of our programme of support for charities, and in response to the pandemic, we have co-created a series of webinars. The webinars are designed to help trustees through this period of uncertainty by covering a…
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COVID-19 BlackRock Investment Update
Market uncertainty around the potential for contagion of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is dominating global markets. The spread of the virus globally has reached pandemic proportions that will likely result in large…
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What Coronavirus means to Charities
There’s no denying that the coronavirus pandemic will have thrown many charity’s operational and financial plans into disarray, and possibly on a number of fronts simultaneously. This comes at a time when there is…
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What to expect when you're having your audit remotely
Due to current social distancing restrictions, everyone is required to work from home wherever possible. This means that audit work undertaken for the foreseeable future is being done remotely. How will this be…
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Coronavirus: Philanthropy and charities
With the Coronavirus crisis now officially a pandemic by World Health Organization standards, there is nowhere that will remain unaffected by it. The role of charities and philanthropy is likely to be key, but not…
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Investing through the Pandemic
Some things will stay the same, but a lot will change. There is no doubt that we are living (and investing) in extraordinary times. A global pandemic grips the world and dystopian projections of an apocalyptic afterlife…