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UK politics: Volatility risk rises, but the equity story is nuanced
The resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer is not, in itself, a major shock to equity markets. The more important question is whether the next Labour leadership preserves fiscal credibility. Until that becomes…
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Market update: UK Prime Minister resigns
Less than two years after securing one of the Labour party’s largest parliamentary majorities, Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned from his position this morning, a move that had been widely expected. A combination of…
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JM Finn opens fifth office in Cheltenham
JM Finn now has five regional offices, with Cheltenham the latest to be added to the roster. Having leased and renovated an office in Darwin House in Rodney Road, the team of five have been operating from the office…
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W1M adds further senior firepower with new hires
Oliver Jones-Davies joins as a Portfolio Manager in the Charities team, where he will report to James Pike, Head of Charities. Oliver has worked in financial services for 30 years and joins from CCLA Investment…
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Charity trustees on Love Island
Why investment managers constantly change and what to do about it... If you’re a UK charity trustee, you may feel like the investment management world has suddenly turned into Love Island. Everyone is coupling up…
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Take a break – and make a big leap forward
By Sean Tully I wouldn’t usually follow a group of strangers into an underground car park. On this occasion, my hesitancy was less about the company I was in, than about the direction we were heading. I’d joined a Walk…
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Passing on the essence: research findings on succession in small charities
Laura Treneer writes: One of the best things about going to the ACEVO conference is having time to talk to charity leaders like Sandra Hastings, Chief Executive of Silverline Memories. Sandra’s Masters research looked at…
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Wrigleys' 34th Annual Charity Governance Seminar
Thursday 16th October, 2025 | 09:00 - 16:30 Cloth Hall Court, Quebec Street, Leeds LS1 2HA This is a paid for event We invite senior leaders and trustees from across the charity sector to join us in Leeds for our 34th…
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Financial leadership: What does it take to lead well today?
Leadership is changing. Across the charity and social purpose sector, leaders are being asked to do more with less, navigate complexity with clarity, and bring people with them through uncertainty. I’ve been thinking…
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100 days of Trump’s second presidency
100 days of Trump’s second presidency
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FJ announces new principal consultant
FJ Philanthropy , a specialist management consulting firm, is delighted to announce that Anne Hayward is joining the team to further boost the strength and depth of the consultancy offering. Anne brings with her over…
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Charity boards that are short on women are missing out
How many women do you have on your board or senior leadership team? The answer for most charities is, not enough. A recent report by Pro Bono Economics found that, while women make up 68% of employees in the UK charity…
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12 priorities for 2024
Find out the top tips that emerged as we asked Action Planning Associates to complete this sentence with charity leaders in mind: “As you begin the new year, don’t forget to prioritise…” Yourself David Saint The airlines…
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An interview with Andy Gullick, CEO of Rift Social Enterprise
Meet Andy Gullick , chief executive of RIFT Social Enterprise , a not-for-profit organisation he founded to provide tailored support for people interested in becoming self-employed. RIFT works with people in prison and…
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Leadership and the dangers of hubris
By Kate Nicholas What do Achilles, Odysseus and Icarus (plus some contemporary political leaders) have in common? I am sure it’s possible to come up with a whole list of possibilities, but their most dangerous common…
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How to communicate organisational change
Clear communication is vital when letting staff know about changes happening in your charity. From a new leadership team to merging with another charity, it’s important to communicate organisational change well. This is…
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Leading for the long haul – valuable lessons learned in life
By Joy Gascoigne Leadership expert John C Maxwell defines leadership as “influence, nothing more, nothing less”, but influencers are also influenced. For leaders of small charities in the post-pandemic world, there are…
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FJ Philanthropy expands to London and doubles in size with two new strategic appointments
Download Dee (L) Kim (R).jpg The award-winning specialist management consultancy, FJ Philanthropy is delighted to announce the appointment of Dee Brecker and Kim Shann, and its expansion to London. Dee and Kim bring a…
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Hours of training for charity trustees
Since March 2020 Stone King has delivered online training for thousands of charity trustees. The firm’s Charity Essentials programme provides free, regular online training to equip trustees and senior management teams…
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Shoospeak HR Podcast: Episode 8, The increasing importance of LGBT+ and staff networks
In this episode we talk about all things LGBT networks. Everything from how to start one to why they are so important. In this episode Amy is joined by special guests Michael Briggs (a partner in the Nottingham…
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Shoospeak HR Podcast: Episode 5, In #HRShoos with Sam Westwood of The White Company
Our Shoospeak HR podcast welcomes special guest Sam Westwood (Head of People at The White Company). Shoosmiths colleagues Andy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech chat to special guest Sam Westwood (Head of People at The…
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Stone King secures major hire of leading charity lawyer
National law firm Stone King is delighted to welcome top-ranked charity lawyer Rosamund McCarthy Etherington to its Charity team as an Equity Partner. She joins the firm, which is a national leader in charity law, after…
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Video: Five steps to effective cash management
Cash is vital for operations. It helps charities pay for salaries, facilities, tech, and so on. There are two key underlying principles for effective cash management: visibility of current cash and an understanding of…
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Growing as a Leader - Hallidays Business AM interactive webinar
Join us for an interactive webinar. We'll provide you with the leadership skills you need to drive your organisation forward and engage your colleagues to achieve your vision.
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Charity Times Awards 2021
Charity Times Awards 2021 We are delighted to have been shortlisted to win a 2021 Charity Times Award for the Boutique Investment Management Award. About the 22nd annual Charity Times Awards: Celebrating best practice in…
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Interview with Catriona Williams of Children in Wales
David Myrddin-Evans talks to the recently retired Chief Executive about her distinguished career. Click on the link to read the full article…