Our straight-talking articles and guides are designed to cut through charity professional industry jargon and answer your pertinent questions.
When we talk about sustainability, most people think of environmental responsibility. However, for charities s...
Take the first step today and ensure your organisation is tracking its funds correctly and staying compli...
This week is National Trustee Week in the UK. According to the Charity Commission there are 923,876 trustees i...
The Labour government has unveiled its first Budget since taking office in July. It brings to an end several m...
By Ned Wells When Melissa Fretwell asked me to write an article for White Camino comparing marketing for ...
With the sector facing a skills shortage, job sharing is one way to access a greater range of skills and exper...
Family offices and wealthy individuals are showing increasing interest in private markets, an asset class that...
Among all the services we offer to the charity sector, the one that receives the most demand is help with fund...
The FRC has issued substantial amendments to FRS 102, that aim to ‘enhance the quality of UK financial reporti...
By David Bull The emerging “crisis” facing International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) centres a...
Welcome to our October edition of “Market Perspectives”, the monthly investment strategy update from Barclays ...
Our annual Find it, Fix it, Prevent it report outlines progress made by investors to combat modern slavery in ...
By Andrew MiddletonIn the non-profit sector, it’s not uncommon to hear the phrase, “I’ll do it in my own time....
· The CICP will work with the Charity Commission, membership organisations, asset managers...
Admincontrol' s Board Portal is utilised by Charities right across the UK. If you would like to learn more and...
The brand new Admincontrol iOS app is designed to optimise access to business-critical information and speed u...
Financial statements can seem overwhelming at first glance, especially when you’re running a charity or social...
By Andrew RainsfordWhen you need to fundraise for a specific project, it may seem counterintuitive to begin by...
When a word or phrase grows in popularity and is used with increased frequency, it becomes easy to assume that...
Waverton is committed to integrate sustainability throughout the business. Our sustainability strategy consist...
How much can charities spend from their investment portfolios? This is a simple question, easy to answer. Firs...
** This article is an excerpt from our Inspired Magazine publication**Two next-gen philanthropists share their...
Charities are not immune to fraud and can even be more vulnerable to it. Learn how to protect your charity fro...
Good organisational planning covers a number of facets, from strategic planning to management, communications ...
Fundraising is the lifeblood of many charities. We encourage you to share this simple guide with your teams an...
While the UK has previously seen incidents of public disorder, these have tended to be restricted in terms of ...
On 19th July 2024, the Charity Commission refreshed its meetings guidance for charities in what it’s called ‘t...
Japanese equities have just experienced one of their biggest ever drawdowns. Carl Vine, Co-Head of Asia Pacifi...
Castlefield analyst, Barney Timson explains how we recently engaged with UniCredit, an Italian listed, pan-Eur...
We outline the best strategies for tackling inaccurate information The digital age has exposed many people all...
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Here is a link to a document that explains how we can help any charity improve their governance and how they o...
About the team… The LGT Charities team has been working in partnership with charities by supporting trustees a...
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There’s an almost endless list of things for your charity to consider when developing or polishing up a strate...
In this Castlefield stock story, Eleanor Walley outlines our engagement with The Gym Group on the topic of gym...
On 28th November 2023, the FCA published its long-awaited Policy Statement on Sustainability Disclosure Requir...
RACHEL TITCHEN, Charities and Investment Director at consultancy BROADSTONE, calls for a more flexible and ad...
By Claire MathysAny change of Government or Prime Minister brings with it new faces for campaigning organisati...
Mistakes and poor organisation are costing charities more than £6bn a year, latest research has found. We look...
Welcome to our “Mid-Year Outlook”, the investment strategy update from Barclays Private Bank, which is also av...
Geo-politics’ is a term used to describe countries and their relationships. It’s fair to say we’ve seen an inc...
MEET THE NEW NORMAL, SAME AS THE OLD NORMALThe first few years of the 2020s have been characterised by huge sh...
Can my charity borrow money from a bank? Is borrowing possible for a charity? Does a charity need express powe...
In the world of social enterprises, charities, and not-for-profit organisations, the role of an accountant of...
By Clare McIntosh and Laura Treneer“Underfunded and overlooked”. This is how grassroots charities are describe...
At Castlefield we like to share our mission of 'gathering assets to do good'. Sustainability is in everything ...
Part one of the series provided a very valuable insight, highlighting the effect of the cost-of-living crisis ...
A book that cuts through the investment industry’s mystique and jargon to show you how you can set an investme...
CCLA's third benchmark on corporate mental health shows just over one in four (24) of the UK’s largest listed ...
The UK market has been suffering at least a decade of chronic outflows, but we believe it may be about to turn...
Investors are increasingly wondering if they can make a difference with their investments and contribute to su...
We explore how history of the Charity Commission, the role of the Commission in today’s society, how the Commi...
Child Benefit has gained some attention recently in the press. The chancellor announced some immediate changes...
By Claire Smith“We know we need to do legacy fundraising, but we don’t know where to start.” That’s a query I ...
We’re pleased to announce that Castlefield has pledged their support to the Financial Vulnerability Taskforce ...
Amid surging demand for investment grade (IG) corporate bonds, the new issue premium typically offered by comp...
FJ Philanthropy, a specialist management consulting firm, is delighted to announce that Anne Hayward is j...
By various Action Planning AssociatesFunders receive tens, if not hundreds, of applications – how can you make...
Mark Bishop, CEO of Dynamic Earth, implemented the Admincontrol board portal as one of his first decisions whe...
James Pike and Stefan Rheinwald: A truly integrated ESG approach. Waverton's approach is truly integrated...
The Charity Commission regards Serious Incident Reporting as an important element of its regulatory approach. ...
APPLY NOW Managing charity budgets can be a daunting prospect, particularly in times of economic uncertai...
It is no secret that charities are home to more data than ever before. With the advent of digital fundraising&...
By Emma GouldsIf you are like me and thinking about Christmas in Autumn makes you groan, the idea of doing any...
CCLA co-files shareholder resolution calling for Amazon to appoint a reputable third-party to produce a gap an...
Here we discuss why we support mandatory scope 3 disclosure, why it matters and how companies are progressing....
In sustainable investment circles it has been hard to escape the news that the world's top five money managers...
The charities sector group at Shakespeare Martineau have created a new video to help try and explain what we d...
As the threat of VAT being added to independent school fees becomes more realistic, we understand that there h...
As charities move to digital in many of their activities, we examine the importance of a code of digital ethic...
Castlefield has been announced as recipients of the 2024 ARC Research 3D Award demonstrating Castlefield's com...
As active, long-term investors, we prefer to build constructive relationships with company management and enga...
The cost-of-living is already felt by many. Whilst it is affecting individuals and families across the UK, it ...
The 13th April was National Scrabble Day, and to play his part in the celebration, David Saint shared an activ...
Castlefield is delighted to launch our latest Annual Stewardship Report.Our latest Annual Stewardship report d...
Volunteers are a lifeline for many charities, so it’s important to treat them with equity and fairness. Everyo...
By Tracy MadgwickWhat does the new Flexible Working amendment mean for you and your organisation? How should y...
Beyond Profit Ltd What type of accounts does your charity need to prepare? This really depends on what type of...
Welcome to our April edition of “Market Perspectives”, the monthly investment strategy update from Barclays Pr...
Despite the growing attention on ESG, we believe the investment industry has not truly understood that the onl...
At Moore Kingston Smith Nonprofit Advisory, we often work with nonprofits and charities that are facing changi...
Admincontrol' s Board Evaluation is developed through years of experience with evaluating boards and optimisi...