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Unlock funding opportunities with Funds Online! Get access to a vast database of grants, loans, & awards, save time with advanced filters, stay updated with the latest info, and receive expert support. Subscribe now and elevate your fundraising efforts: fundsonline.org.uk

#SmallCharities - we've put together a special new series of 1-hour sessions, all taking place over November and December. These sessions are just £35 & consist of concise information, providing you with key points to take away. Learn more here below! dsc.org.uk/content/dscs-b…

Unlock funding opportunities with Funds Online! Get access to a vast database of grants, loans, & awards, save time with advanced filters, stay updated with the latest info, and receive expert support. Subscribe now and elevate your fundraising efforts: fundsonline.org.uk

If you need to find grants for your charity or project, The Guide to Major Trusts is your definitive information source for over 1,000 of the largest grant-makers. Order your copy here: dsc.org.uk/publication/th… Or learn more here: dsc.org.uk/content/the-gu…

Don't let your charity's finances keep you up at night! It’s a Nightmare with the Numbers by Caron Bradshaw unpacks the jargon, the processes and the systems that make the world of charity finance such a tricky one to navigate. Order your copy here: dsc.org.uk/publication/it…

#Charity #leaders - we know how tough it is for you right now. Join us at It's Tough at the Top: Good Leadership Matters, and you'll have the opportunity to learn, connect and develop your leadership skills. Register here: dsc.org.uk/event/its-toug…

We made the switch to a 4-day work week four years ago and haven't looked back. If you're thinking about doing the same but aren't sure where to start, or how it could even work for your organisation, we can help! Contact our In-House team here: dsc.org.uk/category/in-ho…

Looking for some governance tips to share with your Board this #TrusteesWeek? In our new article, we've asked trustees from around the sector to share a tip that's helped them in their role. Take a look: dsc.org.uk/content/truste…

Almost two-thirds (63%) of charities report board vacancies. Many organisations are now overly reliant on very small teams. Read more in our new VCSE barometer blog with @VCSEObservatory ow.ly/CsZ650U15tw

Check out our new article where Jay Kennedy, Director of Policy and Research at DSC, reviews the Budget and details what it means for the sector. Take a look here: dsc.org.uk/content/budget…

It's day 2 of #TrusteesWeek and there's still plenty of time to get involved! Know a trustee who deserves to be celebrated? Take a moment to let them know, using the hashtag #ThankATrustee ❤️

Celebrate #TrusteesWeek by empowering your Board with our best-selling governance book, It's a Battle on the Board. Authored by Debra Allcock Tyler, this essential guide blends leadership theory with practical insights and real-life examples: dsc.org.uk/publication/it…

We have free events taking place every day this #TrusteesWeek! Discover them here: trusteesweek.org/events/?utm_so…

Are you a community organisation still trying to interpret the impact and implications this week's budget has for our sector? Check out this article from Jay Kennedy, Director of Policy and Research at @DSC_Charity Budget 2024: ‘fixing the foundations’: dsc.org.uk/content/budget…

#Charity #leaders - we know how tough it is for you right now. Join us at It's Tough at the Top: Good Leadership Matters, and you'll have the opportunity to learn, connect and develop your leadership skills. Register here: dsc.org.uk/event/its-toug…

Even though it may be spooky season, there’s no need to let your charity’s finances keep you up at night! If finances make you feel like you’ve just seen a ghost, you may just need our new guide, It’s a Nightmare with the Numbers. Order your copy here: dsc.org.uk/publication/it…

Charities have started responding to chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget, in which she announced £40bn-worth of tax increases civilsociety.co.uk/news/charities…

Confirmed Increase in Employer NICs by 1.2%, and reduced secondary threshold to £5000 a year. Alongside the new rate of NLW, another increase in the cost of operating for many charities. Some additional support is needed to help them remain sustainable. #AutumnBudget

Next week, join us in celebrating the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK by taking time to #ThankATrustee. 🙌 Download and use the assets in our supporters toolkit to get involved: trusteesweek.org/supporter-reso…