Charities continue to operate against a backdrop of financial pressure, increasing regulation and evolving risks. Following International Day of Charity on 5 September, it is a timely opportunity to reflect on the vital contribution that charities, funders and philanthropic organisations
More about Charity & Philanthropy Focus – September 2026A succession of days above 30°C has had a ripple effect across public health, transport and agriculture, leading to disruption as well as school closures. We are seeing time and again that crises do not occur in splendid isolation. In
More about Philanthropy: from crisis response to crisis readinessWe are pleased to launch Charity and Philanthropy Focus, a new newsletter, sharing practical insights on the issues we see affecting charities, trustees and philanthropic organisations. We hope you enjoy this first edition and, if a topic raises a question,
More about Charity & Philanthropy Focus – May 2026At one level, nothing has changed. Trustees have always been responsible for their charity’s fundraising. But in another sense, this update reflects a continued shift towards clearer expectations of active board oversight. To understand why this matters, it helps to
More about Fundraising governance: a compliance journeyMoving beyond “What to avoid” For many charities, the starting point has been to avoid certain types of investments. That remains relevant, but it is only one part of the picture. Trustees are now being asked a broader question: not
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