Did you know that all of the information on Funds Online is carefully sourced, gathered, quality-checked and written by our small team of expert researchers? In this interview series, DSC’s Researchers share more about their daily work, the challenges and rewards of funding research, and their expert tips to get the most from Funds Online.…
By Jessica Threlfall, Research Coordinator, DSC It is not uncommon for celebrities to use their success for good, many choosing to engage in philanthropy by donating to charitable causes or raising awareness. However, some take it a step further by launching their own charitable foundations. From Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD, which supports economic equity, to the George…
Thank you… …to all of you who have used Funds Online, attended an online training course, conference or in-house training, purchased a book from us, joined one of our campaigns, followed us on LinkedIn, or come into contact with us in any other number of ways in 2025. We exist to help you help others.…
Senior Researcher, Jessica Threlfall reflects on 50 years of DSC supporting the voluntary sector by looking at how things have changed and what the future holds. It’s 1975. Margaret Thatcher just became the first female leader of a major party, Jaws is about to be released in cinemas, Microsoft opened its doors, and a loaf…
Senior Researcher, Kallista Jayasuriya, explains why DSC created the Charities Against Hate guide. Looking at the statistics, racism has long existed structurally in the UK, with households headed by Black and Asian people more likely to experience poverty and the police more likely to conduct stop and searches on Black people. However, the summer of 2024 marked the resurfacing of blatant, violent racism, which has persisted into 2025. It feels disturbingly like we have returned to the 70s. What has changed is the…
