Gabriella Poznansky, Digital Content and Communications Officer, DSC Here’s what’s been going on in the world of policy through September. After a fairly quiet August, September felt like a very bumpy roller coaster ride. So much happened in such a short period of time! Here’s a round-up of policy news from around the sector: Charities reacted…
If leaders value loyalty over competence, they are asking to fail By Debra Allcock Tyler, CEO, DSC As I step away from the board of DSC I wanted to just reflect on over a decade of involvement in the organisation. Such huge changes have happened in that time but throughout DSC has been a beacon…
Fundraising specialist Neela Jane Stansfield reveals her top tips for grant fundraising. Ever since I started fundraising, it’s been “a competitive time” out there. Funding requests have always outnumbered the available grants given out, as charitable need has always exceeded philanthropic supply. Lately, though, things seem to be beyond challenging. Fifteen years ago we were…
We have united with other sector infrastructure bodies across the UK to call for an urgent response to the cost of living crisis. People in this country are facing an economic crisis of a magnitude not experienced for decades. Many who have until now been able to make ends meet will be pushed into poverty,…
