Jay Kennedy, DSC’s Director of Policy and Research Charities and wider civil society have been at the forefront of the pandemic response and dealing with the effects of the cost-of-living crisis. However, these and other systemic challenges have hollowed out the resilience of many organisations, with vital services for people across the country now under…
By Emma Beeston, Philanthropy Advisor Have you ever met a Philanthropy Advisor? Have you ever met a Philanthropy Advisor? Do you know what kind of person does this job, and what it is they do? Do you worry that their work impacts on what you are doing but can’t quite put your finger on how?…
By Gabriella Poznansky, Senior Digital Content and Communications Officer, DSC We’re now at the end of March and the next general election is still looming somewhere in the distance. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has ruled out a 2 May election, but who knows what’s around the corner! In this month’s policy update, find out more…
By Giles Pegram Any charity right now could start the process of launching a major appeal. But what truly makes a major appeal successful? What is the difference between a capital appeal and a major appeal? A ‘capital appeal’ though good, and able to give a compelling case for support, is not necessary for a ‘major appeal’. Both…
