News and blogs
Keep up with the latest news affecting small and local charities and views from our expert teams and partners.
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Jill Baker: The View From the World Out There
04 February 2020
Jill Baker, Director of Development, takes us through her learnings from the first 18 months in the role and explains the work of the Development Directorate
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Paul Streets: How small charity Make Some Noise is supporting the young parents hit hard by austerity
04 February 2020
Paul Streets: How small charity Make Some Noise is supporting the young parents hit hard by austerity
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Paul Streets: We must hold Boris Johnson's 'one nation' to account
20 December 2019
Paul Streets: We must hold Boris Johnson's 'one nation' to account
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How charities can influence commissioning
10 December 2019
How charities can influence commissioning
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Paul Streets: Bright Futures NE - one of many charities offering help to the vulnerable
28 November 2019
You will find Bright Futures NE almost at the end of the Metro line in Chichester, South Shields. It’s run by the impressive duo Helen and Nicola. They are ex-local authority youth workers...
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‘Top 5 lessons for charity mentors’
14 November 2019
‘Top 5 lessons for charity mentors’
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How I’m using my professional skills to help small charities
31 October 2019
How I’m using my professional skills to help small charities
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What commissioning looks like from the inside
30 October 2019
What commissioning looks like from the inside
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‘Being a mentor is hugely rewarding,’ writes Lloyds Banking Group relationship director for National Mentoring Day
25 October 2019
‘Being a mentor is hugely rewarding,’ writes Lloyds Banking Group relationship director for National Mentoring Day
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Paul Streets: Charity leaders must take care of their mental health
23 October 2019
Paul Streets: Charity leaders must take care of their mental health
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