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March Roundup of the Latest Grant Funding Advice
Despite the current challenges presented by COVID-19, philanthropy is alive and well. Fundraising enables organisations to provide many benefits to the community. The key to fundraising, however, is connecting with the right people. How to apply for Grants in the… Read More ›
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February Roundup of the Latest Grant Funding Advice
In February, there’s plenty of UK grant funding initiatives available to help your organisation meet its goals. Fundraising can prove challenging. However, it’s a necessary part of running a nonprofit organisation. Your organisation wants to do great things to help… Read More ›
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January Roundup of the Latest Grant Funding Advice
Grant funding is quite possibly the most integral piece of community interest and nonprofit work. The spirit of connection stems from lending a hand to those that really need it. And this practice works best when we are vulnerable to… Read More ›
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The Pros and Cons of Personal Training
Turning a hobby or passion into a career isn’t as easy as charging for services. The difference between amateur and professional isn’t so much about the skill level but structure. For those considering becoming certified as a personal trainer, this… Read More ›
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How to File CIC Accounts on Time
That it is difficult to file relevant paperwork on time is part of the point of the relevant paperwork. For a company with a community interest, reporting statutory accounts each year can feel tedious. The information in CIC Accounts covers… Read More ›
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How to Donate to Your Local Food Bank
With the prevalence of the pandemic, food insecurity is on the rise. According to the ENUF, 10 percent of households were food insecure in 2016. This number is only expected to grow. You can make a tangible impact on the quality of… Read More ›
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Coronavirus: How Are Restaurants and Pubs Keeping Customers Safe?
Businesses continue to struggle in the wake of the ongoing threat of COVID-19. Consumers are reluctant to spend and guidelines have restricted their usual interactions with commerce. This trend cuts even more deeply for restaurants and pubs where close contact and the personal… Read More ›
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Forming a CIC Company
Often when getting started with a project it’s easy to make mistakes. Few processes are truly intuitive and without direct and rapid feedback, one erroneous assumption quickly becomes many. Add to this the difficulty of streamlining processes so that they… Read More ›
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The Role of a Treasurer in a Charity
Registered charities don’t succeed by accident, they take effective planning and volunteers working to the utmost of standards. The board of trustees carries the obligation to see that the charity operates effectively and efficiently. None on the board is more… Read More ›
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Filing CIC Accounts: Guidelines for Community Interest Companies Accounts
Filing an annual report means facing a dedicated deadline that many struggle to plan for. Between wrestling with the details of what needs to be filed when the filing needs to be complete, and how much time the report compilation… Read More ›