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 ›
Doing good in the world is a difficult task, not only because of the effort but especially because of the resistance. People in local communities are naturally suspicious of organisations that claim altruism. They have, after all, been burned by… Read More ›
The instruction of community interest companies (CIC) provided organisations with new ways to view profit and community. Like any hybrid system, the aim was to match a combination of interests. However, a combination of interests rarely remains in balance. What… Read More ›
Bodies and minds need constant motion and stimulation to stay healthy. In this trying time, one or the other emphasis slips through the cracks. To compensate for more at-home time, many people look for opportunities to help their communities. No… Read More ›
For many, the idea of becoming a ruthless corporate tycoon is unpalatable. For those who dream of opening a business and making a difference, this image is too often seen as a triumph. Pushes in the past fifteen years have… Read More ›
Managing Charity’s Finances and Bookkeeping involves more than establishing a sum total or a bottom line. The art of bookkeeping comes from the ability to see data streams as they form, progress, and terminate. Excellent bookkeeping provides more than a… Read More ›
Like a business, a charities and non profit organisations needs to manage their money and resources in a responsible and efficient manner. Unlike a business, though, a charity must undertake an annual examination of its accounts to make sure everything is going… Read More ›
The future is never really known but in most situations, organisations are bolstered by seeing others succeed. The spirit of comparison and competition keeps an organization grounded and aware of the flow of setbacks and victories. When every charitable and… Read More ›
Like so many things that a person sets out to build, the underlying structure and intent combine to create the final form. Some structures will help one aspect of the organization and hinder others. No structure is perfect and everything… Read More ›
Running a charitable organisation comes with a lot of deadlines and pressures. This is why employing services of a charity Accountant can be helpful. While many of these are in constant flux as investors, funding, and events all shift their… Read More ›