Day: 21 February 2024

Charities are forced to create waiting lists, charge fees and turn people away as demand for services soars

Stuart Mitchell

Much-higher demand and sustained financial challenges are leading half (50%) of charities to say they are at full capacity and cannot help anyone else. New research from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) with more than 650 organisations found that one in seven (15%) say they are having to make the difficult decision to turn people-in-need away. Charities such as food banks, community groups and support services are providing a safety net for the most vulnerable in communities. But due to the pressures of the cost-of-living crisis less than a third…

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Enthuse partners with Discover Adventure

Stuart Mitchell

Enthuse is now the official online fundraising partner for Discover Adventure.  The partnership has been agreed for an initial three year period, and both parties are excited about what can be achieved by combining our two areas of expertise. As many will be aware, Discover Adventure specialises in creating memorable adventure challenges that give fundraisers the opportunity to push their boundaries and test their fitness while raising money for a good cause.  Together, we believe we can provide charities with truly unique fundraising opportunities and the tech they need to…

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Guardian and Observer charity appeal raises £1.42 million for partner charities

Stuart Mitchell

The Guardian and Observer charity appeal 2023 has now closed, with an incredible £1.42 million raised for the three partner charities, NACCOM, the Refugee Council (which is also representing the Scottish and Welsh Refugee Councils), and Refugees at Home.   The appeal saw over 12,750 Guardian and Observer readers make a donation, sending a strong message of support, solidarity and understanding to people seeking asylum, refugees and migrant communities in the UK, as well as charities that support them.   The final funding pot will be split between the partner charities,…

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Opens Applications to Expanded Digital Accelerator Program

Stuart Mitchell

Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced that non-profit cultural organizations in the U.S. and U.K. can apply to join the expanded Digital Accelerator Program. This initiative helps cultural organizations strengthen technology and management practices to improve operations, generate revenue, fundraise, engage broader audiences, and expand programming. Nonprofit cultural organizations with annual budgets of $500,000 (U.K.: £500,000) or more that have been in operation for at least three years can apply here before March 13, 2024. Up to 50 organizations will be accepted for this next round of the program. “We launched the…

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“The Future Of Surplus Food Redistribution”: Fareshare Launches Mini-Manifesto

Stuart Mitchell

FareShare, the UK’s largest charity tackling food waste for social good, has released a mini-manifesto calling on political parties to tackle the staggering levels of food waste in the UK. The “Where’s The Food? Mini-Manifesto” outlines recommended actions for the next government to bring about lasting change to the UK’s food distribution system. By making redistributing surplus food to people a priority, parties can commit to strengthening communities across the country by delivering more surplus food to those in need. The Mini-Manifesto publication launches a consultation period between FareShare and…

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