Building board effectiveness: where to start

Every charity board wants to be effective. Trustees join because they care about the cause and want to make a meaningful contribution. Yet many boards struggle to operate as well as they could. Meetings feel unproductive. Strategic discussions get pushed aside by...

How to write a winning grant application

Securing funding is one of the most critical—and often most challenging—tasks facing charities and social enterprises. A successful grant application can transform what your organisation is able to achieve. An unsuccessful one represents hours of wasted effort and a...

Five signs your charity needs a new strategic plan

Your strategic plan should be the roadmap that guides your organisation’s decisions, priorities, and direction. It should clarify where you’re going, how you’ll get there, and why it matters. But strategic plans have a shelf life. The world changes,...