Getting started with mass participation events

10th March 2026

If you’ve been wondering whether mass participation events – marathons, charity skydives, cycle rides, sponsored swims – are worth the effort for a small charity, the answer from the latest [...]

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Digital Fundraising Training – June 2026

10th February 2026

Join us for our Digital Fundraising training, where we’ll explore how to attract and engage donors through social media. This session will cover: Understanding your audience Telling your story effectively [...]

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Making the most of cashless donations

03rd February 2026

We are becoming an increasingly cashless society, with more than 94% of in-store transactions now paid by contactless cards. In 2025, fewer than 12% of donations were made in cash. It’s clear [...]

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Supporting Spelthorne Museum’s development

23rd January 2026

When Spelthorne Museum learned they needed to relocate from their old library home to the new Staines Library, the trustees knew this was an opportunity to reimagine what their museum [...]

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What fundraising applications actually ask for

05th December 2025

Welcome to the last of our three-part series, looking at making effective grant applications. Our thanks to Lakhbir Bhandal, our Charity Development Manager in Spelthorne, for her work and insights [...]

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Getting Ready to Apply

11th November 2025

Welcome to the second of our three-part series, looking at making effective grant applications. Our thanks to Lakhbir Bhandal, our Charity Development Manager in Spelthorne, for her work and insights [...]

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Building a community: the foundation of every successful Social Enterprise 

28th October 2025

Building a thriving charity or social enterprise is impossible to do in isolation, it is absolutely essential to grow a community around your cause. But it’s not about numbers. The [...]

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Understanding types of funding

14th October 2025

This is the first of a three-part series, looking at making effective grant applications. Our thanks to Lakhbir Bhandal, our Charity Development Manager in Spelthorne, for her work and insights [...]

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Breaking barriers: mastering short-form video content

22nd July 2025

Short-form video content – typically, videos under 60 seconds in length – is rapidly becoming the most popular format across all social media platforms.  Designed to deliver impactful messages quickly [...]

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Digital Fundraising Training – May 2025

21st February 2025

Join us for our Digital Fundraising training on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, where we’ll explore how to attract and engage donors through social media. This session will cover: Understanding your [...]

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