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Prime minister urged to act as charities report staff facing abuse

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Civil Society @civilsociety.bsky.social · 22h

Sector leaders have signed a letter to prime minister Keir Starmer, warning that charity workers are facing abuse amid increasing “far-right activity” in the UK and urged his government to act

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 1d

🎙️ Vital advice for #trustees from Kirsty McEwen at @higgsllp.bsky.social

🎙️ This week we’re tackling one of the trickiest topics in the sector - the legal side of running a charity.

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#TheCharityShow #CharityLaw #HiggsLLP #thirdsector

Senior Healthcare Engagement Nurse/AHP - The Brain Tumour Charity

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TBTC Healthcare Engagement Team @healthcareengage.bsky.social · 2d

Imagine how rewarding it would be to use your experience in Neuro-Oncology/Oncology to drive real improvements to service and patient care for Young Adults/Paediatrics affected by a brain tumour We've an opportunity to do just that please see below
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Passionate about making a difference? Join us at The Brain Tumour Charity and help fight for a world without brain tumours. Your impact matters.

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The Charity Show: Spotlight on charity law: Making sense of the rules and red tape - with Kirsty McEwen

The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 NEW EPISODE! Spotlight on charity law with
charity lawyer Kirsty McEwen from Higgs LLP, talking
about tricky legal issues that sometimes trip charities up.

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#TheCharityShow #CharityLaw #nonprofit #thirdsector #HiggsLLP
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This week we’re tackling one of the trickiest topics in the sector - the legal side of running a charity. From fraud prevention and trustee payments to Charity Commission guidance and board respo...

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Regulator to tighten fundraising platforms’ zero tip rules from next month

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Third Sector @thirdsector.co.uk · 5d

“What I’m interested to examine is to what extent it’s going to affect the breast cancer charity community.”

@andyricketts.bsky.social and @emilyharle.bsky.social consider the implications for smaller charities of Breast Cancer Now's £40m growth ambition.

🎧 Podcast: bit.ly/3WiLfeb

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Civil Society @civilsociety.bsky.social · 5d

The Fundraising Regulator has said that it will be tightening the rules for online platforms such as JustGiving offering zero tip options to donors from the start of next month

The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 6d

🎙️ Delving into 'activity hunger' and the impact it has on children, families and wider society with Anna Hoddinott from the brilliant #JohnLyonsCharity

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#ActivityHunger
#ThirdSector #Charity

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Government resists charities’ calls to introduce paid statutory volunteering leave

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TBTC Healthcare Engagement Team @healthcareengage.bsky.social · 7d

On Friday, while we were visiting the Neuro-Oncology team in Oxford, we visited the team at the Maggie's centre. It's always a pleasure being in such a lovely space that can be a sanctuary for so many living with cancer when they visit their hospital. Find out more here: www.maggies.org/our-centres/

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Civil Society @civilsociety.bsky.social · 7d

The government has no plans to introduce paid statutory volunteering leave, despite a charity-led campaign to do so

The findings suggest a cultural shift in attitudes towards giving, authors say

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Third Sector @thirdsector.co.uk · 7d

Charitable giving 'an expected part of life' for many wealthy people, report finds

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 8d

🫏 Saturday just gone wasn’t just another day in the calendar — it was #WorldAnimalDay. And this year, it’s a milestone: 100 years since it first launched back in 1925. The official 2025 theme - “Save Animals, Save the Planet.”

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The Charity Show: Lewis Moody's challenge, Davina McCall's news and Sir Chris Hoy's legacy - with Lewis Moody MBE

The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 8d

Thoughts today with Lewis Moody MBE, his wife Annie & family after he bravely shared the news of his motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis this morning.

Lewis joined us back on Episode 14, to discuss the incredible work of The Lewis Moody Foundation.

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In episode 14 of The Charity Show, hosts Tim Beynon and Piers Townley are joined by former England rugby captain Lewis Moody MBE, who shares his journey from the rugby field to leading the Lewis M...

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Civil Society @civilsociety.bsky.social · 8d

Charities are losing their “strength and relevance” as society transforms at a rapid rate, sector consultants have warned

Charities ‘losing strength and relevance’ in fast-moving society, event hears

Ex-England captain reveals motor neurone disease diagnosis after ‘minor’ symptom

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Piers Townley @pierstownley.bsky.social · 9d

Awful news but Lewis is and remains, such a legend and the inspiration behind #TheLewisMoodyFoundation helping so many others diagnosed with a brain tumour @braintumourcharity.bsky.social @sallynugent.bsky.social

#LewisMoody #TheBrainTumourCharity

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The 47-year-old discovered weakness in his shoulder during a gym session before being diagnosed

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Third Sector @thirdsector.co.uk · 12d

Charities must be at the heart of promoting cross-sector collaboration, says former Shelter chief

Polly Neate says the voluntary sector has the ‘best shot’ at creating trust in local communities

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The Charity Show: Activity Hunger: Why play and fun matter just as much as food - with Anna Hoddinott

The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 12d

🎙️ "More than 40% of parents say that 'activity hunger' is a real challenge." This has huge implications.

🎙️ Anna Hoddinott from the amazing John Lyon's Charity explains

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#JohnLyonsCharity #TheCharityShow #ThirdSector

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 14d

🎙️We’ve all heard about holiday hunger and food insecurity, but activity hunger is just as real: the lack of affordable, engaging opportunities for children when school is out.

🎙️Anna from @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social shares powerful insights

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#JohnLyonsCharity #TheCharityShow

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 15d

🎙️ In the latest episode of #TheCharityShow we've learnt a new phrase: 'activity hunger'.

⭐ Luckily Anna Hoddinott from the fantastic #JohnLyonsCharity is on hand to explain what is is & how they're tackling it head-on.

🎧 Listen in: pod.fo/e/333218

#ThirdSector @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 16d

🎙️NEW EP: This week we dig into the issue of activity hunger with Anna Hoddinott from the #JohnLyon'sCharity + we reflect on charities' response to Trump & the Duchess of York fallout.

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@johnlyonscharity.bsky.social

#ActivityHunger #SmallCharities #Trump

School holidays should mean fun, friends and freedom – but for too many families, the reality is stress, screens and tough choices. In this episode, Tim and Piers explore the idea of activity hun...

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BHF’s retail profits plummet as fundraising reaches record high

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Civil Society @civilsociety.bsky.social · 19d

The British Heart Foundation’s retail profits have plummeted as its fundraising and donations totals hit record highs, the charity's latest annual report shows.

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 20d

😀 How many times have you done charity comms on the fly...

🎙️ Stephanie Slater MBE founder CEO #SchoolFoodMatters tells how she was putting the press release together for the #SchoolFoodReview on the steps of the Department of Education!

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@schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 21d

❓ Who remembers #LiveAid?

❓ Who remembers which star flew Concorde between the UK & US to play on stage in the same day...

🌟 Find out as #TheCharityShowBites delves into #thirdsector trans-Atlantic #charity collaborations.

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 22d

🎙️ "The power of optimism" is super important in the charity sector says Stephanie Slater MBE, founder CEO of
@schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social

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#thirdsector #charities #socialgood #TheCharityShow #SchoolFoodMatters

Raya Wexler: Why remote work is the charity sector’s superpower

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Civil Society @civilsociety.bsky.social · 23d

As many organisations push to get employees back in the office, flexible and remote working – which charities pioneered – is again becoming a superpower that sets the sector apart, writes CharityJob co-founder Raya Wexler:

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CharityJob’s co-founder shares why, in the current climate, remote working can set charities apart…