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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 1d

🎄 It's that time of the year, which means the Small(s) #Christmas Market is back, thanks to @charityexcellence.bsky.social

Small #charity? There's still time to sign up for a stall! Email [email protected]

🎅 Start shopping early this year: www.charityexcellence.co.uk/uk-charity-g...

Charity Christmas Gift Ideas & Presents 2025

Find fabulous charity Christmas gift ideas - buy your presents online, with a huge range of choice and charities, starting as low as £2.

www.charityexcellence.co.uk

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Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · 13d

The next Benefact Group special draw is for the arts. It opens today (10 Oct) to 19 Oct. Ten charities will receive £5,000 each. All you need to do is nominate a charity whose core charitable purpose is arts, culture or heritage. culture.movementforgood.com

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · Sep 18

Join @charityexcellence.bsky.social for the agentic AI launch event on 23 September at 1 pm.

The new AI bunny has been built pro bono by Exquitech Group UK. 👏

To reserve a space, email Nikki: [email protected]

This is going to be big! ⤵️⤵️⤵️

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · Aug 29

Throughout the summer, we've been sharing some of the sector's best resources📽️

🧡 Today's our final throwback, there's no better way to end the series than a @charityexcellence.bsky.social and @alsteve.bsky.social collaboration!

How small #charities bloom with freelancers!🌸
▶️ youtu.be/hIKv3nlqH_A

How small charities bloom with freelancers | Charity Excellence and Blume

YouTube video by Blume | Experienced Freelancers for Charities

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Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Sep 14

The only global LGBTQI+ summit held in the UK returns for the 2nd time with a theme of 'local to global'. There's also an awareness raising campaign in the run up you can be involved in. It's from 20 Oct for a week in various venues across NE England. www.reportout.org/safertobemeo...

Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Aug 6

Make your voice heard and help us to help everyone by completing our annual charity people survey, including pay and benefits. Leave your e mail to be sent the results. www.surveymonkey.com/r/6YV526R

Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Aug 5

Just opened. G C Gibson Charitable Trust - UK registered charities (income up to £1m) in the areas of education, social inclusion, and physical and mental health for all ages anywhere in the world. Ten grants of up to £5,000. Deadline 31 Aug. www.gcgct.org#apply

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Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Jul 31

Henry Smith - Together We Begin: early years parenting support and promote children’s development. UK registered non profits providing direct service delivery, income under £1m. Up to £40-50k pa for 3 years. Deadline 28 Aug (5pm). henrysmith.foundation/grants/toget...

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · Jul 15

We're absolutely delighted to announce that we have become an official supporter of @charityexcellence.bsky.social.

Ian (and his 🐇🐇's) work tirelessly to deliver up-to-date funding knowledge, resources and #AI to the sector through his intuitive platform - and on a tiny shoestring budget.

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · Jul 17

🎉 Earlier this week, we shared the exciting news that we're supporting the work of Charity Excellence.

Hear from @charityexcellence.bsky.social:
🤝 Who they are. 💼 What they do. 🧡 Why it matters.

🚀 Most importantly, how YOU can help!

🎬 youtu.be/tl27Ie8GInY?...

Charity Excellence

YouTube video by Charity Excellence Framework

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Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Jul 24

Our friends at Exquitech Group UK are holding a free charity cyber security webinar, on 29 July, 1pm to 2.30pm. Straightforward advice on how to use the tools you already have, and help you build a secure base for your future plans, including AI. www.exquitech.com/activities/m...

Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Jul 24

McCarthy Stone - Creating Connections. Opens 1 Aug. Up to £7,500. To reduce loneliness and isolation amongst older people 65+ in England, Wales, and Scotland. Non profits with income under £250,000 p.a. Priority to deprived areas. Deadline 29 Aug. mccarthystonefoundation.org/creating-con...

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Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Jul 24

Henry Smith- Shout! Non-statutory advocacy services for young people aged 14 to 25 with experience of the care system, or LGBT+ or have a learning disability/neurodivergence. Registered non profits. Grants £60k pa for 4 years. Deadline 20 Aug. henrysmith.foundation/grants/shout...

Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Jul 10

Lloyds Bank - Financial Resilience Fund. A £4.2m fund designed to empower financially vulnerable individuals. A 2 year, unrestricted grant of £30,000. Deadline 25 Sep via the foundations’ websites. This link is to Lloyds Bank Foundation For E&W www.lloydsbankfoundationci.org.uk/grants/apply...

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Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Jul 10

Movement for Good. There are six £1,000 draws in 2025. In their next £1,000 draw they are doubling the money to £2,000. Deadline 27 Jul. There will be 50 winning charities. You can nominate a registered charity, not-for-profit organisation or CIC. movementforgood.com

Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Jul 4

Mayor of London - Green Roots Fund. A focus on areas where the need for green and blue space improvements is highest. Grants grants £10,000 to £500,000 for up to 2 years. Open to most non profits. Next deadline 21 Aug, 2pm. www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Jul 1

United Way UK - Give Local Grants 2025-2026 - 30 grants of £1,500 to charities with an annual income below £300,000. Deadline 15 Jul. Just complete the online form. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Jul 1

In today's #CharityExcellence newsletter, we have all our usual new funders but also our new video thanks to Big Picture Charity Films. It's got me in it but, apart from that, it's really good. r1.technology-trust-news.org/t/cr/AQim7hI...

Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Jun 27

Does your charity support veterans? Tesco are giving us a free breakfast for Armed Forces Day on Saturday 28 June.

Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Jun 26

Many smalls struggle to compete in funding bids and AI can be very helpful – but there are things you need to know and do. This new 19 min video explains our #CharityExcellence AI Bid Writing Best Practice that gives you everything you need youtu.be/sNCY6MtpQ2M

How to Write Charity Grant Funding Bids Using AI

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Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Jun 25

Network Rail Community Fund - 3 themes: Economic Prosperity, Equal Opportunities and Wellbeing. Grants between £500 and £3,000. Open to most non profits in Scotland with income of £250,000 pa or less. Deadline 1 Sep 25. foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-fu... #smallsforsmalls

Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Jun 24

This week's #CharityExcellence newsletter is bursting with even more smallness than usual. Loads of funders (obviously), #SmallsForSmalls webinars, and if you'd like some spa days or theme park tickets for raffle prizes, we've been hard at work for you. r1.technology-trust-news.org/t/cr/AQim7hI...

Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Jun 24

ur new #CharityExcellence resource enables you to search 100s and 100s of groups and networks to find the people who share your values and can provide the help and support your charity needs, often for free. #SmallsForSmalls www.charityexcellence.co.uk/support-for-...

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Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Jun 24

Today's #SmallsForSmalls free webinars kick off at 10am with Digital Marketing Strategy, then Cyber Security, Crisis Communications and ending with an Introduction to AI starting at 2pm. For these and all our other webinars this week, visit our web page - www.charityexcellence.co.uk/free-charity...

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Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Jun 23

#SmallsForSmalls is the smalls and their friends getting together to deliver 25 free webinars, including AI and lots of fundraising 23 to 27 Jun. Visit the web page and book your webinars now to avoid missing out www.charityexcellence.co.uk/free-charity...