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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · 3d

About Loyalty marks 10 years of research into supporter loyalty

Ahead of Loyalty Day next month supporter experience company About Loyalty looks back at its past 10 years of research […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · 4d

Fundraising platform Zeffy expands to the UK

Fundraising and donor management platform Zeffy has launched its services in the UK, offering charities a single platform that manages […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · 10d

TELUS brings its community board model to the UK with £1 million for good causes

Global communications and technology company TELUS is launching its first Community Board in the UK in London, together with £1 […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · 10d

Wrap Up campaign aims for more coats and warm clothing than ever

Aid agency Human Appeal is marking the 10th anniversary of its Winter collection of warm clothing by aiming to collect […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · 10d

London to Brighton Cycle raises over £1 million for charities

The annual London to Brighton Cycle returned on Sunday 14 September 2025 and saw over 5,000 cyclists make their way on the 55-mile ride from Clapham […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · 11d

Start-up Raiser launched to help small charities raise more funds

A software platform designed to help the UK’s smallest charities secure funding from trusts and foundations has been launched. Raiser […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · 11d

Corporate charity partnerships in October 2025

This month’s round-up of corporate charity partnerships features RS Group with SolarAid, Levens Village Store in the Lake District, an […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · 13d

Comic Relief fund to tackle toxic masculinity, misogyny and gender inequality

Comic Relief has announced a new multi-million pound UK funding programme that will use the power of sport and mentorship […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · 16d

Why do companies give? Research uncovers what motivates corporate giving

Fireside Fundraising has published its latest research, Why Companies Give: In Their Own Words, based on interviews with people in […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · 18d

National Trust for Scotland’s Fundraising and Philanthropy team win Fundraising Team of the year

The Scottish Fundraising Awards 2025 were announced last night at the annual Chartered Institute of Fundraising Scottish Fundraising Conference in […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · 20d

Funding opportunities in September 2025

The Hays Travel Foundation, the Corra Foundation’s Boost Fund, Philanthropunks in Newham, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund all feature […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · 25d

Virtual lineup for International Fundraising Congress will be free to access

The hybrid track of next month’s International Fundraising Congress in the Netherlands has been announced, and for the first time […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · 25d

Most British businesses do nothing to support charities, reports CAF

Research by Charities Aid Foundation reveals that 75% of British businesses do not support charities, whether it is giving time […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · 26d

2026 National Fundraising Awards nominations open

The 2026 National Fundraising Awards are open for nominations. Hosted by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising the awards celebrate and […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · 26d

Bursary scheme opens for Researchers in Fundraising Conference 2026

The Researchers in Fundraising group is once again running its bursary scheme for a number of professionals working in the […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · 27d

CharityJob to share £70,000 among small charities

CharityJob has opened invitations to small charities to apply for a share of their 2025 donation. Charity job board CharityJob […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · Sep 12

John Lewis Partnership Foundation offers grants through the Building Happier Futures Fund

The John Lewis Partnership Foundation is offering grants from £5,000 to £20,000 through its Building Happier Futures Fund. The funding is available […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · Sep 12

Call for papers for Fundraising Convention 2026

The Chartered Institute of Fundraising is inviting proposals for content and speakers at its Fundraising Convention 2026. The annual gathering […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · Sep 10

Largest ever single cash donation to a museum or gallery globally is given to The National Gallery

The Julia Rausing Trust has pledged £150 million to fund a new public wing at The National Gallery in London. […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · Sep 8

Henry Smith Foundation launches Domestic Abuse Fund

Henry Smith Foundation has announced a dedicated fund for UK ‘led by and for’ organisations providing specialist domestic abuse services. […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · Sep 8

Remember A Charity Week 2025 focuses on the ‘phenomenal impact’ of legacies

Remember A Charity Week runs this week from 8-14 September. It brings together charities, professional advisers, campaign partners and celebrities […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · Sep 5

New £2.25 million fund for disabled young people to help equalise access to arts

Youth Music has announced a new one-off £2.25 million fund, Shift the Scene, to improve access to the arts and […]

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · Sep 4

2025 Remember A Charity Week to feature TV ad and influencers

Remember A Charity Week gets underway next week, running from 8–14th September, celebrating the remarkable impact of charitable gifts in […]

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Howard Lake @howardlake.bsky.social · Sep 4

Did you spot @easyfundraising.bsky.social's announcement of its partnership with eBay?

During September eBay customers can raise free funds and secure a £500 bonus for a community cause they care about.

The first eBay £5,000 Big Give:

www.easyfundraising.org.uk/unrestricted...

You shop. Your cause gets money. For free.

Join 2.1m people raising free donations via 6,000 shops & sites.

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UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social · Sep 3

Gilly’s offers small grants for small charities

Gilly’s, the Gillian Stevenson Charitable Trust CIO, is inviting funding applications from small charities. It is offering grants of up […]

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