Normal, or whatever passes for it, is returning. A couple of weeks ago I went to an ‘in-person’ event: real rather than virtual. A networking event for mental health service across the Walsall area. I must admit that it felt a little strange to be back in a room full Continue Reading
Good Practice
This is wisdom gleaned over the years and I offer as advice for your consideration.
Why Volunteer?
From my own experience working with the not-for-profit sector and backed up by much research the two greatest problems for organizations is income (not enough of it) and volunteering (not enough of it). This is especially true of some rôles, for example committee work is hard to recruit to get Continue Reading
Definitely Professional
The myth is that organizations in the not-for-profit sector are not ‘professional’. In the sense that many, many people involved in the sector are not paid for their efforts and are volunteers rather that paid workers is certainly true. It is also true that we are not as ‘slick’ as Continue Reading
Covid 19 Vaccination Videos
There are many concerns about taking the vaccinations for Covid 19 within the our ethnic communities leading to a poorer uptake and a greater risk for those communities and individuals. Near Neighbours (https://www.near-neighbours.org.uk) has produced videos in many languages that explain and reassure people about Covid 19 vaccinations. These can Continue Reading
Charity Registration Gets Harder
Registering as a charity or charitable incorporated organization takes a lot longer and with far greater scrutiny than before. So if you are planning this then prepare. I have helped quite a few organizations register with the Charity Commission over the years using their paper application forms and then the Continue Reading
Disasters Do Happen 2
This time I thought I would move onto another kind of disaster – your building is no longer available! This may be temporary as opposed to permanent but not having access to your building could mean not being able to help your clients if they have to come to you. Continue Reading
Nationwide Building Society Community Grants
Grants are available to charities, Community Land Trusts and housing co-operatives for projects that tackle a housing problem in local communities in eligible parts of England. The grants programme awards up to £500,000 across 11 UK regions annually. Grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 are available. The funding is for Continue Reading
Twitter Is Mastered
A shout of accomplishment would be heard across the land were my voice loud enough. I have published my very first tweet. As this is it, it is not very exciting but a victory for me embracing one more facet of the 21st century. Being worth of the description of Continue Reading
Disasters Do Happen
Larger organizations will have spent time and money to create plans which will ensure that their firm can withstand acts of fate or malice that harm an organization. This could be burst pipes, earthquake or hurricane – anything that can stop or hinder an organizations from operating. We all need Continue Reading
Changes To CIC Documents Need to Register Company
The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies (quite a long title) has published their updated documents should you wish to register a CIC by post. The document is CC 36 and it provides a description of who your community is, what activities you will do and how these Continue Reading