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Succeeding in safeguarding: A guide for trustees

24th February, 2025 | By Thomas Williams

Are you looking for advice to make sure your safeguarding is up to scratch? Keep reading for our top tips and recommendations.

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Governance & trusteeship

Pick of the Month - March 2025

28th February, 2025 | By Bryony Salmon

Welcome to March’s Pick of the Month! This month, we are thrilled to highlight individuals making significant strides in the charity sector. From innovative social entrepreneurs to dedicated charity leaders, their stories exemplify resilience, creativity and a profound commitment to positive change. Join us as we delve into their journeys, explore the challenges they’ve overcome and celebrate the impactful work they’re doing in communities across the UK.   

What is safeguarding, and why is it important for Trustees?

4th November, 2020 | By Erin Hughes

Safeguarding is an important part of the role of every Trustee. But what is it, who needs to be safeguarded, and how can Trustees ensure that they are fulfilling this role properly?

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Programme design & innovation

An Interview with Keiran O’Neill, young Trustee

3rd November, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

For Trustees Week, Cause4 interview Keiran O'Neill, a 22 year old Trustee on the board of the National Theatre of Scotland.

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Training

Pick of the Month - November 2020

2nd November, 2020 | By Edward Drew

As we near the end of what’s been a turbulent year, our pick of the month features some inspiring examples of charitable and social action, including a social enterprise selling ethically-made clothing in East London, and a Charity Leader provoking action on race equity and representation in the sector.  

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Current interest

Michelle Wright writes for CEO Today Magazine

2nd November, 2020 | By Michelle Wright

After 11 years of running her own business, Michelle Wright considers her top tips for those moving from employee to entrepreneur.

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Support and advice

Michelle Wright writes for Arts Professional

29th October, 2020 | By Michelle Wright

Right now past data is a poor predictor of the future, but understanding the scale and nature of change while responding to issues and initiatives of importance to funders will be vital to future success, say Michelle Wright and Sarah Thelwall.

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Fundraising & philanthropy

Charity Fraud Week: A round-up of the best guidance and recommendations out there

19th October, 2020 | By Edward Drew

Today marks the start of International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, bringing together everyone involved in the sector to raise awareness and combat fraud. Here we round up the best guidance and recommendations on tackling fraud.

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Programme design & innovation

Michelle Wright writes for Charity Choice

16th October, 2020 | By Michelle Wright

According to research Cause4 conducted with Rogare, only 5% of fundraisers actively chose it as a profession. How can we establish a career path into the sector?

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Fundraising & philanthropy

Michelle Wright writes for Finance Digest

16th October, 2020 | By Michelle Wright

Michelle Wright considers the extent to which entrepreneurs must trade of ethics and success, an issue that is more important than ever as businesses struggle to survive Covid-19 and face ethical scrutiny in light of significant global movements such as Black Lives Matter and Extinction Rebellion.https://www.financedigest.com/is-it-possible-for-entrepreneurs-to-be-ethical-and-successful.html

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Support and advice

Michelle Wright writes for Suffolk Norfolk Life

14th October, 2020 | By Michelle Wright

Cause4 CEO writes for Suffolk Norfolk Life about the current challenges for local charities, giving key advice for moving forwards.

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Support and advice

Top Tips for Virtual Board Meetings

7th October, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

As we prepare for another six months of virtual board meetings (at least), Cause4 sets out five top tips for making these as effective as they can be.

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