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Take a look at the latest opinion pieces from the Cause4 team.

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Being a Charity Chair: The Hallmarks of Good Leadership

24th April, 2025 | By Thomas Williams

We explore some of the key qualities and skills that define a great Chair.

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Governance & trusteeship

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Pick of the Month - July 2025

1st July, 2025 | By Lucy Grehan-Bradley

Welcome to July's Pick of the Month! We’re excited to feature individuals who are making a real impact in the charity world. From creative social innovators to tireless charity leaders, their work is all about driving change and improving lives. We’ll take a closer look at their unique paths, the challenges they’ve navigated, and the incredible contributions they’re making to communities across the UK. Come join us in celebrating their inspiring efforts!

Pick of the Month – December 2023

12th December, 2023 | By Lucy Pratt

To round off the year, we've got four more picks to share with you – from sports and wellness to community arts and carnival! Each individual is doing exemplary work in their area, leading their organisation with evident commitment and interest. Read the full piece to hear more about their experience, as well as some brilliant advice for emerging and/or prospective leaders!

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Current interest

Support and advice

Pick of the Month – October 2023

4th October, 2023 | By Lucy Pratt

October's Pick of the Month feature some brilliant work across the arts and social sector, with some bold leaders doing great work to build better eqaulity, diversity and inclusion in their sectors. We're delighted to spotlight them and share their insight and experience with you!

Celebrating 10 Years of TLP – An Interview with Guest Speaker, Abiodun Olatokun

22nd September, 2023 | By Lucy Pratt

As part of our celebration of 10 years of the Trustee Leadership Programme, we reached out to some of our guest speakers to gain their insights into charity governance. We interviewed Abiodun Olatokun , a Human Rights Lawyer and Advisory Board Member at Action for Trustee Racial Diversity UK.

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Governance & trusteeship

Current interest

Support and advice

Pick of the Month – September 2023

13th September, 2023 | By Lucy Pratt

This month, we've got a real range of organisations represented by each of our Picks – from diving heritage to South Asian arts! September's Picks are united in their commitment to positive change in their respective sectors. We had some really insightful conversations this month, with some great nuggets of wisdom for you to reflect on.

10 Years of TLP – An Interview with Michelle Wright

31st August, 2023 | By Lucy Pratt

This month, Cause4 are celebrating 10 years of the Trustee Leadership Programme, which was launched in 2013 to address the lack of effective and engaging governance training in the sector and seek to answer the question: “How can I become an effective charity trustee?

To kick-off this month of celebrations, we decided to interview the programme founder, Michelle Wright, to understand why she started the programme in the first place, and what she envisions for the future of trusteeship.

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Governance & trusteeship

LGBTQIA+ Communities, Governance and the Charity Sector

31st August, 2023 | By Lucy Pratt

The benefits of a more diverse charity sector, amongst donors, charity staff and Grantmakers alike, is well known. It allows for a larger talent pool for recruitment, new perspectives, more astute decision-making and a general improvement in performance via increased engagement and trust. Are we doing enough to engage LGBTQIA+ Trustees?

Topics:

Governance & trusteeship

Current interest

Support and advice

Pick of the Month – August 2023

1st August, 2023 | By Lucy Pratt

August's Pick of the Month explores sectors from sport to wellbeing with leaders, trustees and entrepreneurs working hard to create change for communities and individuals alike. Despite each of our Picks working in very different areas, they all highlighted the value of curiosity and patience in the professional journey. Take a read of the full piece to gain more insight from each Pick – we admire all of their work and experience!

Pick of the Month – July 2023

3rd July, 2023 | By Lucy Pratt

We're back with another selection of 'Picks' doing remarkable work across the charity sector – from arts and health to support for the homeless. Take a read to get inspired by their journeys... Each individual has been committed, creative and persevering in their work, making a significant impact and influence along the way!