News and viewpoint
Take a look at the latest opinion pieces from the Cause4 team.
An Interview with Keiran O’Neill, young Trustee
For Trustees Week, Cause4 interview Keiran O'Neill, a 22 year old Trustee on the board of the National Theatre of Scotland.
Pick of the Month - November 2020
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.
Michelle Wright writes for CEO Today Magazine
After 11 years of running her own business, Michelle Wright considers her top tips for those moving from employee to entrepreneur.
Michelle Wright writes for Arts Professional
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.
Charities invited to apply for new Increasing Access Fund
The Peter Sowerby Foundation today issued an Open Call for applications to its new Increasing Access Fund.
This £1.4 million fund is designed to support charities to develop new or adapt existing services that respond to the COVID-19 situation to meet local and national needs.
Charity Fraud Week: A round-up of the best guidance and recommendations out there
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.
Michelle Wright writes for Charity Choice
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?
Michelle Wright writes for Finance Digest
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
Michelle Wright writes for Suffolk Norfolk Life
Cause4 CEO writes for Suffolk Norfolk Life about the current challenges for local charities, giving key advice for moving forwards.
Peter Sowerby Foundation funds BCG Trial for Covid-19
A largescale global trial designed to test the theory that the widely-used BCG vaccine could help protect against COVID-19 will soon recruit healthcare staff and care home workers in the UK.
