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In Conversation with Jackie Driver: Chair at SignHealth

6th November, 2020 | By Edward Drew

For Trustees Week this year, Cause4 speaks with Jackie Driver, the Chair at SignHealth, about diversity, accessibility and inclusion on Trustee Boards. 

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Purpose, Potential and Progress: 6 Benefits of Trusteeship 

21st March, 2024 | By Lucy Pratt

Becoming a trustee is daunting for the uninitiated. Simultaneously, new trustees must find time to fit their role around existing commitments, ensure they understand complex regulatory information from the Charity Commission, and get up to speed with the charity and their fellow board members… It’s undoubtedly overwhelming.

Nonetheless, being a trustee can be hugely rewarding, with a whole host of benefits for your professional and personal life. Trusteeship is absolutely a worthwhile commitment; this article outlines six of the key benefits. 

Pick of the Month - September 2020

2nd September, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

This month’s sector round-up features a Charity Leader and a Trustee furthering causes close to their hearts, a social enterprise supporting refugees, and an arts fundraiser raising vital funds through Covid-19.

Michelle Wright writes for Philanthropy Impact Magazine

27th August, 2020 | By Michelle Wright

Cause4 CEO Michelle Wright writes about Next Generation Philanthropy - What Matters To Millenial Mega-Donors?

In Conversation with Alexandra Dariescu: Guildhall Creative Entrepreneur

18th August, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

Cause4 speaks to Alexandra Dariescu, pianist and entrepreneur, about how musical talent and business skills should go hand in hand.

How Trustees can lead recovery

17th August, 2020 | By Niloufar Abhari

There has never been a more important time to be a Trustee and to contribute to the strong leadership that will help the charity sector to navigate this crisis.

In Conversation with Anthony Impey: Guildhall Creative Entrepreneur judge

10th August, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

Entrepreneurship is a skill that requires conviction and continuous development says Anthony Impey, successful entrepreneur and judge for the Guildhall Creative Entrepreneur programme. 

Why fundraising isn't a lost cause in 2020

4th August, 2020 | By Niloufar Abhari

Some fundraisers have been put off fundraising by the events of this year. In this blog post, Cause4 argues that fundraising teams should keep going, and offers top tips for seeing success.

Pick of the Month - August 2020

3rd August, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

It may be the school summer holidays, but individuals across the charity sector continue to work hard to support those most in need. Read our sector round up here. 

The Cause4 Team comment on The Charity Digital Skills Report 2020

16th July, 2020

The team at Cause4 have reflected on Charity Digital Skills Report 2020 findings and what it means for the sector.

The Royal National Institute of Blind People – What can we take from the Pears Centre investigation?

13th July, 2020 | By Nye Greenfield

With the recent release of the Charity Commission investigation into the Royal National Institute of Blind People, there are a number of key lessons which charities of all sizes can take from this case.

The Golden Rules of Trustee Recruitment

9th July, 2020 | By Niloufar Abhari

Recruiting competent, innovative and passionate Trustees is crucial for charities to perform at their best, especially during such extraordinary times as these. How can we do it best?

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