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Pick of the Month - November 2024

1st November, 2024 | By Katy Owen

Welcome to November’s Pick of the Month! Dive in to discover insights from some truly inspiring individuals.

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Pick of the Month - October 2024

1st October, 2024 | By Thomas Williams

Welcome to October's Pick of the Month. Keep reading to hear from our inspirational individuals!

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Pick of the Month - September 2024

3rd September, 2024 | By Thomas Williams

We are delighted to kick off the new academic year by showcasing four individuals who are using their skills and expertise to support good causes. Keep reading to find out more about the work that they do and their advice for current and aspiring charity leaders, social entrepreneurs, trustees, and fundraising professionals!

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Pick of the Month – July 2024

2nd July, 2024 | By Lucy Pratt

This month we spotlight three changemakers: Leanne Pero, a breast cancer survivor who fights for Black and POC cancer patients through her foundation; Tom Allanson, who uses his social research expertise to advocate for equality with The Equality Trust; and Johannes Petersen, who founded Àban, a social enterprise providing free outdoor education for young people. Read their inspiring stories and learn more about their causes in July's Pick of the Month!

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Pick of the Month – June 2024

3rd June, 2024 | By Lucy Pratt

This month, we shine a light on three remarkable individuals who are using their skills and dedication to make a positive impact on the world. Each profile features insights from the individuals themselves, including their motivations, challenges, and aspirations. Find out more about Change Please, Pavilion Dance South West, and Catch22 below!

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Pick of the Month – May 2024

30th April, 2024 | By Lucy Pratt

Welcome back. In May's Pick of the Month, we had the pleasure of learning about work in areas including the arts; health and wellbeing; heritage and woman's empowerment. They're a diverse range of leaders, each with a unique prespective – read on to learn from their expertise and experience!

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Preparing for a Trustee Interview

8th April, 2024

With nearly 170,000 registered charities in the UK and a further 20,000 organisations with charitable status, trustees play a crucial role in ensuring that the organisations they govern operate effectively, ethically, and in the best interests of its beneficiaries and the broader community. Their commitment and dedication are essential to the impact and sustainable function of charities and non-profits.

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Pick of the Month – April 2024

1st April, 2024 | By Lucy Pratt

This month, our Picks come from all corners of the charity sector – from basketball to baking! It's promising to see so many indviduals finding creative ways to support and develop communities.

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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.

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Purpose, Potential and Progress: 6 Benefits of Trusteeship

21st March, 2024 | By Lucy Pratt

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Pick of the Month – March 2024

4th March, 2024 | By Lucy Pratt

March's Pick of the Month sees individuals from a diverse range of charitable areas – from youth engagement to regional theatre! We're delighted to be able to learn from their varied experience... there are some brilliant pearls of wisdom to be found in this month's piece!

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Pick of the Month – February 2024

1st February, 2024 | By Lucy Pratt

There is no doubt that we are currently living in challenging times – stabilising post-pandemic as we grapple with cost-of-living crisis is tough. February's Picks are working tirelessly to support various community groups, providing arts engagement, essential provisions, care services and general advocacy. We're inspired by their work!

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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

Pick of the Month – December 2023

12th December, 2023 | By Lucy Pratt

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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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Insight from Leaders | International Leadership Week 2023

15th March, 2023 | By Lucy Pratt

At Cause4, our Trustee Leadership Programme has allowed us to connect with and guide some brilliant leaders over the years; this work has been a consistent reminder of the energised, ambitious minds that continue to evolve leadership practice. As part of International Leadership Week 2023, we’ve collated advice, learnings and other musings from some of these individuals, who each have a distinct experience of leadership.

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Insight from Leaders | International Leadership Week 2023

15th March, 2023 | By Lucy Pratt

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What can we learn from the Kids Company judgement?

10th January, 2022 | By Naomi Chapman

What should Trustees takeaway from the £10million, multi-year case against the Kids Company Trustees?

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The End of the Road - What you need to know about shutting down a charity

20th October, 2021 | By Erin Hughes

When you decide to become a charity Trustee, it's unlikely you're thinking about the possibility of closing your charity - unfortunately, however, it isn't uncommon. Here, we guide you through your legal responsibilities if you have to close down a charity, and how to manage the process effectively.

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