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Pick of the Month - December 2025

27th November, 2025 | By Lucy Grehan-Bradley

Welcome to December'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 2025

27th November, 2025 | By Lucy Grehan-Bradley

Welcome to December'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 2025

27th November, 2025 | By Lucy Grehan-Bradley

Welcome to December'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 2025

27th November, 2025 | By Lucy Grehan-Bradley

Welcome to December'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! 

Who’s Missing From Your Boardroom?

11th September, 2025 | By Bryony Salmon

Boards shape the culture, values and impact of every charity. But in the arts, culture and heritage sector, many boards still don’t reflect the communities that they serve. In this blog we explore how greater board diversity can strengthen governance, build trust and open new opportunities for engagement, drawing on examples of charities who are already making it work.

The Donor Gap

Who’s Missing From Your Boardroom?

11th September, 2025 | By Bryony Salmon

Boards shape the culture, values and impact of every charity. But in the arts, culture and heritage sector, many boards still don’t reflect the communities that they serve. In this blog we explore how greater board diversity can strengthen governance, build trust and open new opportunities for engagement, drawing on examples of charities who are already making it work.

The Donor Gap

Who’s Missing From Your Boardroom?

11th September, 2025 | By Bryony Salmon

Boards shape the culture, values and impact of every charity. But in the arts, culture and heritage sector, many boards still don’t reflect the communities that they serve. In this blog we explore how greater board diversity can strengthen governance, build trust and open new opportunities for engagement, drawing on examples of charities who are already making it work.

The Donor Gap

The Value of Charity Leadership

21st August, 2025 | By Elliot Auxant

The International Day of Charity 

The Value of Charity Leadership

21st August, 2025 | By Elliot Auxant

The International Day of Charity 

Why Your Digital Presence Matters: 5 Learnings for Trustees Driving Governance

31st July, 2025 | By Lucy Grehan-Bradley

In today’s digitally connected world, every trustee has a presence - whether they’ve curated it or not.  

This isn’t about self-promotion but rather about showing up with transparency and credibility - values that matter more than ever in an increasingly online world.

Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Trustee

15th May, 2025 | By Bryony Salmon

Advice and reflections from trustees who’ve been there. Several members of the Cause4 team also serve as trustees, and in this blog, they share the insights and lessons they wish they’d known before stepping into the role.

Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Trustee

15th May, 2025 | By Bryony Salmon

Advice and reflections from trustees who’ve been there. Several members of the Cause4 team also serve as trustees, and in this blog, they share the insights and lessons they wish they’d known before stepping into the role.

Building Inclusive Trustee Boards

14th May, 2025 | By Rebecca Churcher-Soden

In this article, we’ll delve into best practices for inclusive trustee recruitment and highlight steps that you can take to build a more inclusive board, and how to better support new trustees once they have been recruited.

Building Inclusive Trustee Boards

14th May, 2025 | By Rebecca Churcher-Soden

In this article, we’ll delve into best practices for inclusive trustee recruitment and highlight steps that you can take to build a more inclusive board, and how to better support new trustees once they have been recruited.

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.

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.

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.

5 Challenges of Being a Charity Trustee and How to Overcome Them

24th April, 2024 | By Thomas Williams

In this blog, we look at the challenges of being a charity trustee and what training is available to support trustees. 

5 Challenges of Being a Charity Trustee and How to Overcome Them

24th April, 2024 | By Thomas Williams

In this blog, we look at the challenges of being a charity trustee and what training is available to support trustees. 

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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