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Support charity launches urgent "100, 000 fundraising campaign
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (406+ words) 18 May 2026 by Dami Adewale The charity says it is operating in an "increasingly difficult financial climate" An at-risk community support charity has launched an urgent appeal aimed at raising the "100, 000 it needs in the next two months to keep its…...
Youth membership charity appoints next leader
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (297+ words) 15 May 2026 by Emily Harle Sarah Robertson succeeds Mike Strang, who is leaving for the top job at a paddlesport charity Sarah Robertson has been appointed to lead Youth Scotland after its former chief was appointed to the top job at…...
Funder launches "3m fund to support community AI development
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (448+ words) 15 May 2026 by Dami Adewale David Knott of the National Lottery Community Fund says there is a "wisdom gap we now have to confront" The National Lottery Community Fund has launched a "3m programme to monitor how AI is affecting local communities…...
Regulator invites large charities to participate in complaints research
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (379+ words) 15 May 2026 by Emily Harle The project seeks data on the types of fundraising complaints charities receive in 2026/27 The Fundraising Regulator has started inviting charities to participate in its complaints market research. From mid-May, a sample of about 500 large fundraising charities,…...
Charity founder becomes first Brit to donate more than "1bn in a year
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (592+ words) 15 May 2026 by Emily Harle Donations by the UK's 100 wealthiest people have risen to nearly "5bn, according to The Sunday Times Giving List A charity founder has become the first British person to give more than "1bn in a year, as charitable donations…...
Professional criminal" jailed after defrauding community charities out of "155, 000
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (30+ words) Third Sector Charlotte Young took small sums, which she falsely marked as payments to HM Revenue & Customs...
Regulator assesses concerns about Royal British Legion branches following media reports
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (26+ words) Third Sector The charity recently replaced its Northern Irish District Committee after investigations raised issues...
Community foundation promotes deputy chief to top job
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (288+ words) 14 May 2026 by Emily Harle Rachel Hirst will assume the post on 12 June Forever Manchester has appointed its deputy chief executive to the top job. Rachel Hirst, who has been the community foundation's deputy chief since 2024, will assume the chief executive…...
Income and spending at Access falls after "11m programme ends
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (282+ words) 14 May 2026 by Dami Adewale The Cost of Living programme supported about 300 charities Income at Access " The Foundation for Social Investment decreased by almost "6m last year, latest accounts show. The charity provides finance for charities and social enterprises using funds recovered…...
Arts centre reveals next chief
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (383+ words) 14 May 2026 by Dami Adewale Holly Paterson is the long-term successor to Amy Liptrott Holly Paterson has been appointed as the next executive director of the Aberdeen Arts Centre. Paterson succeeds Amy Liptrott, who left the charity in 2025 after three years…...