by Hawsons | Nov 23, 2020 | Charities, COVID-19, Simon Bladen
Due to the combination of increasing demand and the decreasing income it is estimated that a funding gap of around £10bn has been created across the charity sector over the past six months. Recent research conducted before the second lockdown was announced showed that...
by Hawsons | Nov 16, 2020 | Charities, COVID-19, Simon Bladen
Recent polls and fundraising data have indicated that donations to NHS charities have risen dramatically since March. Whilst this is perhaps not surprising other charity sectors have seen a decline in donations, this includes homeless and animal shelters as well as...
by Hawsons | Oct 21, 2020 | Charities, Cyber Security, IT, IT and Technology, Simon Bladen
Since March charities have lost an estimated £3.6 million due to fraud and cybercrime. The Charity Commission has stated that the actual figure is likely to be far higher due to fraud and cybercrime being notoriously hard to detect and report by their very nature. It...
by Hawsons | Aug 5, 2020 | Charities, COVID-19, Simon Bladen
Further Funding Available for Charities Registered charities will be able to apply for a grant of between £500 and £20,000 if they meet certain criteria. The grant will be funded by the People’s Postcode Lottery, applications opened on 4 August and will close on 19...
by Hawsons | Jul 1, 2020 | Charities, Simon Bladen
Watchdog Finds Failures in Management at RMIB An investigation conducted by the Charity Commission discovered that serious mismanagement at the Royal National Institute of Blind People exposed some children in the charity’s care to undue risk. An official inquiry into...
by Hawsons | Jun 9, 2020 | Charities, Simon Bladen
Independent Age Launch £2m Fund for Smaller Charities Independent Age is inviting small charities that work with older people to apply for a share of a £2m fund. The aim is to support charities that will make a difference to older people. This national charity is...
