Grants & Fundraising
What Is a Case for Support?
A case for support is the master document behind every bid. The 8 sections with prompts, a worked £250k example, versioning, and…
Ivan Siyanko
Compliance & Regulation
Charity Whistleblowing Policy
A free charity whistleblowing policy template with PIDA explained plainly, the staff-to-regulator escalation route, and handling a disclosure in 48 hours.
Grants & Fundraising
People’s Postcode Lottery Funding
People's Postcode Lottery funding decoded: which Postcode trust fits your cause, how much you can apply for, and when the short application…
Impact & Reporting
Is SROI Worth It for a Small Charity?
Social return on investment (SROI) for small charities, examined: how the calculation works, where it goes wrong, when it's worth it, and…
Compliance & Regulation
Charity Data Retention and Destruction
A charity data retention schedule and free policy template: how long to keep Gift Aid, accounts, HR and safeguarding records, plus secure…
Grants & Fundraising
Co-op Local Community Fund
The Co-op Local Community Fund explained: the member-share mechanic, how much causes receive, when applications open, and how to win local support.
Trustees & Governance
Charity Trustee Liability
Charity trustee liability, honestly: personal liability is rare but real. The 5 scenarios where trustees pay, CIO protection, and indemnity insurance.
Grants & Fundraising
Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS)
The Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS) lets charities claim up to £2,000. What counts, the matching rule, the community buildings rule,…
Compliance & Regulation
Phishing Attacks on Charities
Phishing attacks on charities, with three real anonymised cases (CEO fraud, invoice redirection, donor-data phish) and the control that stops each.