Trustees & Governance
How to Become a Charity Trustee
How to become a charity trustee: the 4-step route, who can and can't serve, disqualification and DBS rules, and where to find…
Ivan Siyanko
Grants & Fundraising
Grants for Mental Health Charities UK
Mental health grants for UK charities in 2026: 15 live funders with bands and deadlines, the outcomes language funders want, and a…
Compliance & Regulation
Charity Data Protection Policy
A free charity data protection policy template with a plain-English guide to UK GDPR, the DUAA 2025 changes, data mapping, retention and…
Grants & Fundraising
Asda Foundation Grants
Asda Foundation grants explained: store-level nomination versus foundation programmes, what they fund, grant sizes, and exactly how to apply in 2026.
Grants & Fundraising
Letter of Support for a Grant Application
Three free letter of support templates for grant applications: partner, community and MP versions, what strong letters contain, and how to ask…
Trustees & Governance
How Many Trustees Does a Charity Need?
How many trustees does a charity need? The law sets no minimum, but the Commission recommends three. Governing-document rules, quorum and board…
AI & Technology
Best Charity Accounting Software UK
The best charity accounting software UK for 2026: 8 packages compared on fund accounting, SORP readiness and price, with the best pick…
Grants & Fundraising
Santander Foundation Grants
Santander Foundation grants back digital and financial inclusion. See what they fund, how much you can apply for, eligibility and deadlines for…
Trustees & Governance
Do Charity Trustees Get Paid?
Do charity trustees get paid? Generally no, but five lawful routes exist. The rules on expenses, paying for services, and the Charities…