Practical support bulletin: March 2023

Amy Walton, small charity support manager, shares resources, free events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities.

Cost of living and the Spring Budget

We know many small charities are being affected by the cost of living crisis. Charities Aid Foundation's (CAF) latest research shows over half of charities are worried about their ability to deliver services in the current climate. Last week we wrote to the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt calling on him to provide urgent cost of living support to the communities hit hardest by the crisis ahead of the Spring Budget this week.

We're delighted yesterday the Chancellor announced £100 million to support charities at the frontline of the cost of living crisis. He also extended the energy price guarantee scheme which will provide much needed support for households. We're awaiting further detail on the funding. Keep an eye on our news and insights page where we'll share the implications of the Budget for charities.

Read CAF's Charity Resilience Index

Useful cost of living crisis resources

What Works Wellbeing can help you support your staff and volunteers at this difficult time. Read their practical guide on measuring your wellbeing impact or sign up for a free one-to-one advice surgery to find out how your organisation can generate, use and get the most out of wellbeing data.
Business in the Community (BITC) is matching community organisations in need with businesses able to provide vital items and skills support via the National Business Response Network (NBRN). Register your request for support.
Watch this free webinar from NPC in partnership with the Clothworkers’ Company on how trustees can navigate the cost of living crisis.
Read Enthuse’s annual Charity Pulse report on how charities have fared through the crisis so far.
Read this blog from Embrace Finance on how to plan for the future in the face of financial uncertainty.
Browse the cost of living support resources collated by the MyCommunity partners.
Read this guide from the Media Trust on good digital comms during the crisis.

Grants, discounts and free training and services

National Lottery Award for All Awards has grants up to £10,000 available for community-led events and activities commemorating Windrush 75. Read this short guide for application advice and apply at least 12 weeks before your activity begins.
The LandAid Pro Bono Programme is a brokering service helping UK charities with a social mission to access free high-quality professional property skills, services and advice.
Microsoft offers UK non-profit organisations grants and discounts across its range of products. To find out what’s available to you, and how this supports your organisation to make a difference, email our Trusted Supplier Phoenix Software at hello@phoenixs.co.uk.
Free Digital Marketing Strategy training from the Media Trust between March and April. Beginner sessions are tailored by region and organisation size for charities looking to build digital marketing knowledge and gain the skills to build their own strategy.

Practical support bulletin: March 2023

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