Our small charity support manager Amy Walton shares resources, events and information on the big issues affecting small charities.
Small Charity Week 2024 is fast approaching. Join us from the 24 to 28 June to celebrate small charities across the UK.
In our recent small charity survey, you told us the areas you need support with right now. We identified five key themes which we’ll be exploring across the week through events, webinars and resources.
Are you running an event for Small Charity Week? Fill in our quick form by 20 May 2024 to advertise your event on the Small Charity Week website.
Utility Aid is offering one-to-one 20-minute surgeries on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 June for Small Charity Week. Surgeries are a chance for small charities to speak to a trained advisor about energy use.
Utility Aid can support with queries about:
Get ready for the 40th anniversary of Volunteers’ Week, taking place from 3 to 9 June!
New resources are now available to download from the Volunteers’ Week website. Resources include thank you cards and certificates for volunteers, guidance on using the new Volunteers’ Week brand, and social media assets to help spread the word.
The Big Help Out takes place from 7 to 9 June, at the end of Volunteers' Week. This year the campaign focuses on supporting under-represented communities in volunteering.
We can offer support to help you plan and deliver your Big Help Out activities. For example, you might be interested in:
If you'd like to explore any of the above, or if you have something else in mind you’d like to discuss, email Gethyn Williams.
The Vision for Volunteering is offering two free training sessions in June for those who engage with volunteers.
Dovetail can connect you with over 250 digital agencies and freelancers. The site includes information on services offered, day rates, guide budgets, past clients and testimonials.
Dovetail also provides a briefing template, scoring template and partner-selection guidance. It has all the tools you need to help your small charity find a partner that fits.
Digital Candle is a collective of over 300 volunteer experts from across the digital sector. They offer up to one hour of free expert digital advice, specifically tailored for charities. No question is too broad or too niche.
Submit your question to Digital Candle
Charity Digital Exchange is a software donation platform and online database. They offer digital products for free or at a discounted rate to charities.
Eligible UK charities can access free or discounted Microsoft solutions. This includes Azure, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, and more.
Have you experienced challenges with banking? We’re working with partners across the voluntary sector to improve access to suitable banking services.
Tell us about your banking experiences
The deadline to respond is 12.00 on Wednesday 15 May.
We’re developing a leadership programme and are keen to get your input. We want to know:
Share your feedback on our leadership programme
The deadline to respond is 31 May. If you have any questions or would like to find out more, email Libby McVeigh.
The Power of Small is our new project looking at how infrastructure organisations can best support small charities in the future.
We’re about to start the research phase of the project. Our research partners Fair Collective will soon be in touch with information on how to get involved.
If you have any questions about the project, please email Fiona Dwyer.
