Explore how the 2025 Spending Review affects charities – including changes to welfare, school meals, NICs and local government funding.
Limited measures announced, but not enough to ease financial strain on charities.
The government has announced a new initiative designed to support stronger, fairer and more collaborative relationships between charities and local government.
Practical tips on how to find the money you need for your group or charity
Guidance to help you prepare for your first grant application
Guidance to help you decide if applying for a grant is the best option
What you need to apply for a grant
Learn about what a grant fund is and how it works
Guidance on preparing your budget
A review of the voluntary sector's operating environment.
Learn more about the commissioning cycle
Learn more about what corporate fundraising is and if you should try it
Learning about what crowdfunding is
Learning about what donation buttons are
Guidance about fundraising events for your organisation
Guidance on fundraising in a public place
Learn about Gift Aid and how it works