Help & guidance for charities
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What insurance does a community group need?
There's a whole range of insurance available for community groups, and it can be tricky to get your head around the different types available.
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Charities struggling to retain staff and volunteers. What could the long-term impact be on society?
The third sector of charities, not-for-profit organisations, community interest companies (CICs), and community groups, suffered greatly during 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Could a lack of available funding be stifling the charity sector?
Are charities running short of options to enable them to continue to provide their services in the face of such high demand?
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Three in four charities experienced a drop in fundraising and donations in the past 12 months
In May 2023, Markel Direct ran a survey with 375 organisations from the third sector to learn more about the challenges they were facing.
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State of the UK Charity Sector in 2023
The third sector, containing charitable, not-for-profit organisations, Community interest companies (CICs), and community groups, suffered greatly during 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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A concise guide to volunteer agreements
Many organisations/charities use a formal document called a volunteer agreement as a way of explaining and recording the expectations and any agreed commitment between the organisation/charity and its volunteers.
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Top tips for charities to help manage risk and reduce potential claims exposure
The risks charities can be exposed to depends a lot on the size of the organisation, how complex the organisation is, and how it is funded.
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A concise guide to insurance for charities and non-profit organisations
Ways you can keep your charity safeguarded, your staff and volunteers protected, and your customers and visitors safe through charity insurance.
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Why is public relations important?
Whether you run a business or are in charge of a non-profit charity, communicating your key message and managing your reputation is crucially important. This is where public relations (PR) comes in.
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Does IR35 affect the third sector?
The changes to IR35 in the private sector have impacted the way many contractors and end-clients operate. But how has it affected the third sector and charities?
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Up to date UK charity sector statistics 2022
The UK charity sector is a vital part of the UK economy and social fabric.