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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 1d

What about one with a sing-along? This was at Ironbridge at Blists Hill Victorian Town last year.

Sound ON!

Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 1d

#FundraisingJob at @turn2us.org.uk.

#LegacyFundraising

Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 1d

We’re looking for an ambitious and proactive Supporter Engagement & Legacy Manager to join us - a fundraiser ready for a challenge!

Salary: £45,981
Hybrid, Farringdon and homeworking
Closing date: 29/10/2025

Find out more about joining our team via the link in our profile, Jobs at Turn2us 👆

Text reads: We are hiring a...Supporter Engagement & Legacy Manager. Help our growing charity achieve more for the millions of people facing financial hardship across the UK.

“Since joining Turn2us, I’ve felt welcomed and supported to grow in my role. Our team is collaborative and creative, and I’ve particularly valued the encouragement and guidance I’ve received. t’s rewarding to know the work we do directly helps people experiencing financial insecurity, and there’s a real sense of purpose and compassion across the organisation.” Amber, Supporter Engagement Officer

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Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 1d

Just a few tickets left for this event in Brighton tonight.

BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 14d

Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at how investigative journalism is fighting back against authoritarianism — one verified fact at a time.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/truth-in-a...

TRUTH IN A POST-TRUTH WORLD: Inside Bellingcat with Eliot Higgins

Join Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, as he discusses how digital investigators are exposing war crimes, corruption, and propaganda

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 6d

Massive thanks to @jinglejam.co.uk , for partnering with us this year! Their support means we can be there for every care-experienced young person who needs our help.

The countdown starts now. Let’s go! 🙌

Jingle Jam @jinglejam.co.uk · 6d

We're so glad to welcome @becomecharity.org.uk to Jingle Jam for the very first time.

Become exists to help every child and young person with experience of the care system in England to get the support they need and deserve.

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 6d

It's #GiftAidAwarenessDay!!!! Let's celebrate the impact of #GiftAid by sharing how it has helped your organisation and thanking donors who #TickTheBox! Get involved https://loom.ly/WnZNkRs

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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 6d

2hours a week might not be enough.

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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 6d

Top October TV!

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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 7d

The responses to this...

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 7d

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 7d

Blinking White Guy gif man raises over $300,000 for National MS Society

On his website he says: "If a fraction of those who have seen my goofy face donated to MS research, I have a feeling we could kick this thing in no time!"

Man who became popular in Blinking White Guy gif raises over $300,000 for multiple sclerosis research

Drew Scanlon, a resident of San Francisco, said the case was close to him a friend and his mother are afflicted with it

www.theguardian.com

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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 7d

Important work from @ourmoh.bsky.social who have been documenting the deaths of people experiencing homelessness since 2020.

Here's more about the project.

museumofhomelessness.org/dhp

Museum of Homelessness @ourmoh.bsky.social · 7d

With heavy hearts we release our findings of our annual investigation into the deaths of people experiencing homelessness in 2024.
Read more on our site here:

museumofhomelessness.org/news/new-res...

Our investigation finds that 1611 people experiencing homelessness died in 2024 - a 9% increase on the previous year. — Museum of Homelessness

We are devastated to share our latest research into the deaths of those who die. It has revealed the continued impact at the sharpest edge of the homelessness crisis, as the Labour Government has fail...

museumofhomelessness.org

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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 7d

Well said.

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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 9d

Maybe @geofftech.bsky.social? Or @mrtimdunn.bsky.social?

Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 12d

Looks like they've changed it now.

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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 13d

Here's a few charities which have launched in-memory donate sites for Jane Goodall:

Jane Goodall Institute UK - www.janegoodall.org.uk

Population Matters - populationmatters.org/in-memory-da...

www.janegoodall.org.uk

Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 13d

Really shocking news.

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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 13d

How would your charity respond when a patron or ambassador dies? It's good to plan ahead.

I wrote this when Paul O'Grady died. It shares insights into how charites he was connected with, responded.

Some made it easy for people to donate. Others shared statements only.

High profile in-memory fundraising

How would your charity respond if there was bad news about one of your ambassadors or high-profile supporters?

madlinblog.wordpress.com

Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 13d

Timeless classic!

Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 14d

Restart a Heart Live 2025

Free, live, online CPR sessions - today.

20min sessions on the hour, interactive and led by a paramedic.

> www.restartaheart.live

screenshot of the landing page for restart a heart live 2025

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easyfundraising.org.uk @easyfundraising.bsky.social · 14d

✨🛍️ Meet the retailers offering in-store donations! 🛍️✨

You can now raise FREE donations for your cause when you shop in person at big names like Tesco, John Lewis, Hotel Chocolat, Travelbag, and more! 🙌

Just link your card once and you’re ready to go! 👏

Find out more 👉 abr.ge/0wm802

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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 15d

Good to see the balance of the fund going up.

You can donate via the website.

Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 15d

I asked her and she said donations can't be GA because of the way the fund is distributed.

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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 15d

Don't know sorry. You could ask the founder Christina?

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NICVA @nicva.org · 16d

✨ New funding this week! ✨

🏛 £10k–£50k for improving community buildings
🏡 Up to £6k from Community Benefit Funds
♿ Funding for accessible transport innovation
🔬 £20k public engagement science grants
🧸 £5k for small children’s charities

Details 👉 tinyurl.com/kwxz8pu7

#GrantTracker

Photo of a group of people standing behind a large Toy Trust banner.

Photo of a man using a wheelchair, on a platform beside a train that has a ramp from the platform to the doors.

Photo of the countryside with wind turbines visible in the distance.

Promotional photo for the launch of the NI Community Infrastructure Fund

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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 16d

cc @superhighways.bsky.social @richmondcvs.bsky.social @thebaytrust.bsky.social

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