CharityComms
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CharityComms is the membership network for communications professionals working in and with UK charities. Find out more about us and our membership at www.charitycomms.org.uk
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@charitycomms.bsky.social
· Feb 10
Our statement about our social media
Read our statement about our decision for the future use of our X account and plans for our wider social media strategy as it develops.
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After careful review, we’ve updated our social media statement with our social media approach. We’re excited to say we’re here to stay on Bluesky, taking a test-and-learn approach to engage with our members in new and exciting ways. Read our updated statement here: bit.ly/3Q9ZDlR
We’re looking for sponsors to lead the way at our Strategic Communicators’ Conference, returning on 12 March 2026.
Become a sponsor and connect with top communications leaders through a variety of packages. Email [email protected] by 5 December to share your interest and schedule a call.
Become a sponsor and connect with top communications leaders through a variety of packages. Email [email protected] by 5 December to share your interest and schedule a call.
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We’re looking for sponsors to lead the way at our Strategic Communicators’ Conference, returning on 12 March 2026.
Become a sponsor and connect with top communications leaders through a variety of packages. Email [email protected] by 5 December to share your interest and schedule a call.
Become a sponsor and connect with top communications leaders through a variety of packages. Email [email protected] by 5 December to share your interest and schedule a call.
Has your charity explored animation as a tool for storytelling? In our latest blog, Neil Thompson from Alternative View Studios explores how animation can turn complex issues into accessible, ethical stories that empower communities, through a case study with Fauna & Flora: https://bit.ly/3Kxz62H
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Has your charity explored animation as a tool for storytelling? In our latest blog, Neil Thompson from Alternative View Studios explores how animation can turn complex issues into accessible, ethical stories that empower communities, through a case study with Fauna & Flora: https://bit.ly/3Kxz62H
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities #IDPWD - a day that serves as a reminder that communications can either include or exclude, and the role we play as communicators in ensuring our work is accessible and inclusive all year round.
December 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities #IDPWD - a day that serves as a reminder that communications can either include or exclude, and the role we play as communicators in ensuring our work is accessible and inclusive all year round.
This time of year can feel like a sprint for anyone working in charity comms. If you’re feeling the pressure or spinning multiple plates, remember that you have some control. Here’s six ways you can help lighten your load. What’s one thing you’re doing to protect your energy? Comment below.
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
This time of year can feel like a sprint for anyone working in charity comms. If you’re feeling the pressure or spinning multiple plates, remember that you have some control. Here’s six ways you can help lighten your load. What’s one thing you’re doing to protect your energy? Comment below.
It might be #GivingTuesday already, but there’s always time and reason to increase the donation power of your website. Few and Far outlines five areas to improve your site, based on themes from over 180 charity website audits: https://bit.ly/440qmsJ
Preparing your website for Giving Tuesday and beyond
Colin shares five website fixes you can make right now to improve your website's impact from his agency's sector analysis.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It might be #GivingTuesday already, but there’s always time and reason to increase the donation power of your website. Few and Far outlines five areas to improve your site, based on themes from over 180 charity website audits: https://bit.ly/440qmsJ
How will the #Budget25 announcement affect comms professionals?
In this In.Comms article highlighting sector leaders responses to the budget, our CEO, Adeela Warley, shares how charities can respond effectively through stronger, sustained communication: https://bit.ly/4rpS0tb
In this In.Comms article highlighting sector leaders responses to the budget, our CEO, Adeela Warley, shares how charities can respond effectively through stronger, sustained communication: https://bit.ly/4rpS0tb
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
How will the #Budget25 announcement affect comms professionals?
In this In.Comms article highlighting sector leaders responses to the budget, our CEO, Adeela Warley, shares how charities can respond effectively through stronger, sustained communication: https://bit.ly/4rpS0tb
In this In.Comms article highlighting sector leaders responses to the budget, our CEO, Adeela Warley, shares how charities can respond effectively through stronger, sustained communication: https://bit.ly/4rpS0tb
Ready for a fresh start? Our jobs board is here to help you this #MembershipMonday!
There are loads of great opportunities with wonderful organisations, looking to hire someone just like you. Head to our jobs board to find your next role: https://bit.ly/CCSectorJobs
There are loads of great opportunities with wonderful organisations, looking to hire someone just like you. Head to our jobs board to find your next role: https://bit.ly/CCSectorJobs
December 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Ready for a fresh start? Our jobs board is here to help you this #MembershipMonday!
There are loads of great opportunities with wonderful organisations, looking to hire someone just like you. Head to our jobs board to find your next role: https://bit.ly/CCSectorJobs
There are loads of great opportunities with wonderful organisations, looking to hire someone just like you. Head to our jobs board to find your next role: https://bit.ly/CCSectorJobs
Last chance to share your views in Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK)'s Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey by 3 Dec. The survey looks at the current campaigning environment, reflections on 2025, evolving tactics and approaches and what's coming next. Complete the survey: https://bit.ly/3M2OxAA
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Last chance to share your views in Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK)'s Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey by 3 Dec. The survey looks at the current campaigning environment, reflections on 2025, evolving tactics and approaches and what's coming next. Complete the survey: https://bit.ly/3M2OxAA
Across the sector, communicators do thoughtful, skilled and strategically complex work which can sometimes go unseen. We’d love to know in the comments one thing you wish others understood about charity comms. We’ll go first: Comms is most effective when involved early, not brought in at the end.
November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Across the sector, communicators do thoughtful, skilled and strategically complex work which can sometimes go unseen. We’d love to know in the comments one thing you wish others understood about charity comms. We’ll go first: Comms is most effective when involved early, not brought in at the end.
We’re looking for in-house and freelance charity communicators with leading insights on strategic comms and emerging trends! If you’ve got insights to share, apply to speak at our returning Strategic Communicators’ Conference on 12 March 26. Complete the pitch form by 15 Dec: https://bit.ly/4rpdia8
November 28, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We’re looking for in-house and freelance charity communicators with leading insights on strategic comms and emerging trends! If you’ve got insights to share, apply to speak at our returning Strategic Communicators’ Conference on 12 March 26. Complete the pitch form by 15 Dec: https://bit.ly/4rpdia8
Whether you’re already using AI or just starting to explore it, our AI Hub brings together practical resources, tools and insights from the sector and beyond. From steps to build confidence to on-demand events and much more, there’s something for every stage of your journey: https://bit.ly/47DIb1w
November 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Whether you’re already using AI or just starting to explore it, our AI Hub brings together practical resources, tools and insights from the sector and beyond. From steps to build confidence to on-demand events and much more, there’s something for every stage of your journey: https://bit.ly/47DIb1w
The countdown is on for our #InspiringComms Awards ceremony on 10 Dec! Help us champion the value of comms and the inspiring people behind it by inviting your peers, colleagues, and network to join. You don’t need to work in communications to see why it matters, register here: https://bit.ly/437PGMJ
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The countdown is on for our #InspiringComms Awards ceremony on 10 Dec! Help us champion the value of comms and the inspiring people behind it by inviting your peers, colleagues, and network to join. You don’t need to work in communications to see why it matters, register here: https://bit.ly/437PGMJ
Sponsor our returning Strategic Communicators’ Conference on 12 March 2026 with a variety of packages!
Lead the way with your thought leadership and connect with comms leads and managers across the sector.
For more information or to book a call, email [email protected] by 5 December.
Lead the way with your thought leadership and connect with comms leads and managers across the sector.
For more information or to book a call, email [email protected] by 5 December.
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Sponsor our returning Strategic Communicators’ Conference on 12 March 2026 with a variety of packages!
Lead the way with your thought leadership and connect with comms leads and managers across the sector.
For more information or to book a call, email [email protected] by 5 December.
Lead the way with your thought leadership and connect with comms leads and managers across the sector.
For more information or to book a call, email [email protected] by 5 December.
How can charities use the #Budget2025 announcement to sustain conversations for your cause? We’re resharing last year’s blog from Clare Laxton for advice that still rings true. Discover insights on setting priorities and getting your voice heard: https://bit.ly/43Lv7pW
Responding brilliantly to the Budget
Clare Laxton shares how you can use the Budget to get your messages heard, whether your causes were mentioned or not.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
How can charities use the #Budget2025 announcement to sustain conversations for your cause? We’re resharing last year’s blog from Clare Laxton for advice that still rings true. Discover insights on setting priorities and getting your voice heard: https://bit.ly/43Lv7pW
This morning’s #CharityCreative event explored how Kids Inspire captured authentic, meaningful images that now power their comms – all planned and delivered in-house. Here are some headlines.
What insights stood out to you most? Share in the comments below.
What insights stood out to you most? Share in the comments below.
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This morning’s #CharityCreative event explored how Kids Inspire captured authentic, meaningful images that now power their comms – all planned and delivered in-house. Here are some headlines.
What insights stood out to you most? Share in the comments below.
What insights stood out to you most? Share in the comments below.
Share your views in our Salary and Organisational Culture Survey by 31 January 2026 and help us advocate for what charity communicators need to feel valued. Each entry receives a free resource to help you embed comms in your organisation: https://bit.ly/48gtIsE
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Share your views in our Salary and Organisational Culture Survey by 31 January 2026 and help us advocate for what charity communicators need to feel valued. Each entry receives a free resource to help you embed comms in your organisation: https://bit.ly/48gtIsE
Save the date!
Join us online at the next CharityComms Members Meet on Thursday 19 March 2026 to explore the world of events. We’ll be sharing an overview of the events available to members, along with ways you can get involved.
Secure your place now: https://bit.ly/489cz4k
#MembershipMonday
Join us online at the next CharityComms Members Meet on Thursday 19 March 2026 to explore the world of events. We’ll be sharing an overview of the events available to members, along with ways you can get involved.
Secure your place now: https://bit.ly/489cz4k
#MembershipMonday
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Save the date!
Join us online at the next CharityComms Members Meet on Thursday 19 March 2026 to explore the world of events. We’ll be sharing an overview of the events available to members, along with ways you can get involved.
Secure your place now: https://bit.ly/489cz4k
#MembershipMonday
Join us online at the next CharityComms Members Meet on Thursday 19 March 2026 to explore the world of events. We’ll be sharing an overview of the events available to members, along with ways you can get involved.
Secure your place now: https://bit.ly/489cz4k
#MembershipMonday
We know it’s a busy season for charity communicators. If the pressure is taking a toll on your wellbeing, this is your reminder that you don’t have to carry everything yourself. Here's small ways to ask for support this week. Reach out to your team or network, even if asking for support feels hard .
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We know it’s a busy season for charity communicators. If the pressure is taking a toll on your wellbeing, this is your reminder that you don’t have to carry everything yourself. Here's small ways to ask for support this week. Reach out to your team or network, even if asking for support feels hard .
Friday reflections – We’d love to hear about one lesson or reminder you’re taking away from this week in charity comms.
We’ll start: We were reminded that carving out focused time for team discussions led to far more creative thinking than working alone.
Share yours in the comments.
We’ll start: We were reminded that carving out focused time for team discussions led to far more creative thinking than working alone.
Share yours in the comments.
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Friday reflections – We’d love to hear about one lesson or reminder you’re taking away from this week in charity comms.
We’ll start: We were reminded that carving out focused time for team discussions led to far more creative thinking than working alone.
Share yours in the comments.
We’ll start: We were reminded that carving out focused time for team discussions led to far more creative thinking than working alone.
Share yours in the comments.
When everything feels urgent in a small comms team, it can help to have a way to sort through the workload. One framework that some communicators might find useful is the Eisenhower Matrix – a simple tool that separates tasks by urgency or importance. Here’s how it might work in practice.
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
When everything feels urgent in a small comms team, it can help to have a way to sort through the workload. One framework that some communicators might find useful is the Eisenhower Matrix – a simple tool that separates tasks by urgency or importance. Here’s how it might work in practice.
Our #CharityPR event this morning brought experts together to discuss how you can make your PR planning stronger and craft winning strategies. Here are some headlines.
What insights stood out to you most? Share in the comments below.
What insights stood out to you most? Share in the comments below.
November 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Our #CharityPR event this morning brought experts together to discuss how you can make your PR planning stronger and craft winning strategies. Here are some headlines.
What insights stood out to you most? Share in the comments below.
What insights stood out to you most? Share in the comments below.
Embedding accessibility into your charity's brand creates a more inclusive experience for all audiences. In this blog from our knowledge hub, Michelle Noel from Studio Noel provides a helpful list of considerations for ensuring that accessibility remains a top priority: https://bit.ly/4o7FuMI
November 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Embedding accessibility into your charity's brand creates a more inclusive experience for all audiences. In this blog from our knowledge hub, Michelle Noel from Studio Noel provides a helpful list of considerations for ensuring that accessibility remains a top priority: https://bit.ly/4o7FuMI
Looking for comms inspiration? As this year winds down, many of us are thinking about how we can stretch our campaigns and comms further in 2026. Get inspired by what #InspiringComms Award nominees have achieved. Register to join us on 10 Dec on LinkedIn Live: https://bit.ly/3KCBCV3
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Looking for comms inspiration? As this year winds down, many of us are thinking about how we can stretch our campaigns and comms further in 2026. Get inspired by what #InspiringComms Award nominees have achieved. Register to join us on 10 Dec on LinkedIn Live: https://bit.ly/3KCBCV3
Listening is the foundation of effective comms. Yet it's the part of our work that often goes unseen, even though it shapes everything we create. We're constantly listening...to audiences, internal teams, data and silence. Who else do you listen to as part of your comms practice? Comment below.
November 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Listening is the foundation of effective comms. Yet it's the part of our work that often goes unseen, even though it shapes everything we create. We're constantly listening...to audiences, internal teams, data and silence. Who else do you listen to as part of your comms practice? Comment below.
In this blog, Liam Philips at Creative Blend explores the 'Great Decoupling' – the new reality where AI overviews are driving fewer clicks. Learn all about how to shift toward a Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) strategy and dive into the steps which will take you there: https://bit.ly/4i8lxTN
November 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
In this blog, Liam Philips at Creative Blend explores the 'Great Decoupling' – the new reality where AI overviews are driving fewer clicks. Learn all about how to shift toward a Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) strategy and dive into the steps which will take you there: https://bit.ly/4i8lxTN