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The Directory of Social Change (@dsc-charity.bsky.social) has published a handbook offering advice to charities on how to respond to incidents of racism and xenophobia
Anti-racism toolkit for charities published following reports of staff abuse
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November 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The Directory of Social Change (@dsc-charity.bsky.social) has published a handbook offering advice to charities on how to respond to incidents of racism and xenophobia
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Must read: Directory of Social Change has published a free resource to support charities in the face of rising hate and racism. The guide offers practical steps to protect your people and communities, plan strategically, and stand together against hate. Download here: https://bit.ly/4hL6cbu
Charities against hate - How to respond to racism - Directory of Social Change
The UK is experiencing an unacceptable rise in racist, xenophobic and sectarian hate. Extremist groups, and in some cases politicians, are targeting racialised people and marginalised communities with racist language and narratives, violence, threats, intimidation and harassment. This is also directly affecting charities and voluntary organisations, targeting the people charities serve, charity leaders, staff, and […]
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November 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Must read: Directory of Social Change has published a free resource to support charities in the face of rising hate and racism. The guide offers practical steps to protect your people and communities, plan strategically, and stand together against hate. Download here: https://bit.ly/4hL6cbu
Celebrate #TrusteesWeek early this year!
#Trustees: Take a look at our upcoming Governance Conference!
This year’s Good Governance Matters Conference, on Thursday 23 October, is here to help you turn challenges into clarity and make your board a stronger, more supportive force for good.
Register here today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/its-a-...
This year’s Good Governance Matters Conference, on Thursday 23 October, is here to help you turn challenges into clarity and make your board a stronger, more supportive force for good.
Register here today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/its-a-...
October 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Celebrate #TrusteesWeek early this year!
#Trustees: Take a look at our upcoming Governance Conference!
This year’s Good Governance Matters Conference, on Thursday 23 October, is here to help you turn challenges into clarity and make your board a stronger, more supportive force for good.
Register here today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/its-a-...
This year’s Good Governance Matters Conference, on Thursday 23 October, is here to help you turn challenges into clarity and make your board a stronger, more supportive force for good.
Register here today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/its-a-...
October 8, 2025 at 9:44 AM
#Trustees: Take a look at our upcoming Governance Conference!
This year’s Good Governance Matters Conference, on Thursday 23 October, is here to help you turn challenges into clarity and make your board a stronger, more supportive force for good.
Register here today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/its-a-...
This year’s Good Governance Matters Conference, on Thursday 23 October, is here to help you turn challenges into clarity and make your board a stronger, more supportive force for good.
Register here today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/its-a-...
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Charity people: What book should trustees read to better understand the trustee role?
I like Debra Allcock Tyler book “It’s a Battle on the Board”, particularly re interpersonal relationships, emotional intelligence + meeting charity objectives @dsc-charity.bsky.social
Any other recommendations?
I like Debra Allcock Tyler book “It’s a Battle on the Board”, particularly re interpersonal relationships, emotional intelligence + meeting charity objectives @dsc-charity.bsky.social
Any other recommendations?
September 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Charity people: What book should trustees read to better understand the trustee role?
I like Debra Allcock Tyler book “It’s a Battle on the Board”, particularly re interpersonal relationships, emotional intelligence + meeting charity objectives @dsc-charity.bsky.social
Any other recommendations?
I like Debra Allcock Tyler book “It’s a Battle on the Board”, particularly re interpersonal relationships, emotional intelligence + meeting charity objectives @dsc-charity.bsky.social
Any other recommendations?
📣New special episode of the Charity Questions Podcast!
As we celebrate over 50 years of DSC, Cathy sits down with Debra for an unfiltered conversation on the state of women in leadership and the radical ways DSC has defied convention.
Listen here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/char...
#leadership
As we celebrate over 50 years of DSC, Cathy sits down with Debra for an unfiltered conversation on the state of women in leadership and the radical ways DSC has defied convention.
Listen here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/char...
#leadership
September 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
📣New special episode of the Charity Questions Podcast!
As we celebrate over 50 years of DSC, Cathy sits down with Debra for an unfiltered conversation on the state of women in leadership and the radical ways DSC has defied convention.
Listen here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/char...
#leadership
As we celebrate over 50 years of DSC, Cathy sits down with Debra for an unfiltered conversation on the state of women in leadership and the radical ways DSC has defied convention.
Listen here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/char...
#leadership
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I am speaking at the next @dsc-charity.bsky.social online conference on 'Measuring and Reporting Impact'.
I'm going to try and make it as practical as possible so people walk away with some actionable insights.
Pre-questions also welcome!
Details here: www.dsc.org.uk/event/grants...
I'm going to try and make it as practical as possible so people walk away with some actionable insights.
Pre-questions also welcome!
Details here: www.dsc.org.uk/event/grants...
Grants Unlocked 2025 - Online conference on Thursday 18 September 2025 - Directory of Social Change
Securing grants is more competitive than ever, with increasing demand for funding and shifting priorities from grant-makers. To succeed, charities must refine their approaches, tell compelling stories...
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August 29, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I am speaking at the next @dsc-charity.bsky.social online conference on 'Measuring and Reporting Impact'.
I'm going to try and make it as practical as possible so people walk away with some actionable insights.
Pre-questions also welcome!
Details here: www.dsc.org.uk/event/grants...
I'm going to try and make it as practical as possible so people walk away with some actionable insights.
Pre-questions also welcome!
Details here: www.dsc.org.uk/event/grants...
📣 NEW #funding guide
The Directory of Grant-Making Trusts 2026/27 is ready to pre-order!
With this guide, you'll have access to key information on over 2,000 grant-makers, each with the potential to give at least £50,000 per year.
Learn more here: www.dsc.org.uk/publication/...
The Directory of Grant-Making Trusts 2026/27 is ready to pre-order!
With this guide, you'll have access to key information on over 2,000 grant-makers, each with the potential to give at least £50,000 per year.
Learn more here: www.dsc.org.uk/publication/...
August 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
📣 NEW #funding guide
The Directory of Grant-Making Trusts 2026/27 is ready to pre-order!
With this guide, you'll have access to key information on over 2,000 grant-makers, each with the potential to give at least £50,000 per year.
Learn more here: www.dsc.org.uk/publication/...
The Directory of Grant-Making Trusts 2026/27 is ready to pre-order!
With this guide, you'll have access to key information on over 2,000 grant-makers, each with the potential to give at least £50,000 per year.
Learn more here: www.dsc.org.uk/publication/...
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I’d forgotten how good this book from @dsc-charity.bsky.social is.
🙋What can happen if you don’t have a strategy?*
📌 You become funder led
📌 You turn into a collection of projects
1/3
www.dsc.org.uk/publication/...
🙋What can happen if you don’t have a strategy?*
📌 You become funder led
📌 You turn into a collection of projects
1/3
www.dsc.org.uk/publication/...
Business and Strategic Planning – for voluntary organisations - Directory of Social Change
Pre-order – Published January 2026 Do you know where your charity is going, and how to get there? Good, well-structured planning is essential for every organisation if you want to achieve your goals. ...
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August 13, 2025 at 5:13 AM
I’d forgotten how good this book from @dsc-charity.bsky.social is.
🙋What can happen if you don’t have a strategy?*
📌 You become funder led
📌 You turn into a collection of projects
1/3
www.dsc.org.uk/publication/...
🙋What can happen if you don’t have a strategy?*
📌 You become funder led
📌 You turn into a collection of projects
1/3
www.dsc.org.uk/publication/...
In our latest article, sector journalist and author Tania Mason reflects on a surprising discovery about the charity Missing People, and what it reveals about the wider gap between what charities do and what the public thinks they do.
Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/publ...
#Charity
Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/publ...
#Charity
August 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
In our latest article, sector journalist and author Tania Mason reflects on a surprising discovery about the charity Missing People, and what it reveals about the wider gap between what charities do and what the public thinks they do.
Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/publ...
#Charity
Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/publ...
#Charity
You might be surprised by what you find in the new Directory of Grant Making Trusts...
For example, did you know that the Boris Karloff Foundation supports charitable organisations, the performing arts, and even... cricket!
Pre-order your copy here: www.dsc.org.uk/publication/...
For example, did you know that the Boris Karloff Foundation supports charitable organisations, the performing arts, and even... cricket!
Pre-order your copy here: www.dsc.org.uk/publication/...
August 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
You might be surprised by what you find in the new Directory of Grant Making Trusts...
For example, did you know that the Boris Karloff Foundation supports charitable organisations, the performing arts, and even... cricket!
Pre-order your copy here: www.dsc.org.uk/publication/...
For example, did you know that the Boris Karloff Foundation supports charitable organisations, the performing arts, and even... cricket!
Pre-order your copy here: www.dsc.org.uk/publication/...
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@dsc-charity.bsky.social has recently launched a social media guide for voluntary organisations. Whether you’re looking to enhance your social media strategy, boost engagement and reach, or are just getting started, their practical and accessible guide is an essential read:https://bit.ly/4nZuIbH
Social Media for voluntary organisations - Directory of Social Change
Published April 2025 Social Media for voluntary organisations is a realistic and easy-to-follow guide to planning, implementing and evaluating a social media strategy. It will help you craft engaging campaigns and posts that get shared across networks, amplifying your message, increasing your reach and building your community. Who should buy this book? Aimed at small […]
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July 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
@dsc-charity.bsky.social has recently launched a social media guide for voluntary organisations. Whether you’re looking to enhance your social media strategy, boost engagement and reach, or are just getting started, their practical and accessible guide is an essential read:https://bit.ly/4nZuIbH
📣Charity HR and Legal Updates 📣
Our new conference brings together HR and legal professionals in the charity sector to discuss key challenges and trends. Don’t miss insights on compliance, workforce strategies, and legal updates that matter most.
Register here: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...
Our new conference brings together HR and legal professionals in the charity sector to discuss key challenges and trends. Don’t miss insights on compliance, workforce strategies, and legal updates that matter most.
Register here: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...
July 30, 2025 at 8:18 AM
📣Charity HR and Legal Updates 📣
Our new conference brings together HR and legal professionals in the charity sector to discuss key challenges and trends. Don’t miss insights on compliance, workforce strategies, and legal updates that matter most.
Register here: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...
Our new conference brings together HR and legal professionals in the charity sector to discuss key challenges and trends. Don’t miss insights on compliance, workforce strategies, and legal updates that matter most.
Register here: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...
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🧵 I was a panelist at the #Charity #AI #Conference yesterday, hosted by the @dsc-charity.bsky.social.
One recurring question: What’s the true environmental cost of all this AI? ⚡️
(1/7)
One recurring question: What’s the true environmental cost of all this AI? ⚡️
(1/7)
July 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
🧵 I was a panelist at the #Charity #AI #Conference yesterday, hosted by the @dsc-charity.bsky.social.
One recurring question: What’s the true environmental cost of all this AI? ⚡️
(1/7)
One recurring question: What’s the true environmental cost of all this AI? ⚡️
(1/7)
📣NEW article on #charity cost-cutting strategies by Uday Thakkar
In this article, Uday promotes a strategic approach to cost control that is proactive and policy-driven, grounded in a culture of diligence and continuous assessment.
Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/char...
In this article, Uday promotes a strategic approach to cost control that is proactive and policy-driven, grounded in a culture of diligence and continuous assessment.
Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/char...
July 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
📣NEW article on #charity cost-cutting strategies by Uday Thakkar
In this article, Uday promotes a strategic approach to cost control that is proactive and policy-driven, grounded in a culture of diligence and continuous assessment.
Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/char...
In this article, Uday promotes a strategic approach to cost control that is proactive and policy-driven, grounded in a culture of diligence and continuous assessment.
Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/char...
Last chance to book the Charity AI Conference!
📣Charity AI Conference
We're hosting a dedicated AI Conference for the charity sector on Thursday 17 July, designed to help you explore how to use #AI strategically, responsibly, and ethically.
Register today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...
#CharitySector #Charities
We're hosting a dedicated AI Conference for the charity sector on Thursday 17 July, designed to help you explore how to use #AI strategically, responsibly, and ethically.
Register today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...
#CharitySector #Charities
July 15, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Last chance to book the Charity AI Conference!
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There's only ONE WEEK to go until our Digital Skills Festival 2025 🚀
Join us online next Wednesday and Thursday for two power-packed days of expert insights on levelling up your charity's social media strategy!
Tickets start from £126:
mediatrust.org/events/digit...
Join us online next Wednesday and Thursday for two power-packed days of expert insights on levelling up your charity's social media strategy!
Tickets start from £126:
mediatrust.org/events/digit...
July 9, 2025 at 9:57 AM
There's only ONE WEEK to go until our Digital Skills Festival 2025 🚀
Join us online next Wednesday and Thursday for two power-packed days of expert insights on levelling up your charity's social media strategy!
Tickets start from £126:
mediatrust.org/events/digit...
Join us online next Wednesday and Thursday for two power-packed days of expert insights on levelling up your charity's social media strategy!
Tickets start from £126:
mediatrust.org/events/digit...
📣 #Grants #Fundraising Conference
Want to stay ahead in a competitive funding landscape?
Grant Unlocked 2025 is a new DSC conference designed to equip you with the latest strategies, skills, and insights to enhance your grant fundraising success.
Register here: www.dsc.org.uk/event/grants...
Want to stay ahead in a competitive funding landscape?
Grant Unlocked 2025 is a new DSC conference designed to equip you with the latest strategies, skills, and insights to enhance your grant fundraising success.
Register here: www.dsc.org.uk/event/grants...
July 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
📣 #Grants #Fundraising Conference
Want to stay ahead in a competitive funding landscape?
Grant Unlocked 2025 is a new DSC conference designed to equip you with the latest strategies, skills, and insights to enhance your grant fundraising success.
Register here: www.dsc.org.uk/event/grants...
Want to stay ahead in a competitive funding landscape?
Grant Unlocked 2025 is a new DSC conference designed to equip you with the latest strategies, skills, and insights to enhance your grant fundraising success.
Register here: www.dsc.org.uk/event/grants...
#Charity #Books
Plan your summer and autumn reading now by viewing our forthcoming range of new publications.
All titles are out in the coming months but you can get ahead and pre-order them now!
Take a look here or view them in the thread below: www.dsc.org.uk/content/new-...
Plan your summer and autumn reading now by viewing our forthcoming range of new publications.
All titles are out in the coming months but you can get ahead and pre-order them now!
Take a look here or view them in the thread below: www.dsc.org.uk/content/new-...
New publications at a glance - July to December 2025 - Directory of Social Change
The Directory of Grant Making Trusts 2026/27 – 29th edition NEW EDITION The bestselling and long-standing guide to grant-making charities in the UK. Published in September, for more details and to pre...
www.dsc.org.uk
July 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#Charity #Books
Plan your summer and autumn reading now by viewing our forthcoming range of new publications.
All titles are out in the coming months but you can get ahead and pre-order them now!
Take a look here or view them in the thread below: www.dsc.org.uk/content/new-...
Plan your summer and autumn reading now by viewing our forthcoming range of new publications.
All titles are out in the coming months but you can get ahead and pre-order them now!
Take a look here or view them in the thread below: www.dsc.org.uk/content/new-...
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📣Charity AI Conference
We're hosting a dedicated AI Conference for the charity sector on Thursday 17 July, designed to help you explore how to use #AI strategically, responsibly, and ethically.
Register today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...
#CharitySector #Charities
We're hosting a dedicated AI Conference for the charity sector on Thursday 17 July, designed to help you explore how to use #AI strategically, responsibly, and ethically.
Register today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...
#CharitySector #Charities
July 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
📣Charity AI Conference
We're hosting a dedicated AI Conference for the charity sector on Thursday 17 July, designed to help you explore how to use #AI strategically, responsibly, and ethically.
Register today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...
#CharitySector #Charities
We're hosting a dedicated AI Conference for the charity sector on Thursday 17 July, designed to help you explore how to use #AI strategically, responsibly, and ethically.
Register today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...
#CharitySector #Charities
📣Legal and HR conference for charities
This conference will explore key HR and legal challenges facing charities in 2025, including workplace culture, data protection, redundancies, sexual harassment, mergers, and risk management.
Register here today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...
This conference will explore key HR and legal challenges facing charities in 2025, including workplace culture, data protection, redundancies, sexual harassment, mergers, and risk management.
Register here today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...
July 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
📣Legal and HR conference for charities
This conference will explore key HR and legal challenges facing charities in 2025, including workplace culture, data protection, redundancies, sexual harassment, mergers, and risk management.
Register here today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...
This conference will explore key HR and legal challenges facing charities in 2025, including workplace culture, data protection, redundancies, sexual harassment, mergers, and risk management.
Register here today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...
Throwback to this article by Gabby, our comms officer:
"I worry the (charity) sector risks stagnation when it comes to diversity, not for lack of awareness, but because the why often gets overlooked and therefore true action fails to take place."
Take a look: www.dsc.org.uk/content/juli...
"I worry the (charity) sector risks stagnation when it comes to diversity, not for lack of awareness, but because the why often gets overlooked and therefore true action fails to take place."
Take a look: www.dsc.org.uk/content/juli...
July 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Throwback to this article by Gabby, our comms officer:
"I worry the (charity) sector risks stagnation when it comes to diversity, not for lack of awareness, but because the why often gets overlooked and therefore true action fails to take place."
Take a look: www.dsc.org.uk/content/juli...
"I worry the (charity) sector risks stagnation when it comes to diversity, not for lack of awareness, but because the why often gets overlooked and therefore true action fails to take place."
Take a look: www.dsc.org.uk/content/juli...
📣Charity AI Conference
We're hosting a dedicated AI Conference for the charity sector on Thursday 17 July, designed to help you explore how to use #AI strategically, responsibly, and ethically.
Register today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...
#CharitySector #Charities
We're hosting a dedicated AI Conference for the charity sector on Thursday 17 July, designed to help you explore how to use #AI strategically, responsibly, and ethically.
Register today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...
#CharitySector #Charities
July 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
📣Charity AI Conference
We're hosting a dedicated AI Conference for the charity sector on Thursday 17 July, designed to help you explore how to use #AI strategically, responsibly, and ethically.
Register today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...
#CharitySector #Charities
We're hosting a dedicated AI Conference for the charity sector on Thursday 17 July, designed to help you explore how to use #AI strategically, responsibly, and ethically.
Register today: www.dsc.org.uk/event/the-ch...
#CharitySector #Charities
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Build your expertise with free resources from @dsc-charity.bsky.social.
Free help for small charities #SmallCharityWeek - Directory of Social Change
Thousands of blogs written by experts Our blogs cover a range of topics from fundraising to marketing, you’ll gain expert knowledge in minutes. Here’s a selection of our most popular ones: 5 Tips for ...
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June 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Build your expertise with free resources from @dsc-charity.bsky.social.
In our new article, Josie Sparling from Charity Digital explores how the sector is using artificial intelligence in services, including developing chatbots, making predictions, and becoming more agile.
Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/how-...
#CharityAI #AI
Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/how-...
#CharityAI #AI
June 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
In our new article, Josie Sparling from Charity Digital explores how the sector is using artificial intelligence in services, including developing chatbots, making predictions, and becoming more agile.
Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/how-...
#CharityAI #AI
Take a look here: www.dsc.org.uk/content/how-...
#CharityAI #AI