Melissa Moody
themelissamoody.bsky.social
Melissa Moody
@themelissamoody.bsky.social
Charity Times deputy editor, points of light winner and all-round nerd.

Got a story? Email me [email protected]
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🚨 We’re open for pitches again at Charity Times! 🚨

If you're a UK-registered charity with a story, a challenge, or a lesson other sector leaders could learn from — we want to hear from you.

📩 [email protected]
👋 I'm working on a feature for Charity Times about collaborations between charities — what it looks like when organisations come together around a shared purpose.

I’m looking for voices to contribute 🧵👇
August 7, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Just a reminder that you still have time to fill out our charity pay survey

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Charity pay survey
Charity Times would like to understand more about charity sector pay and related information for an upcoming report. This survey is completely anonymous, although there is a space at the end if you ...
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July 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🚨 We’re open for pitches again at Charity Times! 🚨

If you're a UK-registered charity with a story, a challenge, or a lesson other sector leaders could learn from — we want to hear from you.

📩 [email protected]
July 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Send reactions for the civil society covenant to [email protected] for a piece tomorrow!
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised civil society leaders that charities will not be "shut out", or expected to "pick up the bits" during the launch of the new civil society covenant.

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PM: Charities won’t be 'shut out' or 'left to pick up the bits' under new covenant
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July 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Charity Times is looking for speakers for a fundraising panel on 21 May in London. Particularly keen to hear from charity leaders from diverse backgrounds who want to share their voices.

Email [email protected] asap if this is you
May 1, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Looking for people who have been a part of a reverse mentoring arrangement or can speak on the subject for a feature in the next issue of Charity Times - comment or drop me an email [email protected]
April 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Writing a feature on the public perceptions of charities - the good, the bad & the ugly. - If you have something to add please email me [email protected]
February 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Pretending Febr is still Jan so I'm not late for the things I planned to do in Jan - keen to get back out and meet charity leaders in 2025 so please drop me an email if you're south-coast based (Southampton/London/surrounding areas) and let's grab a coffee & chat [email protected]
February 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Heading into London today for an event and forgot my glasses so if I see you, I probably didn’t and please excuse any squinting
January 14, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Don't forget to nominate people for our leaders to watch in 2025 list!

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Leaders to watch 2025
We're looking for the charity leaders to watch in 2025 - who has a promising year ahead? Who's stood out to you in 2024 and is someone we should keep an eye on? Let us know below!
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December 6, 2024 at 2:24 PM
It’s basically certain now that if I’m heading to London there will be train delays 🙃
December 6, 2024 at 10:46 AM
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Orlando Fraser confirms he’s stepping down as Chair of the Charity Commission at the end of his term in April
November 26, 2024 at 11:34 AM
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Charity Times editor @laurenweymouth.bsky.social and Deputy Editor @themelissamoody.bsky.social are at the Charity Commission annual public meeting today - if you see us say hello, and stay tuned for updates!
November 26, 2024 at 10:16 AM
This is the face of a dog who had the fatty bits off the steak but believes we must be hiding more somewhere
November 22, 2024 at 9:02 PM
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It's back again - we're taking nominations for the Charity Leaders to Watch list for 2025 to be released in December.

Is there someone who we should be aware of for the year ahead? Let us know below

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Leaders to watch 2025
We're looking for the charity leaders to watch in 2025 - who has a promising year ahead? Who's stood out to you in 2024 and is someone we should keep an eye on? Let us know below!
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November 21, 2024 at 4:07 PM
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A Charity Commission probe into the couple’s involvement in the running of the Captain Tom Foundation found “serious failings” and that funds were “mismanaged”.

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Captain Tom’s daughter and son-in-law ‘repeatedly benefited’ from his charity
Captain Tom Moore’s daughter and son-in-law had a “pattern of behaviour, which saw them “repeatedly benefitting personally” from their involvement in the running of the charity set up his name.
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November 21, 2024 at 9:24 AM
First time going into London in months and it starts snowing. Let’s hope it doesn’t stop me getting home (I’m not optimistic)
November 21, 2024 at 9:06 AM
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As it looks like BlueSky is growing rapidly rn, I would suggest all charities/vol sec orgs get ahead of the game, and swiftly implement a share to BlueSky button. Here's how: docs.bsky.app/docs/advance...
Action Intent Links | Bluesky
Authors, websites, and apps can use action intent links to implement "Share on Bluesky" buttons, or similar in-app actions. Logged-in users will be directed to the corresponding action view in the Blu...
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November 19, 2024 at 6:57 PM
If you follow me, also worth following the place I work for @charitytimes.bsky.social for all things third sector related
November 18, 2024 at 12:43 PM
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Would love to be made aware of the UK charities and charity people on here so I can follow & keep up to date with people
November 17, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Would love to be made aware of the UK charities and charity people on here so I can follow & keep up to date with people
November 17, 2024 at 10:01 PM