
- Mar 22
- 7 min
PRESS RELEASE: FSI and NCVO partnership becomes new home of Small Charities Coalition Helpdesk
Today the Small Charities Coalition (SCC) announced that the FSI (the Foundation for Social Improvement) and NCVO (National Council for...
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- Jan 7
- 2 min
Build a sustainable organisation
_ Stuart Thomason, CEO of the FSI _ On joining the FSI we asked our new CEO, Stuart to share a ‘top tip’ which may help FSI members to...
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- Jan 6
- 2 min
One simple way to boost your funds in 2022
What are your fundraising goals this year? An exciting new project, improved facilities, more equipment and supplies, better support for...
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- Dec 17, 2021
- 3 min
Working in Partnership with the GLA
_ The FSI _ Over the last six months the FSI have been working in partnership with the Greater London Authority (GLA) to help small...
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- Nov 26, 2021
- 4 min
What Small Charities need to Know to Protect against Ransomware Attacks
_ National Cyber Security Centre_ We’ve all seen the headlines- big businesses and even the NHS have been targeted by cyber criminals,...
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- Nov 25, 2021
- 2 min
It’s all change at the FSI!
_ Alice Crowley, The FSI_ Many of you will have had some interaction with Janine Edwards. She’s been an integral part of the FSI for over...
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- Oct 29, 2021
- 4 min
Bringing Good Governance to Life
_ Janine Edwards _ As we head into Trustees Week 1st to 5th November 2021, the FSI’s Commercial Director, Janine Edwards, reflects on...
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- Sep 24, 2021
- 3 min
Wellbeing: What the FSI has learned
_ Alice Crowsley, the FSI _ Your staff numbers have shrunk but your organisation’s services have remained the same. You’re passionate...
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- Sep 2, 2021
- 2 min
We were Premier Charity Solutions, we are Qlic!
_ Qlic IT for Charities_ After almost 20 years, we’ve decided to refresh our brand and reinvent ourselves for the future. Even though we...
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- Aug 18, 2021
- 5 min
Impact measurement: answering the five questions we come across most
_Lindsay Harrod, the FSI Consultancy team_ Why do we bother measuring impact? We do a lot of work around ‘impact measurement’ at the FSI,...
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- Jul 8, 2021
- 2 min
Farewell Blog from Amber Shotton, FSI CEO
What a 15 months! We’ve done our best to weather the Covid storm, pivoting our face to face learning events to 100% digital and virtual,...
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- Jul 8, 2021
- 5 min
EDI Update from the FSI’s CEO
I’m very sad to be leaving the FSI after six years, but I’m immensely proud of where the organisation has come from, and am confident I...
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- May 10, 2021
- 4 min
The FSI is recruiting!
Are you passionate about small charities? Want to help them deliver even greater impact? We are looking for new Associate Consultants...
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- May 6, 2021
- 2 min
whatimpact.com is changing the funding landscape
The online platform whatimpact.com is positively changing the funding landscape There is a growing need to bridge the gap between the...
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- Apr 22, 2021
- 2 min
The Aviva Community Fund: backing the clever ideas that move communities forward
_ Aviva _ Small charities and social enterprises need support as they face an uncertain future. As part of our purpose to be with people...
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- Apr 1, 2021
- 4 min
Spotlight: FSI Team Member - What Should I Wear to Work Today?
_ Alice Crowsley _ Hi, I’m Alice and if you’re giving us a call, chances are you’re going to get me on the phone! I’m a Project Officer...
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- Mar 16, 2021
- 2 min
How to leverage your resources to create great virtual events in 2021
- Toni Gregory, Fundraising Content Specialist, JustGiving and Blackbaud Europe _ In 2020 virtual events took center stage, with...
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- Mar 9, 2021
- 3 min
3 important charity insurance checks for non-experts
Excerpt from a more comprehensive blog post on the UK Charity Insurance website.
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- Feb 11, 2021
- 2 min
FSI’s CEO reflects on recent news of bullying and harassment in the sector
_ Amber Shotton _ In July 2020 the FSI held their annual team strategy session, but with a clear call from the team to centre the...
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- Nov 13, 2020
- 4 min
How to make an emotive charity film without filming
_ The Saltways _ The Saltways specialise in making storytelling films for small charities. You had it all planned. A fundraising event...
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- Nov 6, 2020
- 4 min
Switch up your digital with these free or discounted online platforms for charities
_ PolicyBee_ Lockdown or not, the work of a charity doesn’t stop. Time, funds and resources are tight, but your beneficiaries still need...
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- Sep 30, 2020
- 2 min
One small step but change is on the way
_ Pauline Broomhead CBE _ Yesterday, the government announced a new social value model that will consider wider positive benefits when...
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- Sep 18, 2020
- 4 min
Why going digital is the new way forward for charities and community groups
_ PolicyBee _ It’s hard times in the third sector right now, with the coronavirus pandemic putting a strain on small charities and...
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- Aug 18, 2020
- 1 min
Have the phishers had their chips?
_ National Cyber Security Centre _ Phishing emails are just awful: they are increasingly hard to spot and are sadly becoming even more...
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- Apr 29, 2020
- 2 min
Security and safety whilst working from your home network
_ Premier Charity Solutions _ The events of the last few weeks have forced most organisations to make the move to remote/home working for...
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- Apr 28, 2020
- 2 min
Lessons learned from Zoom
We’ve now delivered several days of consultancy and training entirely remotely and we’ve learned a lot through trial and error during...
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- Apr 23, 2020
- 2 min
Applications for the Aviva Community Fund are now open, with important changes to criteria in respon
In January, we announced a number of changes to our refreshed Aviva Community Fund. The programme now offers quarterly funding and...
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- Mar 31, 2020
- 4 min
Transitioning the FSI team from an office to working from home
As the new of Covid-19 hit the UK, I must admit I was thankful that we took the decision more than three years ago to move to a more...
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- Mar 20, 2020
- 2 min
Applications for the Aviva Community Fund are now open, with important changes to criteria in respon
In January, we announced a number of changes to our refreshed Aviva Community Fund. The programme now offers quarterly funding and...
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- Mar 19, 2020
- 4 min
Making Virtual Meetings Work for Charity Trustees
With the emerging challenges of coronavirus and working remotely, many trustee boards are considering virtual meetings as an alternative...
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- Mar 9, 2020
- 4 min
Your Charity’s Strategy: Reflecting and Refreshing
Continuing our popular breakfast and networking In Conversation Series, we were joined at our recent event by colleagues representing the...
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