Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation’s Post

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If 96% of UK charities describe themselves as "small", is it time to start redefining what we mean by 'small charities'? Surely the term 'small charity' must bear some relation to the size of charities more broadly. You can't say a rhino is a small animal simply because it's much smaller than a blue whale. It would be absurd to say France is a small country because Canada is so much bigger. So why do we persist in considering charities with 20 salaried staff and a turnover of £1m a year "small". Your thoughts please! #NonProfitNetworking #SocialGood #CharityInnovation #NonProfitLeadership #CharityWorkshops

as an agency, we look upon the work of #charities and are amazed at what they do. through their amazing work, we also see the effort and struggle - to build connections, strengthen online communities and to raise the funds needed to keep missions afloat. that's why we're around. this is why we exist. we exist to give all charities a helping hand. we want charities to succeed because when they do - people are helped, causes are helped, humanity wins. the world is better because of the work of charities. and today, we want charities from all around the world to know this: we're on your side. #cbm #forcharities #charity #impact #support #help #funds #fundraising 

I'm in the final throws of finishing the new St Vincent's Resourcing website (watch out for my next post on this) which can get you in a very reflective mood, and part of the discussion internally recently was focussed on why, after all these years, we're still doing what we do. We'd been talking about an exercise we did a number of years ago when trying to learn more about our staff, everyone including leadership did a basic personality test and we shared the results. It did start out as a bit of fun, but it was really interesting, with some surprising results. One thing we did notice as a trend across the business was a particular category that stood out as most common - The Helper. As with all personality traits, being a helper is both a help and a hindrance, but we did have a bit of a collective realisation then that we were very much a business that likes to help. It was the reason (and still is) that I got out of bed in the morning, and was an ingrained part of our approach to how we worked with our candidates and clients. It was also at the centre of why we were so involved with charity work for so many years. We'd organised so many events in the aid of numerous charities close to our hearts but, for numerous reasons, not least our shift to a more remote working model, our efforts in this area have waned. We're doing what we can now to get that back on track, and, for the first time in a few years, we've got back involved! A few weeks ago we took to the Isle of Bute for a cycle in aid of 2 amazing charities (details below). This journey was ruff, but knowing it'll help provide care for dogs in need made it worth it. If you believe in wagging tails, slobbery kisses, and giving pups a new leash on life, throw us a bone by donating to our JustGiving page: https://lnkd.in/gXuuVxXj Every contribution, no matter how small, will help us raise the woof! Let's show these pups that humans can be a dog's best friend too. #CharityCycle #PawsomeCause #WhosARescuedWho

Some good advice from Sarah Mason for funders and and recipient charities about the need to trust charities with unrestricted funding. 👀⬇️ I have seen many funding arrangements over the last 30 years, some good, some bad. In the best funding relationships: *funders and charities are clear about what the funding is for, expected outcomes and anticipated impact *funders trust charities to know on what, how and when to spend the funding to deliver outcomes and impact *funders understand if some outcomes aren't achieved for good reasons *charities designate the funding to ensure it is used for the purposes for which it is given *charities tell funders about the difference the funding has made, they sing about outcomes and impact. *charities can explain why outcomes or impacts haven't materialised and what can to be done about that Less impactful funding relationships are complex, include too many controls and end up in the hands of lawyers (like me in previous chapters) unpicking unnecessary restrictions which didn't need to be there in the first place. Now, more than ever, charities need flexible funding. #charities #charitytrustees #charityfunding

During our last community kitchen event, something remarkable happened. As we were distributing meals, we unexpectedly ran out of takeaway packs. Rushing to a nearby store to get more, we met Olamilekan a food vendor. Instead of accepting payment, Olamilekan chose to donate the packs to us. He was deeply moved by our efforts, something he had never seen in his community before, and wanted to be a part of it. Even if he was selling food , he didn’t feel uncomfortable about us giving out food around him. We salute Olamilekan’s generosity and his willingness to support his community. Now, imagine a world filled with more people like Olamilekan—where sharing and giving back are the norms, and everyone has enough to eat. This vision is within our reach, but it starts with each of us. Be like Olamilekan. Donate today, and together, we can make this a reality. #foodcliquesupport #sdg2030 #zerohunger #sdg2 #hungerheroes #endinghunger #foodsystem #charity #donation #socialimpact

During our last community kitchen event, something remarkable happened. As we were distributing meals, we unexpectedly ran out of takeaway packs. Rushing to a nearby store to get more, we met Olamilekan a food vendor. Instead of accepting payment, Olamilekan chose to donate the packs to us. He was deeply moved by our efforts, something he had never seen in his community before, and wanted to be a part of it. Even if he was selling food , he didn’t feel uncomfortable about us giving out food around him. We salute Olamilekan’s generosity and his willingness to support his community. Now, imagine a world filled with more people like Olamilekan—where sharing and giving back are the norms, and everyone has enough to eat. This vision is within our reach, but it starts with each of us. Be like Olamilekan. Donate today, and together, we can make this a reality. #foodcliquesupport #sdg2030 #zerohunger #sdg2 #hungerheroes #endinghunger #foodsystem #charity #donation #socialimpact

Ever wondered how you can get involved in supporting charity yourself? As Chief Barker of Variety, the Children's Charity I get asked this a lot. There's loads you can do, and remember that every minute and every penny counts. The Variety website has a great page to help anyone interested in donating time or money,with lots of resources, tips and practical advice. Go to https://lnkd.in/gnNk-8iH to learn more! #varietythechildrenscharity #getinvolvedincharity #supportcharity

Do we take money away from charities by working with schools and community settings?  Even though this is a common question the answer is no.  In fact it's the complete opposite.  We work with some very thoughtful schools and community settings who fundraise on behalf of charities... And we work with charities directly too. #charitywork #fundraisingforcharities #easywaystofundraise #easywaystoraisemoney #fundraiseandrecycle

💭Every so often we come across misconceptions about what we do here at Citizens Advice Barnet - and about who were are. As it's still early 2024, we thought it would be a great opportunity to set the record straight and clear up any confusion. Were you aware we are a local charity? What else do you think you know about Citizens Advice Barnet? Let us know below ⬇ #Barnet #charity #citizensadvice