Charity Excellence founder, opens mouth to change feet, builds things. https://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mvn3jxgfyc23#CharityExcellence #SurviveAndThrive – Comms 1 of 2.  Trust & Authenticity: How to Stay Trusted, Visible and Relevant in an AI Enabled World. Monday 2 Nov, 1pm to 2pm. Why this is important and how to do it in our new world of AI slop, scams, misinformation and abuse. luma.com/b8lbgq41 https://luma.com/b8lbgq4116 Sep 2026 11:57 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvn3jxgfyc23https://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mvhziumxm224CAF's Corporate Giving 2026 reports that corporate giving continues to fall, with only 17% of businesses providing cash support to charoities. Our #CharityExcellence Help Finder finds the ones that do. We have 1,200+ companies, with 11 search categories. https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/companies-that-donate-to-charity/14 Sep 2026 11:37 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvhziumxm224https://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mvaflxm6ak2pSPOILER ALERT! As part of #SurviveAndThrive we've built something new to supercharge the Small(s) Christmas Market - open for business 1 Nov. Join myself and Kate Hillier on 5 Oct 10am to 11am to find out what we've done this time and register to join in. luma.com/li22f6v2 https://luma.com/li22f6v211 Sep 2026 10:53 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvaflxm6ak2phttps://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3muz2x2ewxc25We announced the small charity fight back in today's newsletter. Reach have gone, as have GoB, the FSI and the SCC. If you're an infrastructure body or a corporate who might want to join the fight back, get in contact. https://r1.technology-trust-news.org/t/cr/AQim7hIQl7-OARjPhOQgwfc_gs7JSRT_WcI24Sc1z6N0STJilXDEmHCfjNXrYi008 Sep 2026 12:53 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3muz2x2ewxc25https://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3muwv5fbyxk23How to Find Global Funding. Fri 9 Oct 1pm to 1.30pm. We've substantially upgraded our global funding search as part of #SurviveAndThrive. Join us to find out how to use Funding Finder’s global database search and Help Finder's corporate support luma.com/8enuogcv https://luma.com/8enuogcv07 Sep 2026 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwv5fbyxk23https://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mujxv65xuc22I was deeply saddened to hear about Reach Volunteering. I remember what it felt like signing off the #CharityExcellence close down plan in 2023. Completely out of the blue Redbrain made a donation of £30,000. They are the reason, we're still here today. There but for the Grace of God go I.02 Sep 2026 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujxv65xuc22https://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mtxunjuhsc2sI saw Motorhead live, so how could I not promote Metal for Good. UK projects that use music and the values of the metal community to help create an equal society - good health and wellbeing, quality education and reduced inequalities. Deadline 7 Sept. metalforgood.org/grants/26 Aug 2026 08:03 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtxunjuhsc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mtjarqnync24Our next #CharityExcellence Finding Funding Webinar is on Friday, 28 Aug, 1pm to 2.15pm. How to get the best out of our 13 services all of which support your fundraising. Book your ticket here and click the Follow link to stay up to date - luma.com/13nlzluz https://luma.com/13nlzluz20 Aug 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjarqnync24https://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mtdvbofg7223What’s AI Got to Do with It? A Charity Trustee’s Guide to Getting It Right - 9.30am to 11.30am, 29 Sep, the Shard. Join myself and legal, AI and data protection experts for a practical, no-jargon morning for trustees, CEOs and governance professionals. https://www.shma.co.uk/event-webinar/whats-ai-got-to-do-with-it-a-charity-trustees-guide-to-getting-it-right/18 Aug 2026 09:21 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtdvbofg7223https://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mtbj44fr3k2lInstead of reading LinkedIn AI rubbish posted by others, you can now outshine them all simply by entering a few words into Cringebot3000. It’s so bad, it’s glorious.  www.cringebot3000.com https://www.cringebot3000.com17 Aug 2026 10:38 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbj44fr3k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mssqxv4nrc27I've updated the #CharityExcellence Disaster/Business Continuity Plan. As always, you know best how to run your charity, so we have a process/content you can amend to meet your specific needs. Use our policies download to get your copy https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/policies-required-by-law-and-charity-commission/11 Aug 2026 13:49 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssqxv4nrc27https://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3msn4s6jzac26Funding is already really hard but we're worried the Autumn may bring worse, so we're madly building through the summer for our new #SurviveAndThrive Campaign. This morning, the bots and I are vibe coding the new communications tool using existing #CharityExcellence resources.09 Aug 2026 08:04 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msn4s6jzac26https://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3msfjcp3iqc2mMeta's AI glasses are causing concern, so I've just updated our policy downloads to make sure these don't become an issue for you. It's in the AI, meetings, imagery use, safeguarding and data protection policies. https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/policies-required-by-law-and-charity-commission/06 Aug 2026 07:27 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msfjcp3iqc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3ms5zalcaic2vThere is still debate over whether using AI in comms is ethical or not but, I'd argue, the issue is much more about maintaining trust and authenticity, which isn't the same thing at all. Here's the just updated #CharityExcellence guide. https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/charity-ai-trust-and-authenticity/03 Aug 2026 07:51 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms5zalcaic2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mrwjaidlwk2uThe Hoodie Hut have asked me to make you aware have 250 free hoodies for UK registered charities, with your logo. It's open 31 Jul - 14 Aug but I'd get your ask in quick by letting them know the difference having 10 hoodies would make to your charity. https://www.hoodiehut.co.uk/hoodies-for-charity/31 Jul 2026 08:16 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwjaidlwk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mrmsqpawck2lEveryone seems to be posting selfies of themselves with Andy Burnham. But he's a bit of a social climber himself and he really needs to find some funding. He's been angling to get himself a selfie with Mini Ding, the legendary funding bunny, for ages and he finally succeeded.27 Jul 2026 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrmsqpawck2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mqoffm67mk2wCharity Excellence Monthly Finding Funding Webinar. Friday 31 Jul, 1pm to 2.15pm. How to get the best out of Charity Excellence, including the tips and tricks we use to find and secure funding. No prior knowledge or experience required - luma.com/bsafei4x15 Jul 2026 09:20 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoffm67mk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mqm6tq55lk2aConversations often seem to be about what do we use AI for but it's not really a binary issue. I think a better way of looking at is, is how do we use AI and what level of human oversight/intervention is needed. I've named my new idea in honour of a #CharityExcellence AI bunny14 Jul 2026 12:18 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqm6tq55lk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mqj7ui73kk2uGovernment ‘investing’ in the charity sector. There is a desperate funding shortage yet they managed to under-spend the fund and a third of what they did spend went on their salaries and expenses. https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26272832.1-4m-charity-fund-spent-salaries-expenses/?ref=yahoo13 Jul 2026 07:58 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqj7ui73kk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mpitz5he2c2qOur thanks to our own insurance brokers @accessinsurance (who are themselves owned by a charity), for their generous donation to or crowdfunder for #CharityExcellence 2.0 https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donation-form/charity-excellence-20-help-us-help-everyone-even-more30 Jun 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpitz5he2c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mp6nf27qus2mAn webinar from our friends at the HR Livery Company. Banter: making or breaking barriers? Friday 3rd July from 12:00–13:00 (UK time). Explore the impact of workplace banter and where the line can sometimes be crossed. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/It5L25JzQImP8QtSXd6hHg26 Jun 2026 09:35 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6nf27qus2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mozuafktbc2rThe #CharityExcellence bunnies are on holiday bunny boarding. They’ve relocated to the office next to the aircon unit and anyone passing through the office is required to pay a snack tax.24 Jun 2026 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozuafktbc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mozqdon5ck2qOur thanks to our our friends Get Grants for their generous donation to #CharityExcellence 2.0 crowd funder. In doing so, they are helping us to help everyone even more. https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/charity-excellence-2/24 Jun 2026 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozqdon5ck2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mozpz7uz7s2qOur thanks to our own insurance brokers Access Insurance (themselves owned by a charity), for their generous donation and kind words about our work. https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/charity-excellence-2/24 Jun 2026 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozpz7uz7s2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3mozo6le4rc26Today, we announce #CharityExcellence 2.0, a radical re-imagination of charity sector support and it's very different. Find out all about it and join us in our movement for change by telling us what new capabilities you want - complete the short survey. https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/charity-excellence-2/24 Jun 2026 10:06 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozo6le4rc26https://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3moxl7s7kz22dIt seems that just about everyone is offering special membership and other discounts to celebrate #SmallCharityWeek. We'd like to apologise for not doing so. Everything we provide is always free to everyone, so we can't. https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/free-charity-training-webinars/23 Jun 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxl7s7kz22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3moxjeq3lpc2oYou told us you want local/specialist delivery, not national, and not digital/AI only. We've designed that in, plus the 8 capabilities you also want. It’s very, very different. Join us on tomorrow (Wed 24 Jun), 9am to 10am for #CharityExcellence 2.0 luma.com/gawrun4z https://luma.com/gawrun4z23 Jun 2026 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxjeq3lpc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/charityexcellence.bsky.social/post/3moxj4b6sdk2oOur #SmallsForSmalls webinars on Thu. 1pm to 2pm. Charity Finance is changing – are you ready? 3pm to 4pm. Charity Registration Masterclass. 3pm to 4pm. The financial roadmap for small charities. Book any webinar and download the free resources here - https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/free-charity-training-webinars/23 Jun 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:oyyepmdmr7byvj4py7ac6ppb/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxj4b6sdk2o