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Is your #charity involved in campaigning and political activity? If so, this webinar from the Charity Commission for England and Wales is one you won't want to miss. #charitygovernance #charitysector #charitychatter #charitysupport

Great to see a joint webinar with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and the The Electoral Commission on campaigning and the general election. The charity and electoral legal regimes do not always fit perfectly so it is really good that the two regulators are presenting together. For example, in relation to hustings. 📢 The Charity Commission's guidance on Charities, Elections and Referendums states that in some circumstances charity law allows charities not to invite a candidate or party on the basis of their views or policies. For example, this could apply to: 🗳 “a representative from a political party which advocates policies which are in contravention of the charity’s objects, or whose presence or views are likely to alienate the charity’s supporters.” The CC is clear that “a charity would have to have very strong reasons for deciding not to invite a mainstream political party.” ⁉ Interesting question: what is a 'mainstream' political party? It will be fascinating to get the take of the CC on this at the webinar! 📢 The Electoral Commission's guidance on Charities Running Hustings states that: 🗳 'It can be justifiable for a charity to hold a selective hustings of this kind. However, in our view, if you decide not to invite a party or candidate on the basis or their views or policies, this is not an impartial reason, in the sense that we have defined in this guidance (its Non Party Campaigner/Hustings guidance) the hustings would therefore be selective. If the selective hustings takes place in a regulated period, then the spending will be regulated and count as regulated spending towards your total in the relevant part of the UK.' The danger is that charities ONLY look at the Charity Commission guidance and not the Electoral Commission guidance and exclude parties or candidates for non impartial reasons without realising that this will likely be a selective and hence regulated hustings. It is possible to not invite all candidates as long as impartial reasons are chosen. For example, only inviting the candidates from the political parties who enjoyed the top three share of the vote in the constituency at the last general election. . In my experience, even where the charity is on very good grounds to exclude a candidate, prospective parliamentary candidates who are not invited to a hustings sometimes send hostile letters about their exclusion, so it is helpful to be tooled up. And great to see joined up thinking from the Regulators at this stage of the electoral cycle. Unless, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak requests a dissolution of parliament by March 26 to trigger the poll on May 2 to coincide with local elections, the prevailing view is that the election will be in the Autumn, so there is lots of time to get this right!

Everyone, meet Claire – the Foundation’s Appeals & Campaigns Coordinator 💜 Here’s a little about Claire in her own words: 💜What’s your name and job title? Claire (she/her), Appeals & Campaigns Coordinator. 💜How long have you been at the Foundation? I’ve been at the Foundation for a year and nearly three months now. 💜Tell us what you do in one sentence. I help in creating campaigns such as the Richmond Football Club match day and Alannah & Madeline Day, communicating with donors and trying to raise more funds to keep children and young people safe from violence. 💜What do you love about your work? What I love about my work is that every day is different. I love communicating with donors. And just waking up and knowing I can actually impact – even if it’s indirectly – the lives of children and young people. It’s really powerful and a great motivation. 💜What made you happy as a child? As a child, I grew up with a huge family. I feel really lucky about having that. [Image description: a woman with short brain hair is smiling and wearing a blue and purple knitted jumper with a collar. She's standing against a striped pink, yellow and purple background.]

Food banks in the City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa are struggling to serve vulnerable populations amid increased demand. As a volunteer with St. Joe's Supper Table operating out of St. Joseph's Parish - Ottawa, I'm witnessing this firsthand. 📈 St. Joe's Supper Table is the only food bank serving Sandy Hill residents with a well-earned reputation for being Ottawa's smallest food bank with a big impact and an even bigger heart. We're seeing an unprecedented increase in people accessing our services. In 2023, 60% of registrations were from new households. A total of 1,111 individuals registered at the food bank in 2023, up from 728 registrations in 2022: a 53% increase. The number of visits to the food bank have been steadily increasing from 2023 to 2024. In May 2023, 267 individuals accessed the food bank. In May 2024, there were 529 individuals, including newcomers, university students and folks with full-time jobs. There's an urgent need for specific food items like coffee, sugar and canned meat, as well as baby diapers and menstrual products. 🥫 The Supper Table's manager, Kathleen Strader, spoke with 580 CFRA's Patricia Boal this morning about the challenges the food bank is currently facing and our upcoming Autumn Fundraiser. Listen below. 🍂 To make a donation to the food bank, visit: https://lnkd.in/gqxGvHFH The right to food is a human right. #FoodInsecurity #FoodBank #Volunteer #CityOfOttawa https://lnkd.in/g6WyYWVD

A majority of respondents prefer email requests for donations, followed by direct mail and social media 📩📱 After age 45, the appeal of email decreases, and preferences for other media such as video, social media, phone calls, and other digital mediums also diminish with age 💻 Direct mail is most effective for those 65 and older 📪 Learn more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqJQZs49

How sure are you that your drivers are fit to be on the road? 🤔 📽️ Watch our video to find out why you should be taking substance misuse seriously, what you should have in place and what you can do to make sure your drivers are safe and legal. Find out how you can update your drug and alcohol policy to be an effective deterrent by speaking to our specialist team ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eYEZbmFh Brake, the road safety charity

Our partnership with Shelter is in its fourth year and like a fine wine, it’s getting better with age 🍷 This year’s campaign reveals the stark reality families face in temporary accommodation—a heartbreaking situation that a record 150,000 children in England will endure this winter - and encourages viewers to learn more about Shelter’s vital work to combat this crisis. Year four has become the most written about charity campaign of the year, earning media in: 📰 The Sun, The Mirror, Radio Times, MailOnline, THE STANDARD, The Independent, Campaign UK, The Drum, LBBonline - Little Black Book, Creative Review, shots In The Sun Online, it stands out as the only Christmas ad to earn a 5/5 rating. All this coverage is put to work to deliver, and potentially exceed fundraising and brand targets. As with all of our campaigns with Shelter, co-creation is key to representing the stories we tell as authentically as possible. In fact, Rick Dodds , our Creative Partner, spoke to The Drum about our 4-year partnership and the importance of working closely with lived experience. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eRmcM8SJ If you haven’t seen it yet, watch it below. #WorldOfOurOwn #ShelterUK #ChristmasCampaign

In our recent 'Brand Stories' episode, Paula Davies discusses a heartwarming approach to business—offering free advertising to charities. Hosted by our Founder Gareth, this conversation sheds light on how these free spots not only aid worthy causes but also enrich the broadcast content, making each segment more engaging. Join us as we explore the symbiotic relationship between a radio station and its community. For the full episode please click the link in the comments 👇 Coastal Radio DAB #CommunitySupport #BrandStories #blackpoolbusinesses

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🗣️ "𝘈𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 1 𝘪𝘯 10 𝘱𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 2001 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘶𝘯𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘰𝘳 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴" 📝 Yet another outstanding piece of timely research from the Transparency International UK team on countering the influence of big money in UK politics. Among other things, 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗞 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: 💡 Provides a comprehensive analysis of political finance in the UK over the last two decades; 💡 Highlights the growing cost of politics, and an increasing dependence by some parties on a small pool of mega-rich donors; and 💡 Sets out 15 recommendations for reforms that can inter alia strengthen political finance laws in the UK. ✍️ Many congratulations to all involved in and supporting this important work, including Steve Goodrich Rose Whiffen and Duncan Hames . Read the report at 👉https://lnkd.in/guq4mKDE See The Guardian reporting at 👉 https://lnkd.in/gXrYw5JS And hear from lead researcher Rose Whiffen below 👇 #ukpolitics #financing #moneyinpolitics #influence #corruption