Articles and guides for charity teams

Small charities under £500k can run a serious safeguarding programme without hiring a specialist. The minimum credible setup and review cycle to have in place.

A decision framework for small charities choosing between a fundraiser hire and an agency engagement - and the hybrid model that often outperforms both.

Most charity board packs are too long, too late and too kind. A tighter six-section template that earns trustees' attention and makes board meetings shorter.

Big strategy frameworks aren't built for small charities. Here's what actually works when there are six of you, a quarter to plan, and real decisions to make.