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During a time when navigating trust and foundation fundraising has become increasingly difficult, Jo Jeffery at Full Circle Commons Ltd has set up a simple spreadsheet to capture the changes to grant-making. The List catalogues - in one place - the pausing, spend down, early closures and restructuring of charitable trust foundations. The List aims to inform and empower fundraisers with timely and open access information. Moreover, it is produced by fundraisers for fundraisers. In this session we will explore The List and what it tells us about trends in grant-giving. About the Speaker Having spent her early career in local government strategy and policy, Jo moved to the charitable sector after her eldest child was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Jo has nearly a decade of trust and foundation fundraising experience in the UK with special interest in children, families, health, housing and education. Jo is also keenly interested in trust and fundraising trends and works hard to keep abreast of the latest research so as best inform her clients. Key skills Portfolio analysis Prospect research Fundraising pipeline and workflow Case for Support development Grant writing

Learn how to reduce pressure (on yourself and your team), build in space for calm and clarity, and lead in a way that protects your values. When the waves keep coming, small charity leaders often feel forced to choose: react to what’s urgent, or plan for what’s next. But real resilience means doing both - steering through a crisis while still plotting a course forward. In this practical and supportive session, we’ll explore how to stay steady in the storm. You’ll learn how to reduce pressure (on yourself and your team), build in space for calm and clarity, and lead in a way that protects your values - even when everything feels urgent. Whether you’re just trying to stay afloat or looking to reset your approach, you’ll leave with practical tools and leadership habits that can help you survive the worst while preparing for the best. About the Speaker Flóra Raffai is a small charity coach, consultant, and trainer. She specialises in strategic and operational planning; building an effective and inclusive culture; and positive leadership. Since 2015, she has been a CEO at small charities and nonprofits in the health and education sectors. She has served as a trustee and mentor for small charities and is currently the Chair of Trustees at a Cambridge-based infrastructure charity. Flóra is an accredited transformational coach, specialising in coaching small charity leaders. She is the author of ‘Chief Everything Officer: a field guide for small organisation leaders’. Charity People are thrilled to sponsor this webinar. Connecting purpose-driven organisations with impact-focused talent For 35 years, Charity People has connected organisations with talented candidates who share a passion for making a difference. We go beyond simply matching skills. We are your trusted recruitment partner, helping you to find people who truly believe in your values and have the fire to make an impact within your organisation, on your mission, and beyond. Covering roles across the UK – from Business and Operations to Fundraising or Membership – our transparent, value-driven approach saves you time, resources, and headspace.

This webinar, aimed at small charities, explores how you can move from powerless to powerful - rising to the difficult times we face. Small charities have immense, untapped power to shape civil society and directly influence funders and government- increasing resources and appreciation of their vital work. However, in the face of unprecedented challenges, many small charity teams feel exhausted and on the brink of burnout. This webinar explores how you can move from powerless to powerful- rising to the difficult times we face. About the Speaker Emily is a purpose-driven social entrepreneur who spent nearly a decade as founding CEO of an award-winning international charity, with an early career background in medicine and research. As founding CEO of Irise International, she built the movement for Menstrual Justice in the UK and East Africa, shifting public narratives and shaping policy agendas. In recognition, Irise received the Power Together Award from the Global Women Political Leaders Forum and she was shortlisted for the DEFY Award, which recognises disruptive global leaders under 35. She is now a writer, speaker and consultant using her diverse experiences to change the narratives that limit our collective power. You can connect with her on LinkedIn for resources and insights about reimagining power. This webinar is sponsored by WRS Insurance Brokers. WRS Insurance Brokers are thrilled to sponsor this webinar, providing charities with expert insights into fundraising success. With over 40 years of experience, WRS is a specialist broker in Charity Insurance, dedicated to safeguarding organisations in the third sector. They understand the unique challenges that charities encounter and offer tailored insurance solutions to enable them to operate with confidence and security.

This webinar will address the challenges small charities face in the current funding climate, particularly concerning trusts & foundations. The funding landscape is more challenging than ever. Competition for resources is higher, and foundations are changing their strategies or closing, making it hard for small charities to determine the best fundraising approach to sustain their operations and deliver services. This webinar will address the challenges small charities face in the current funding climate, particularly concerning trusts and foundations. We will explore diversifying income streams and what this can mean for your organisation. Furthermore, we will discuss practical strategies for charities heavily reliant on trusts and foundations, such as reviewing your pipeline and enhancing donor stewardship to secure additional support. This session will equip small charities with actionable insights to build more resilient and sustainable funding models. About the Speaker Wonu Owoade is the founder and director of WoW Fundraising Consultancy, which she established to raise awareness and encourage support for initiatives that wish to create positive and transformational social change with values rooted in anti-racism and anti-oppression. Wonu has over 15 years of experience in fundraising and has worked with several international development and social impact organisations. She has worked with foundations and government donors based in Europe, the US, Africa and Asia, building relationships with key decision-makers. Through her career, Wonu has learnt considerably about what makes donors tick and fundraising best practices. She is also a strategic and analytical thinker who has provided coaching for leadership and fundraising teams around various aspects of fundraising, including grant writing, prospect research, donor cultivation and stewardship, and diversifying income streams. WoW Fundraising Consultancy offers services in the following areas: - Prospect Research - Fundraising Strategy Development - Fundraising Training and Coaching

Crisis, what crisis? Spotting trouble, taking charge, and bringing people with you. Free webinar – practical tools for recognising and managing crises with confidence. No one wants to hit crisis point — but sometimes the warning signs aren’t obvious until it’s almost too late. So how can you recognise when things are going wrong? When is the right time to act? And how do you bring others on board — clearly, sensitively, and with urgency? This interactive session will share practical tools to help you: - Identify red flags early - Communicate issues clearly and constructively — including with your board - Make confident decisions under pressure - Keep your team focused and resilient during uncertain times Drawing on real-life examples and lived experience, this session is for anyone who’s facing tough challenges, wants to prepare for the unexpected, or simply wants to feel more confident about navigating uncertain times. About the speaker Nicola Upton is a leadership and change consultant with over 20 years’ experience in the charity sector. She’s served as a Director in several national charities and as CEO of two small charities organisation, and has led teams through the pandemic, serious incidents, and the shock of discovering an organisation’s insolvency just days into a new role. Since 2023, Nicola has worked as an independent consultant, offering hands-on support to charities navigating planned change, organisational and people development, and (sometimes very) challenging times. She also volunteers as a moderator for the Small Charity CEOs Facebook group and provides pro bono help to leaders of organisations facing closure.

Kick off #SmallCharityWeek with @Louis Eastwell, Founder of @Hire Purpose, in an interactive, no-nonsense workshop designed to take the headache out of hiring. Aimed at charity leaders, HR professionals, and hiring managers, this session will help you improve your chances of making the right hire, even with limited resources. You'll learn how to: - Go to market with a compelling proposition - Improve the candidate experience and reduce dropouts - Effectively manage a high-volume of applications Louis will also expand on how to build a responsible and equitable recruitment process that’s both inclusive and effective, and will share hands-on tips for proactive headhunting that is achievable even on a shoestring budget.