Tag: charities

22nd December, 2022

4 ways your charity could make recruitment easier in 2023

Recruitment is an issue that’s on many industries’ minds right now. Problems finding the right staff are at a record high, with 76% of companies saying they’re struggling. And the charity sector will be no different. This could be down to the fact that year-on-year realised wage growth is only...

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15th December, 2022

3 questions to ask yourself ready for the new year

Everyone is gearing up for the new year. It’s a time of change and transition, and the preparation for what 2023 will be for you needs to be happening now. We’ve likely all heard the stories that are going to impact the next year: the cost-of-living crisis, the effect that...

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24th November, 2022

Charity trends you need to be ready for in 2023

The year is almost over. 2022 is leaving as quickly as it came, and it has, at times, felt like the year has raced ahead. It was a markedly different year from the ones that came before it. The focus seemed to be on getting back to the way it...

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17th November, 2022

4 charity fundraising and marketing ideas for the festive season

You know how the song goes: it’s the most wonderful time of the year. With Halloween and Bonfire Night out of the way, we’re officially in the festive season. The sudden surge in Christmas adverts is proof enough of that. And with people in a more giving mood, that could...

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10th November, 2022

How can you help when your volunteers are struggling with work?

There’s no hiding from the fact that we’re set to face some difficult times in the coming months. We don’t want to belabour the point about the cost-of-living crisis or energy costs, but they exist and will affect your charity. And one way this is going to present itself is...

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3rd November, 2022

What is the supporter journey – and how do your charity shops play their part?

A massive part of running a charity is how you balance your donors. It’s a fine line between enticing new ones to support your cause and ensuring your long-term ones feel appreciated. And there’s a science to fostering that loyalty and making sure you have the donations you need now...

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27th October, 2022

What can help with productivity in your charity shops?

Productivity is an important metric in retail. It’s how you ensure your shops are performing at a level you’re happy with. And productivity has actually been on the rise in this sector - up 6.6% in fact! This is still a vital consideration in the charity industry, even with its...

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20th October, 2022

Why your technology is key to great efficiency

We don’t really know what the future holds for the retail industry. It’s certainly going to change over the years, and charities are likely to be at the forefront of that, as we discussed last week. Something that everyone in the retail sector - charities included - are going to...

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6th October, 2022

Are charities the future of the British high street?

The state of the high street is a far cry from what it was even just a few years ago. What was already in decline according to some was fast-tracked thanks to the pandemic. In 2020, British high streets lost 11,000 shops. Now, it isn’t unusual to see once occupied...

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