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Why does the new sector Covenant make me so uncomfortable?
I am not a fan of the new sector Covenant with the government. I have been trying to work out why it makes me so queasy. I think there...
Joe Saxton
2 min read


Changing Society Briefing 5: The rise in wealth, income inequality and the rise in poverty, especially child poverty
Introduction This is the fifth in the Heyheyjoe briefing series, looking at external social, economic, and demographic changes and their...
Joe Saxton
4 min read


Its time for a regulatory revolution for charity lotteries-By Joe Saxton
Charity lotteries are a really important part of the fundraising landscape for charities and other non-profits. Put alongside the money...
Joe Saxton
4 min read


Changing Society Briefing 4: the changing way we die and its’ impact on charities.
Introduction This is the fourth in the Heyheyjoe briefing series looking at external social, economic, and demographic changes and their...
Joe Saxton
5 min read


Ten red flags on non-profit boards
Whenever I talk to chairs and trustees there are certain things that set my alarm bells ringing. Things that are likely to mean that the...
Joe Saxton
4 min read


Changing Society Briefing 3: Rising government debt and its impact on charities.
Introduction This is the third in the Heyheyjoe briefing series looking at external social, economic, and demographic changes and their...
Joe Saxton
4 min read


Decarbonising our house – was it worth it?
Our family started on a journey to de-carbonise our house about 8 years ago. When we redid the roof, we put in 12 solar panels. We were...
Joe Saxton
3 min read


This is the rainy day! So why do some charities still have big reserves?
I don’t like charities having reserves. I don’t like charities having money set aside for some future ‘rainy day’ rather than using here...
Joe Saxton
5 min read


Six big opportunities for grant-makers to increase their impact.
Grant-makers are under pressure. The number of applications are going up while the funds aren’t, and the needs of (smaller) charities and...
Joe Saxton
5 min read


Changing Society Briefing 2: More single people, lower fertility rate and changing family structures.
Introduction This is the second in the Heyheyjoe briefing series looking at external social, economic, and demographic changes and their...
Joe Saxton
6 min read


How do with deal with Trump being elected again?
I am a fairly obsessive follower of US politics. I listen to the podcasts, read the articles, follow the polls and more. I have always...
Joe Saxton
2 min read


The Ageing Population: what impact will it have on charities
This is the first in a series of briefings about how the impact of various changes in the social, technological and economic world will...
Joe Saxton
9 min read


The state of UK Children's charities 2019-2023
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Joe Saxton
1 min read


Competition is good for charities and non-profits
I listened to a charity trustee the other day, saying how we shouldn’t talk about charities being competitors. They should be in...
Joe Saxton
4 min read


13 things charities can learn from the general election
A few weeks after the UK general election, now is a good time to reflect on what the charity sector can learn from the campaign. This...
Joe Saxton
5 min read


Ayubu Nnko – a grassroots rabies campaigner
There’s a line of dogs on leads, or being held by their owners. One by one they get an injection. It’s an injection that may save them...
Joe Saxton
4 min read
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