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CharityComms is the membership network for communications professionals working in and with UK charities. Find out more about us and our membership at www.charitycomms.org.uk

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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 59m
We’re refreshing our website to bring you an even better experience! To focus our efforts here, we aren't accepting any new blog or resource pitches for our site for the rest of 2026. We will reopen reviews in the new year. Any content that’s already in progress will still move forward.
Team members review documents on a bulletin board. Text reads: Content pitches are now closed for the rest of the year while we update our site and pitching process. Share your existing resource links with us instead.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 23h
It’s #InternationalPodcastDay, so we’re resharing a recent episode of The Charity Show featuring our CEO, Adeela Warley. Adeela joined Tim Beynon and Piers Townley to discuss our 2025 Salary and Organisational Culture Survey and burnout in charity communications. Listen here: bit.ly/4fs4Lyd
Adeela Warley, CEO at CharityComms pictured alongside the episode title: Why charity comms professionals are burning out on a red and white background.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Our #SocialMedia hub has been updated with the latest news and insights, including Instagram’s algorithm principles, Meta's new subscription packages and YouTube's custom feeds and Shorts series. Take a look or bookmark the page for later: bit.ly/4nK8ACi
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Join our #CCInternalComms event this Thursday, 1 October, to explore how we can move from broadcast to belonging. You'll hear from Vici Fendall on inclusion by design and practical ways to make internal comms work better for everyone. Free for members. Book your place here: bit.ly/4gofRFU
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Internal Comms Network: From Broadcast to Belonging
CharityComms’ Internal Comms Network is open to all CharityComms members, including individual, freelance, organisational, and corporate members. The group is particularly beneficial for those working in internal communications in UK charities and not-for-profits.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Your next comms colleague could be part of the CharityComms community. If you're recruiting, share your latest comms role on our jobs board and reach people working or looking to work in the sector. Organisational and corporate members can add your comms roles for free: bit.ly/3IVEuMu
White and yellow bird with their wings spread against a pink background. Text on the left reads: A job board built for charity communicators. Spread the word about your next comms role with the CharityComms community. #MembershipMonday
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
CharityComms is recruiting a Treasurer for our Board of Trustees. This voluntary role offers strategic financial leadership, working with leaders and fellow trustees to support hundreds of charities. We’re partnering with Membership Bespoke to manage the search, find out more: bit.ly/48UnakP
Recruitment card. CharityComms is recruiting a Treasurer. Text in a green banner reads: Volunteer role. Part-time, 35 hours per year. Fully remote, with in-person away days. Closes 14 Oct. Membership Bespoke and We Show the Salary Employer logos at the end.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Freelancing can be rewarding, but it can also feel like you’re figuring things out alone. Our Knowledge Hub blog by Matt Chittock explores where freelancers can find support, from professional networks to practical business and wellbeing advice. Read here: bit.ly/45vdNWo
Quote from Matt Chittock, freelance copywriter reads: "People who work in your particular niche are worth their weight in gold. They're not just potential confidants – they can be a source of work, introductions and the reassurance that you're not navigating freelance life on your own."
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Good social media reporting helps you understand what’s working and where to focus. This free template from the social media team behind Cancer Research UK helps you track performance month by month, calculate engagement rates and build a full picture of your social activity: bit.ly/3RiYfBL
Green speech bubble highlighting a social media monthly stats spreadsheet by Athar Abidi, Jo Birdsey and Charlotte Hopwood at Cancer Research UK with a spreadsheet icon to the right. Purple sticker reads: Free resource.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Our latest blog by Harley Southwick and Claudia Marinaro at Studio Republic takes a critical look at how AI is being used in UX research. The piece explores where it can support a human-led approach, where it falls short, and why scepticism, human judgement and empathy matter: bit.ly/4yiaZsM
Green speech bubble with the question “What does a human-first approach to AI look like in charity UX research?” CharityComms and Studio Republic logos at the bottom.Quote from Harley Southwick and Claudia Marinaro at Studio Republic on a green background reads: “What we can control is whether we use these tools deliberately, proportionately, and in service of people... That’s a harder position to hold than ‘it’s just a tool’, but for organisations whose credibility rests on their values, we think it’s the more useful place to start.” A two-column table. The first column, titled How AI helps us, includes a list that reads: transcribe and summarise interviews; identify dominant themes; analyse quantitative and qualitative insights. The second column, titled Where AI doesn’t help us, includes a list that reads: replace human judgement and expertise; recognise when the outlier is the finding; understand context and emotion in the way a researcher or communicator can. CharityComms and Studio Republic logos are at the bottom.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Join us on 8 October for our Demonstrating Comms Impact seminar where we’ll explore how to measure and evidence the difference your comms makes, with Alexander Scott, Tracey Pritchard at NSPCC and Colin Grist at Few and Far. Free for members, £25 for non-members. Book here: bit.ly/3TGH7a3
Hand holding a megaphone emitting yellow beams. Text on the right reads: Demonstrating Comms Impact seminar. Thursday 8 October, online, 10:00 - 12:30. With speakers from NSPCC and Few and Far. Green sticker with text reads: Free for members, £25 for non-members.Headshot of Alex Scott. Meet your speaker. Alex Scott is a strategic communications and content specialist with more than two decades of experience in charity communications, working with organisations like Macmillan Cancer Support, Samaritans and Anthony Nolan. Alex will be sharing how you can prove your impact and value regardless of budget or resource with tried-and-tested methods. Event information at the bottom, reads: Demonstrating Comms Impact seminar. Thursday 8 October, online, 10:00-12:30. Headshot of Tracey Pritchard. Meet your speaker. Tracey Pritchard is the director of engagement and fundraising at NSPCC, with senior experience across charities including the RSPCA, Friends of the Earth and Prostate Cancer UK. Tracey will share practical ways to measure brand impact and make the case for investment. Event information at the bottom, reads: Demonstrating Comms Impact seminar. Thursday 8 October, online, 10:00-12:30.Headshot of Colin Grist. Meet your speaker. Colin Grist is co-founder and creative director at Few and Far, a B Corp digital agency helping charities make a difference. With 20+ years’ experience in design and development, he’s worked with organisations including WaterAid and the NHS. Colin will share practical ways to measure the impact of the whole user journey. Event information at the bottom, reads: Demonstrating Comms Impact seminar. Thursday 8 October, online, 10:00-12:30.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
How can charities respond when hostility and intimidation affect the people they support? HOPE not hate has created a practical resource covering safeguarding, incident response, misinformation and more. Access here: bit.ly/4rpsncg
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Safety and security advice for community organisations
This resource brings together practical guidance for community organisations facing increasing hostility, harassment and intimidation linked to far-right activity in the UK. It includes best practice on safeguarding, incident response, online abuse, misinformation, and longer-term resilience planning, drawing on HOPE not hate’s work and expertise from partner organisations. Complete the form below to request access to the full resource.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
It’s that time of the month when we round up some of the useful resources we’ve spotted from across the CharityComms community. From social media trends and a brand tool to plain language and getting ahead of winter appeals, there’s plenty here to add to your reading list:
CharityComms Community Posts graphic featuring topic tabs including Social Media, Brand, Accessibility, and Campaigns, with the text "Helpful tools, guides and insights posted by our members", alongside a green network icon connecting user profiles.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Join our #CCInternalComms event on 1 Oct for a practical session exploring how we can engage colleagues across roles, generations and working environments, with internal comms consultant Vici Fendall on ‘inclusion by design’, followed by a Q&A and peer-to-peer discussion: bit.ly/4gofRFU
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Internal Comms Network: From Broadcast to Belonging
CharityComms’ Internal Comms Network is open to all CharityComms members, including individual, freelance, organisational, and corporate members. The group is particularly beneficial for those working in internal communications in UK charities and not-for-profits.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Charities often know what isn’t working, but not what the finished digital solution should be. In our latest blog, Tom Tribe at Design Tribe explores how discovery and digital guidance can help, with charity examples and a practical checklist for your next digital platform: bit.ly/3VACNd2
List of five key questions to ask before commissioning a digital platform, including: 1. Are we describing the outcome we need or prescribing a solution too early? 2. Have we considered every way someone might access our support? 3. Where are staff and volunteers repeating work or relying too much on manual processes? 4. What evidence do we need to collect, and how can the platform capture it without creating more work? 5. Can our team realistically manage the proposed solution after launch? CharityComms and Design Tribe logos at the end.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We all work, communicate and respond differently. A Manual of Me helps you share what works for you, from preferred working hours to communication styles. It can open conversations, build rapport and help maintain healthy boundaries. Find out more and download a template: bit.ly/4iW0R1F
On a gradient green background are four white boxes titled Manual of Me. Each box has a different prompt from the Manual of Me and an example including: 1. Conditions I like to work in... "I love natural light and listening to music". 2. The times/hours I like to work... "I'm most focused in the morning." 3. The best ways to communicate with me... "Prefer a Teams message." 4. The ways I like to receive feedback... "Written feedback so I can refer back to it."On a gradient green background are four white boxes titled Manual of Me. Each box has a different prompt from the Manual of Me and an example including: 5. Things I need... "A bit of solo time to process things, reflect, and absorb." 6. Things I struggle with... "Lots of meetings, back to back." 7. Things I love... "Learning" and "A to-do list". 8 Other things to know about me... "Coffee helps!"
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Today’s #BrandFast event explored how understanding your organisation’s “why” can help build brands that feel relevant, authentic and inclusive. Here are some of the headlines. What insights stood out to you? Comment below.
Three key takeaways from our #BrandFast event, including: 1. Recognition is not the same as familiarity. Being known by name doesn’t necessarily mean people understand your purpose or why your work is needed. Building familiarity helps move people from simple recognition to active engagement and support. 2. Keep asking why until you find something simple and powerful. Start with why your charity exists, why it is best placed to act, and what would happen if it disappeared tomorrow. The answers can help shape a clearer, more relevant role for the brand. 3. A brand doesn’t stop evolving. Bringing together research, lived experience and listening to the people closest to your cause can help you make the case for change and shape a relevant brand, while keeping your mission at its heart.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Impact shouldn’t be something charities only talk about once a year. In a recent Third Sector article, our CEO Adeela Warley explores how charities can make impact a year-round conversation, looking at the RNLI as an outstanding example. Read the article here: bit.ly/4xXFd3Q
Quote from Adeela Warley for Third Sector that reads: "The RNLI is an outstanding example, framing its impact around human stories that resonate with a growing audience. [The 200 Voices podcast] showed the human side of the work, made the impact tangible, and reassured listeners that their contribution has helped transform lives."Quote from Claire-Marie Mason, Head of Communications at RNLI that reads: "The visual, active nature of the RNLI’s lifesaving work [helps] demonstrate urgency and courage, while sharing stories of our lifesavers and the people they save helps create personal connection."
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
What happens when the people don’t see themselves in your brand? Join speakers from Teenage Cancer Trust and Breakthrough T1D UK for our #BrandFast event tomorrow, 16 September, as they explore how insight, collaboration, and a clear sense of purpose build relevant brands: bit.ly/4wLIG50
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Brand Breakfast: Brand strategy: starting with your “why”
CharityComms’ Brand Breakfast is open to all CharityComms members, including individual, freelance, organisational, and corporate members. The group is particularly beneficial for those working in brand in UK charities and not-for-profits. All members are eligible to attend.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Looking for practical support, valuable connections and opportunities to grow your network? Join our Member Meets session on Thursday 24 September to explore everything a CharityComms membership has to offer. Members and non-members welcome. Find out more: bit.ly/4bP1J6e
On a blue background, text reads CharityComms Member Meets. Make the most of your membership.  At the top is CharityComms logo and event details that read: Thursday 24 September 2026, 11:00 - 11:45, online.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We’re developing branding and refreshing our website so we can better showcase communicators and their inspiring work. As part of this, we’ve wrapped up our awards and are creating more opportunities to share your stories and work all year round. Get involved by emailing comms@charitycomms.org.uk
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Wellbeing at work isn't a solo effort. It's a team one. From spotting signs in a colleague to building a culture where wellbeing is openly discussed, our guide covers it all – with valuable advice and resources from across the sector. Take a look or bookmark for later: bit.ly/4mWUz2D
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A wellbeing guide for comms professionals
Taking care of our mental health should not be something that falls down the list of priorities, especially when working in the ‘always on’ culture of comms...
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Today’s #CCSocialMedia event explored what the proposed UK social media ban for under-16s could mean for charities. Here are some headlines from the conversation. We'd love to hear what insights stood out to you. Share your key takeaways in the comments or tag us in your posts.
Set against a white background, three light pink boxes list three key takeaways from the event that read: 1. Madeleine Sugden shared a practical look at what charities can do at different points as more information about the proposed ban develops, from gathering information and mapping stakeholders to preparing content and stress-testing the strategies. 2. The experiences and views of young people will be key to understanding the impact of the ban, with Madeleine highlighting the value of finding out what they’re thinking and worrying about to help shape charities’ approaches. 3. Our members shared ideas for maintaining connections with young people as the digital landscape changes, including youth steering and advisory groups, face-to-face engagement, alternative channels and working with organisations that already have strong youth networks.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
There’s a lot happening right now. For many communicators, that means navigating difficult news, supporting colleagues and finding the right words when there don’t always seem to be any. Your reminder to pause, share the load and give yourself space to process what you’re communicating about too.
Note page with a paperclip on a green background, featuring text that reads: As communicators, you keep showing up for your colleagues, peers and the audiences you serve. Remember to give yourself the same care and consideration you give to others.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We have a great lineup taking shape for our #CharityAI conference on 26 November, exploring how charities can lead AI strategy and build comms skills in a thoughtful way. Here are some of the speakers and sessions you can hear from. Find out more here: bit.ly/4z5CIxn
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
What could the proposed UK social media ban for U16s mean for charities? Join our #CCSocialMedia on 10 Sept for a practical discussion exploring the potential impact on audience engagement, digital safeguarding and channel strategy with Madeleine Sugden and Rebs Curtis-Moss - bit.ly/4wRmt5s
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Social Media Network: Adapting to the under-16s social media ban
CharityComms’ Social Media Network is open to all CharityComms members, including individual, freelance, organisational, and corporate members. The group is particularly beneficial for those working in social media in UK charities and not-for-profits.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
How much value will your charity film create over a lifetime? Our latest blog by Martin John at Light & Star Media explores how strategic planning can turn one film into a “pocket fundraiser” – without a bigger budget. Read the blog for tips, including charity examples: bit.ly/4xM8Hlk
Quote from Martin John, founder of Light & Star Media reads: “Good videography should become a Swiss Army knife for charities: an asset that supports fundraising, recruitment, awareness and stakeholder engagement long after its 
first release.”Four tips to help boost filmmaking ROI: 1. Create a suite of assets from the same footage - Capture enough footage to produce social clips, quotes, a bank of photos and other content from the same project. 2. Plan distribution before you film, and give it an owner - Decide where and how the content will be used over the next 12–24 months, linked to upcoming events and fundraisers. Two more tips to help boost filmmaking ROI: 3. Where possible, avoid references that will quickly date the film - Think about longevity and avoid references that could make the film feel tied to a particular event, fundraising target or moment in time. 4. Agree priorities early and keep them focused - Agreeing on a primary audience and purpose from the outset helps avoid a diluted film that doesn’t fully meet anyone’s needs.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
As part of @charitydigital.bsky.social Strategy Accelerator for Scotland, charities can enrol on the free Achieving Digital Inclusion course, covering digital access, accessibility, skills and confidence. Find out more: bit.ly/4gntxRO
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Free certified course: Charity Digital Strategy Accelerator for Scotland
Introducing the Charity Digital Strategy Accelerator: Our free training course for charities gives you everything you need to create a digital strategy that is impactful, realistic, and forward-thinking.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
On the lookout for a new job? Check out the latest opportunities on our jobs board and see where your skills could take you next: bit.ly/CCSectorJobs If you're a CharityComms organisational or corporate member, add your jobs for free here: bit.ly/3IVEuMu #MembershipMonday
Bright green and black spotted chameleon on a branch next to text that reads: On the lookout for a new job? Check out our jobs board and take your next step in your career. #MembershipMonday.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Join us for our #CharityCreative event on 22 October to hear from social media consultant Emma Creese and NHS England’s Joe Freeman and Charles Woodham, as they explore creative judgement, tone and humour when communicating about sensitive topics. Free for members. Book here: bit.ly/4wgOtOT
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Creatives Group: Creative judgement: tone, humour and sensitive topics
CharityComms’ Creatives Group is open to all CharityComms members, including individual, freelance, organisational, and corporate members. The group is particularly beneficial for professionals working in in-house creative teams (of one or more people) within UK charities and not-for-profits. All me
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
What does it take to tell an authentic story in the age of AI? Emma Bracegirdle at The Saltways says you need to let contributors lead, resist over-production, show complexity, tell the truth and be transparent about AI. Read more here: bit.ly/4yb8oQB
On green background, quote in black text reads Authentic storytelling asks you to trust your contributors enough to let them lead, trust your audience enough to show them complexity, and trust yourselves enough to be transparent about what you don't yet know. End quote. Emma Bracegirdle, founder at The Saltways. It includes an image of Emma in the corner.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
How do you demonstrate the impact of your comms work? Join us for our seminar on 8 October, where we’ll explore how to measure and communicate the value of comms, moving beyond vanity metrics and making the case for your work. Book your place here: bit.ly/3TGH7a3
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Seminar: Demonstrating Comms Impact
This event is free for all CharityComms members and will explore practical ways to connect communications activity to meaningful outcomes, whatever the size or structure of your organisation.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
What can charity leaders learn from Andy Burnham’s approach to social media? Zoe Amar recent Third Sector article explores how reaching new audiences often means doing things differently, with insights from experts across the sector. Read more here: bit.ly/4ceEiU5
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Zoe Amar: What charity leaders can learn from Andy Burnham’s social media presence
Reaching new audiences means doing things differently
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
With the start of a new month, here’s your reminder that looking after yourself is part of doing good work...
A page from the Notes app on a light green background with CharityComms logo titled: Reminder for comminutors to...with the following list: 1. Take time to celebrate the small wins. 2. Ask for more time when you need it. 3. Push back on last-minute requests when you’re at capacity. 4. Step away and come back with a fresh perspective. 5. Choose progress over perfection. 6. Protect time for focused, deep work. 7. Take a breath between tasks. 8. Check in with how you and your team are feeling.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Nearly there, comms folks! We hope you all have a well-earned, restful bank holiday weekend. The team will be back at #CharityComms HQ on Tuesday. Until then, our website resources are available (if you need it): bit.ly/45OBXMt
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
AI presents plenty of opportunities – and plenty of questions. Join us on 26 Nov for our AI Conference, exploring leading strategy and building skills, with practical and strategic insight to help you make sense of where AI can add value and what to do next. Book your place: bit.ly/4z5CIxn
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CharityComms AI Conference: Leading Strategy, Building Skills
This event builds on the success of our 2025 AI conference and brings you the latest trends, tools, and techniques in AI for charity communications. Discounted rates for members and group booking discounts available.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
There’s always something new happening in social. From conversations about Instagram's refreshed wordmark to resources that could change how we approach our work, there’s plenty to keep up with. As part of #SocialMediaMatters, we’re sharing five recent updates that have caught our attention.
5 social media updates and resources that have caught our attention with CharityComms Social Media Matters logo in the left corner.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
A little check-in for charity communicators. Between delivering, responding and keeping everything moving, it can be hard to make space for the things that help you do your best work. What do you wish you had more of in your working week? Space to step back, grow or pause?
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Changing a narrative takes more than ambition. Our CEO Adeela Warley reflects on the work behind Centre for Ageing Better’s Age Without Limits campaign, and why lasting change takes strategy, collaboration and patience in a recent Third Sector article. Read more: bit.ly/4ggJWYe
Quote Adeela Warley for Third Sector, that reads: "Lasting narrative change requires an  interconnected web of activity, partners and channels reinforcing one another over generations."
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Our next #BrandFast event on 16 September will explore how understanding your organisation’s “why” can build brands that feel relevant, inclusive and effective, with speakers from Teenage Cancer Trust and Breakthrough T1D UK. Free for members. Book your place here: bit.ly/4wLIG50
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Brand Breakfast: Brand strategy: starting with your “why”
CharityComms’ Brand Breakfast is open to all CharityComms members, including individual, freelance, organisational, and corporate members. The group is particularly beneficial for those working in brand in UK charities and not-for-profits. All members are eligible to attend.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
There’s always something to learn from the CharityComms community. We’ve spotted some great resources from our members recently; here are a few to add to your reading list:
CharityComms Community Posts graphic featuring topic tabs including Messaging, Social Media, Accessibility, Strategy and Careers, with the text "Helpful tools, guides and insights posted by our members", alongside a green network icon connecting user profiles.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Some things just seem to accumulate when you work in charity comms. Ideas, tabs, things to come back to in quieter moments. What would you add? We suspect you could add at least a few more to this list. Let us know in the comments.
Text reading 'Things charity communicators probably have too many of' in green highlighted blocks on white background with CharityComms logo.Speech bubbles listing things charity communicators have too many of, including: Open tabs. Screenshots you've saved "for inspiration". Versions of the same document. Canva designs that never quite made it out. Passwords to multiple platforms. Requests that came in without a brief. Speech bubbles listing more things charity communicators have too many of, including: Things you've promised yourself you'll get around to when things are quieter. Pages of ideas and notes. Campaign ideas at 11pm. Urgent requests. Competing priorities.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
How can comms and fundraising teams work better together? In our latest blog, Rebs Curtis-Moss who has worked across both fundraising and social media, explores why friction can develop and shares practical tips for better collaboration. Read more here: bit.ly/4gl3jxM
Practical steps to better collaboration between comms and fundraising teams, including: 1. Get to know colleagues as people, not just job titles — trust makes it easier to challenge ideas, negotiate priorities and suggest alternatives. 2. Holding regular joint meetings creates opportunities to share plans, flag upcoming projects and build understanding of each team’s priorities. 3. Use shared briefing processes and aligned objectives so everyone’s working towards the same outcomes. 4. Assign clear project ownership to avoid the dreaded “too many cooks” problem that can derail good work. 5. Bring in external support if tensions have built up over time and need a neutral, outside perspective. A headshot of Rebs Curtis-Moss at the bottom right.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
What could the social media ban for under-16s mean for charities? Join our #CCSocialMedia event on Thursday 10 September to discuss the challenges, opportunities and practical steps charities can take to adapt. Free for members. Book your place: bit.ly/4wRmt5s
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Social Media Network: Adapting to the under-16s social media ban
CharityComms’ Social Media Network is open to all CharityComms members, including individual, freelance, organisational, and corporate members. The group is particularly beneficial for those working in social media in UK charities and not-for-profits.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
After talking to charities about their digital challenges, CAST - Centre for the Acceleration of Social Technology and The Tech for Good Alliance are offering free support, funded by Lloyds Bank Foundation. Find out more at the Ask Me Anything Digital webinar on 19 Aug: ow.ly/LZbQ50ZAtEw
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The recent Google Search Console update, that allows you see how your social content performs in Google Search, is now available. James Armstrong at Social Firefly explains why this is more than analytics and how charities can bring social, search and AI into one strategy: bit.ly/3SUAJeV
Green notepad graphic includes black text that reads: The Google Search Console update, which allows you to connect and track social media content through Platform Properties, is now available. CharityComms and SocialFirefly logos at bottom.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Looking for practical support, valuable connections and opportunities to grow your network? Join our Member Meets session on 24 September to explore everything a CharityComms membership has to offer. Members and non-members welcome. Find out more and book here: bit.ly/4bP1J6e
A blue and pink illustration shows three people having a conversation. To the left, on several colourful backgrounds, is text that reads: Member Meets. Make the most of your membership. Join us. At the top is CharityComms logo and event details that read: Thursday 24 September 2026, 11:00 - 11:45, online.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
What role should internal comms play in employee motivation? Our CEO Adeela Warley shares her perspective in a recent round-up for InComms, exploring how purpose, leadership, workload, growth and feeling valued all shape motivation. Read the full conversation here: bit.ly/4bNDkxQ
Quote from Adeela Warley for In.Comms that reads: "Value cannot be recognised in words alone, it must be felt in practice – and I believe that’s what’s motivating for people." with a image of Adeela on the right.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
We’re in the process of refreshing our website. We recently did a content audit to review our Knowledge Hub for relevancy, accuracy and performance. Now we're moving onto content updates to streamline our upcoming new site for a better user experience. You can read more here: bit.ly/4fWSkvO
A woman hands her hands out and points at an image of migrating geese. In the middle the words, content migration. A black CharityComms logo and tagline reads Find out how we will improve our Knowledge Hub on a pink background.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
What part does YouTube play in your content strategy? For #SocialMediaMatters, Mel Berry, co-founder of Social Firefly, explores how charities can use Shorts to reach new audiences and longer-form video to build trust, using the platform more strategically for search: ow.ly/471V50ZzkBo
Question and text on a light background that reads: What part does YouTube play in your content strategy? Mel Berry, co-founder of Social Firefly, shares why you can’t afford for your YouTube channel to be treated like a dumping ground. CharityComms and Social Firefly logos at the end. Think of YouTube as two channels in one. Two read and green banners read: Shorts - Reach new audiences with quick, vertical and swipeable content. Long-form - Build trust and drive action with impact stories, case studies and useful explainers.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
As communicators, we play an important role in creating inclusive comms. So if you are wondering where to begin or looking for ways to improve, our #AccessibleComms resource, drawing on expertise across the sector, could help: bit.ly/43AX6ro
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Accessible communications: A starting point for fostering more inclusive comms
Accessibility is a huge topic and this resource is a starting point. A way in to help you and your teams start thinking about how you can make your comms more accessible.
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