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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 · 2h
Thanks to everyone who joined us. Special thanks to our wonderful speakers Alexander Scott, Tracey Pritchard at @nspcc.bsky.social, Cameron Cumming at JAA Media, and Colin Grist at @fewandfar.co.uk. If you missed it, catch up on the recording soon: 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 · 2h
Today's Demonstrating Comms Impact seminar explored how communicators and comms teams can demonstrate the value and impact of their work. Here are some headlines. What insights stood out to you most? Comment below.
Three key takeaways from our Demonstrating Comms Impact seminar, including: 1. Alexander Scott reminded us that there’s no single “silver bullet” for measuring comms impact. The strongest approach combines metrics with qualitative evidence and case studies, while being honest about the resources, budgets and people power available. 2. Tracey Pritchard and Cameron Cumming showed how charities can make the case for brand investment by measuring what happens beyond awareness. Their simple five metrics guide gives any charity a way to track how brand builds trust, drives supporter action and strengthens relationships over time to contribute to your organisation's ultimate goals. 3. Colin Grist challenged charities to look beyond website dashboards and vanity metrics, warning against applying assumptions. Combine analytics with user feedback, measure content against purpose and focus on whether people can find the information they want or take the actions they need.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 8h
What’s next for youth engagement following the social media ban in March 2027?Our CEO, Adeela Warley, explored what the shift could mean for the future of youth engagement with examples and opportunities in an article for Third Sector. Read here: bit.ly/4yGltlK
What’s next for youth engagement? Six approaches charities are exploring and opportunities to adapt, including: 1. Strengthen owned digital channels like websites, email lists and messaging apps. 2. Pivot your content strategies with more emphasis on reaching parents, teachers and carers to filter information to younger audiences, without losing the direct connection to them. 3. Create more secure online spaces where young people can connect and access support - see examples like Mermaids' online forum. 4. Build digital skills around modern-day communications, such as The Scouts' new Explorer Badge for AI and online content. 5. Create more routes into social action that hand young people the microphone. 6. Channel youth activism into co-produced campaigns, such as Global Action Plan's #StopFollowingMe campaign with Nice and Serious.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
With AI in the limelight, professionals are navigating what 'best practice' looks like. Our AI Conference on 26 November will explore a range of AI views, news and insights to help you make thoughtful decisions about your strategy and skills. Book your place here: bit.ly/4z5CIxn
On a blue and green gradient background with golden network lines in the corner, white text on blue banners reads CharityComms. AI Conference: Leading strategy, Building Skills. 26 November 2026, 10:00 - 15:35, Online. A picture of a group of colleagues gathered around a laptop, smiling, with a green neon frame around the photo. In stickers in the bottom right, text reads Lead strategy, build skills. In the bottom right, hashtag is #CharityAI.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Looking to create a social media policy for your charity but not sure where to start? Our template provides a clear framework to help you develop an effective and compliant policy, grounded in sector best practice. Download and tailor to suit your organisation’s needs: bit.ly/3UfFL2Q
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Social media policy template
Guide your staff on social media, whether they’re promoting your charity’s work or publishing in a personal capacity, with this policy template.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Looking for practical ways to show the value of your comms? Join our Demonstrating Comms Impact seminar on 8 Oct to explore moving beyond vanity metrics, linking comms to organisational goals and making a stronger case for our work. Free for members, £25 for non-members: 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.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Looking for a new opportunity? Reach new heights in your career by checking out some of the amazing roles on our jobs board right now: bit.ly/CCSectorJobs If you're a CharityComms organisational or corporate member, add your jobs for free here: bit.ly/3IVEuMu #MembershipMonday
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
What happens when sub-brands start to pull your brand in different directions? In our latest blog, Emma Shore explores how different approaches to brand architecture can shape recognition and trust, and shares practical steps charities can take to strengthen brand compliance: bit.ly/4yq0Lqh
Text listing three brand management systems: Branded house, House of brands, and Endorsed brandsThree brand management systems and examples as follows: Branded house - One strong parent brand sits at the centre, with products and services using the same identity. Virgin mobile, Virgin media and Virgin money logos included as example. House of brands - A parent organisation owns several distinct brands, each with its own identity and audience. Six logos as part of Procter & Gamble. Endorsed brands - Individual brands have their own identities but are visibly supported by a parent brand, with KitKat as an example. All logos and trademarks displayed belong to their respective owners. They are used strictly for educational and informational purposes. This content is independent, and no endorsement by or affiliation with the trademark owners is implied. Three practical tips for brand compliance. 1. Boost brand education - Help colleagues understand the benefits of good branding through internal blogs, masterclasses, Q&As, brand champions and other opportunities to share knowledge. 2. Introduce a content approval panel or sign-off process - Keep the panel small, define what ‘on-brand’ and ‘creative excellence’ mean, and focus feedback on whether the asset meets its objectives. 3. Commit to continuous learning - Keep pace with developments in your sector and beyond, and continue learning as you set the creative and brand bar for your organisation.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Madeleine Sugden shares more thoughts on what the ban could mean for charities, with a blog on planning ahead: bit.ly/4xRjA4B and an update since the newly announced date: bit.ly/4dgbT0f
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Plan ahead for the under-16s social media ban
The ban is not just a social media comms issue for charities. It will have a much wider impact. Plan for the ban.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Our CEO Adeela Warley also explored the sector’s response to the announcement in a Knowledge Hub blog, sharing practical tips on what the changes could mean for charity communications. Read the blog:
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Social media ban for under 16s: What now for your comms?  
Following news of a social media ban for young people, Adeela Warley and sector colleagues explore what this means for the future of youth engagement.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
At our recent Social Media Network event, Madeleine Sugden explored practical steps charities can take as more information develops, including gathering information, mapping stakeholders, preparing content and stress-testing strategies. Members can watch on demand:
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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 · 02/10/2026
Earlier this week, the government confirmed that the social media ban for under-16s will come into force in March 2027: bbc.in/4dgyav0 For charities, this raises questions about how we reach and engage young people and adapt our digital strategies.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Thanks to everyone who joined us. Special thanks to our wonderful host Sarah Browning and our speaker Vici Fendall. If you would like to watch on demand, the recording will be available free for members soon: 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 workin...
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This morning's #CCInternalComms event explored how internal comms can move beyond broadcast to build connection, inclusion and belonging. Here are some key headlines from the conversations. What stood out to you? We'd love to know.
Three takeaways from our internal comms event, that read: 1. Vici Fendall shared how ‘inclusion by design’ can help internal communicators create experiences that work for a broad audience by designing for the person who is furthest away from inclusion. This could include accessible materials, multiple ways to engage, and being thoughtful about the message and messenger. 2. Rather than focusing on creating the perfect channel or experience all at once, Vici encouraged communicators to take “kitten steps”. Get curious, work out loud, invite people into the process, and test and learn. 3. Our members shared how they’re gathering insight through engagement surveys, listening sessions and informal conversations. They also reflected on assumptions around people’s time, digital literacy and whether the same voices are always being heard.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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
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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
Template authors, Athar Abidi and Charlotte Hopwood will be joining @socialaf.bsky.social on 1 October for their free Measuring what matters on social media webinar. Find out more and book here: bit.ly/4xHHjUJ
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Measuring What Matters On Social Media . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
How do you know whether your charity’s social media is actually making a difference? In this practical session, we’re excited to be hosting Athar Abidi and Charlotte Hopwood, who will share the repor...
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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
What have we missed? If you're a CharityComms member, we’d love you to share a blog, resource, template or tool in the comments that other comms professionals would find useful this #MembershipMonday.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Abi Aldridge shares some practical advice for getting your charity’s winter appeal ready before December arrives, including what to sort early to help your campaign run smoothly:
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Your charity's winter appeal: what to sort before December | Abi Aldridge
A practical guide for charity comms teams on planning a winter appeal - timing, language, inclusive messaging, and finding your campaign hook.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Max Tuzon at Watercat Creative explores why plain language isn’t about “dumbing down” your communications, including why complex ideas don’t need complex language and how to check whether your language is working for your audience:
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Plain Language Accessibility in Reports | Watercat Creative
Plain language isn’t about simplifying your work – it’s a design and accessibility decision that makes research reach further.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Studio Republic have created the CRAFTED Framework, a brand identity checker to help charities review the effectiveness of their brand identity and uncover any areas that may need attention, based on seven core pillars: bit.ly/4h4WLoN
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
StrawberrySocial share five trends from their social media briefing, looking at the shift beyond traditional search, the growing battle for trust and the changing role of communities and creators:
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The Battle for Trust: Five Social Media Trends from Spring 2026 | StrawberrySocial
Five social media trends shaping trust in the AI era, from changing discovery and moderation to creator tools, influence and measurement.
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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:
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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
Thanks to everyone who joined us this morning. Special thanks to our wonderful host Lizzie Pring, and speakers Dan Henchman at @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social and Orna Joseph at Breakthrough T1D UK. Catch up on demand soon: bit.ly/4wLIG50 Huge thank you to Red Stone for sponsoring.
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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 bra...
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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
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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
Thanks to everyone who joined us this morning, and to our wonderful host @rebscurtismoss.bsky.social and speaker @madlinsudn.bsky.social for sharing their insights and helping us think through what comes next. If you missed it, you can catch up on demand soon: 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 i...
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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.
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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
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