CharitEpulse: Faith, funds & sector frustrations

In this episode of CharitEpulse, the trio discuss:

• Church of England investment fund reaches £11.6bn: marking 17 consecutive years of growth. Its Ethical Investment Advisory Group has recently softened its position on defence, allowing investment in certain UK and NATO-related defence companies.
• Larger charities dominate public procurement: research indicates that charities with incomes over £1m (around 5.5% of the sector) secure a significant proportion of contracts, while smaller organisations face barriers due to complexity and cost.
• Trustee social media use under scrutiny: the Charity Commission has had to intervene repeatedly over controversial trustee social media posts; the core tension is whether individuals can separate their personal views from their organisational roles.
• Understanding of fundraising at board level: sector commentary suggests some charity boards may lack familiarity with fundraising dynamics, including the time required to realise returns on investment.

Listen time: 18 minutes