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CharitEpulse: Too precious, too disjointed, too defensive

Date: 31 October 2024

Too precious, too disjointed, too defensive

Join the CharitEpulse hosts as they tackle the hot topics shaking up the sector:

  • 700,000 charity trustees in the UK holding 1 million roles – revealed by the Charity Commission CEO!
  • The Prime Minister’s bold new ‘covenant’ for charity partnerships.
  • Growing concerns about reputational risks and brand damage.
  • The financial challenges faced by grant-making charities.

Listen time: 20 minutes

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For questions, feedback, or to suggest topics you’d like the trio to explore in upcoming episodes, please email claire.whiteman-haywood@quiltercheviot.com in the Charities team.

Speakers

Charles Mesquita

Charities Director

Catherine Rustomji

Partner at Shakespeare Martineau

James Saunders

Partner at Moore Kingston Smith

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