Got a business idea you’re ready to take to the next level? Robert, cofounder of Red Ochre, is excited to be co-hosting the Business & IP Centre’s Start-up Day on Tuesday 24 November at the British Library, alongside an inspiring line-up of entrepreneurs, business experts and industry leaders. Whether you’re just starting out, building a side hustle or looking to grow your business, there’ll be plenty to learn, connect with and be inspired by. There’s lots more to enjoy on the day, from free professional headshots and a variety of market stalls to ‘Ask the Expert’ sessions where you can Read more »

There are currently two open funding rounds from Go! London but Expression of Interest windows are closing at the end of November 2026. Go! London X MMC (Mayor’s Migration Council) fund supports organisations that use sport and physical activity to improve outcomes for young migrants, refugees and asylum seekers aged 15-24 in London. Funding up is available up to £80K. The EoI window ends 30th November. See the Go! London MMC page for further details. Go! London Foundation Fund: Focused Round will fund projects that use sport and physical activity as part of a wider package of support designed to Read more »

Developing your donors: Winning supporters and keeping them, Monday 23rd November, online at 1400. Run by Charity Excellence. See this link for more details. Read more »

The easyfundraising Impact Fund will offer 15 unrestricted grants of £1,000 to UK not-for-profit organisations to help them continue or enhance their work. The application window for 2026 is now open, with a deadline of 8th November. More details. AB Charitable Trust Open Programme offers £10-40K grants for one to four years. Funding can be project or unrestricted and should focus on human rights and social justice. Next window closes 29th Jan 2017. See the ABCF website for further details and to apply. Allen Lane Foundation aims to make a lasting difference to people’s lives; reduce isolation, stigma and discrimination; Read more »

Apparently, when it comes to complex strategic decisions, a shorter thinking time is associated with a higher quality of decisions. The study is limited in as much as the study is about chess, and the implication is extrapolated out to all aspects of decision making. I’d take this with a pinch of salt, but there is something interesting to consider. See the LMU Munich website for more details. Read more »

Here’s an interesting piece from New Philanthropy Capital on the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). What new SORP guidelines mean for trustees – and why this moment matters. The guidance moves impact reporting from ‘nice to have’ to a core responsibility. Drop me a line if you’d like to know more. To discuss financial compliance and general accounting requirements contact my colleague Uday at Red Ochre. Read more »