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Here’s an interesting piece on the ethics of AI in the workplace and in society more generally. The Young Foundation is a think tank so the perspective and language reflects that, but there are some interesting points here. AI in the charity sector: ‘How organisations can be both people-powered and tech-enabled’ For a more pragmatic approach to human and machine collaboration, once again in organisations and in society, have a look at Superminds: The Surprising Power of People and Computers Thinking Together, by Thomas Malone (ISBN 978-0316349130). Most people read this for the aforementioned AI section, but there is also Read more »
Published: May 15, 2026.
People give lower priority to improving moral traits because they think they’re highly moral already. This is a key finding from Jonathan Berman (Associate Professor of Marketing at London Business School) in his exploration of how people balance self-interest with prioritising others for the greater good. It seems that we’re more interested in improving those traits that we think will make us happier or help us achieve our goals. It’s an interesting read, but one I take with a pinch of salt. Read more at the LBS website. Read more »
Published: May 13, 2026.
Here’s an interesting piece from NPC (New Philanthropy Capital) on the size and story of the UK impact economy. Depending on your definition of the impact economy the size varies from quite big to substantial and takes in a multitude of organisational types. Read more »
Published: May 12, 2026.
Last week friend of Red Ochre, Magic AI, was awarded The King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation, which is given to just 50 British businesses per year. Fewer than 8,000 businesses have ever held it. Congratulations Varun. See the Magic AI website for more about what they do. Read more »
Published: May 12, 2026.
UKGrantmaking, is a free interactive platform that collates and analyses information on grants made during the most recent year when published statutory accounts information was available. There is lots of interesting and useful information here, including a list of grant making trusts and foundations. An especially useful page is the section on Methodology and Data. Read more »
Published: May 12, 2026.
Health and Wellbeing in Museums Fund The Museums Association, funded by the Julia Rausing Trust, is providing grants to enable the development and continuation of groundbreaking health and wellbeing programmes in UK museums during a time of financial crisis and increasing demand for services. Deadline for enquiries 20th May. See the Museums Association website for further details. Friends of the National Archives FNA help regional, national and specialist libraries, archives and museums acquire books, manuscripts and archives that they could not otherwise afford. See the FNA website for further details. National Archives Project Grants Project Grants of up to £30,000 Read more »
Published: May 5, 2026.
Red Ochre is running a free half-day sustainable business course at the British Library BIPC on the 30th October. The session will run 1000-1300. To learn more and to sign up check out this link Read more »
Published: October 24, 2025.
You are warmly invited to Delivering Values-Led, Impact Driven Consultancy at the EUConsult Conference, Dublin, 23-24 October 2025. Hope to see you there. See the EU Consult website for more details and to register. Read more »
Published: August 26, 2025.
Client and friend of Red Ochre, Magic AI is now the fastest growing consumer company in the UK as per Sifted’s 100 list. A short 18 months since launch Magic has Q1 Revenues of $4,365,401 (£3,389,707) and 250.9% YoY growth. Congratulations to Varun and all of the team from your friends at Red Ochre. Read more »
Published: June 12, 2025.
Here’s a quick pre-bank holiday funding update. Good luck if you decide to go for any of these. Hall and Woodhouse Community Chest £300-3K for youth work and activities including sports and social clubs, elderly and people with disabilities, health and social care, local arts and culture, conservation and the environment. Local organisations only, no national organisations. See the Hall and Woodhouse website for more details. Asda Foundation – Local Community Spaces Fund Closing soon (28th May). Covers youth clubs, amateur sports clubs, village halls, and young people’s organisations to support the repair, renovation, or development of accessible community spaces Read more »
Published: May 22, 2025.
An online interactive course for anyone who works in the charity, social enterprise or voluntary sector that needs to demonstrate the value and outcome of their work. Tuesday, 1 Apr 2025, 1000-1330 Read more, or to book your place see the DSC website. Read more »
Published: March 24, 2025.
Wandsworth is supporting refugees, migrants and people with a migrant background to start or develop their business ideas. Priority will be given to Wandsworth residents, but anyone can apply to particpate in this free programme. For more details about the free programme check out the QR code below. Read more »
Published: March 20, 2025.
The Business and Intellectual PRoperty Centre (BIPC) Masterclass Programme offers vital support to business founders nationwide. Whether you’re an existing business looking to step up or someone that is thinking about starting up a business, join their series of in-person workshops. Topics covered include: The next set of courses run from April through May 2025. See this link for more details and too book your place. Read more »
Published: March 14, 2025.
If your Charity is now leasing or hiring out space, what do you need to know about VAT, Regulations and the Law. This event is going to be held on Wednesday 7th May at the London offices of the Ethical Property Company from 5pm onwards. You can register for free here. Read more »
Published: March 14, 2025.
This is an interesting note on risk, performance and financial stability, even if you’re not interested in racing. See the CFO website for the article. Read more »
Published: March 14, 2025.
