ACEVO recommends is a monthly blog that curates noteworthy resources, content, and events pertinent to sector leaders.
Foundations in Focus
ACF’s new report Foundations in Focus, brings together UKGrantmaking data and expert insights on the key drivers shaping foundation giving in 2023–24 — a year marked by a continued increase in need for funding.
Charities against hate
This resource from DSC aims to provide practical actions that charities can take to ensure their own safety and continued operation, to help them re-evaluate their strategic planning, and to join in solidarity with others to push back against racism and bigotry.
Campaigner Survey
Now in its 10th year, SMK’s Campaigner Survey takes the temperature of campaigning in the UK. It is aimed at campaigners, changemakers, advocates and activists across the UK. This year’s survey has four main sections with the majority of questions multiple choice although there are opportunities to answer in more detail in your own words as well. The survey is open until Wednesday 3 December. It should take about 20 minutes to complete. Your answers will be treated completely anonymously.
Breaking or Bridging: Leadership and Belonging in a Time of Fragmentation
In this conversation, Letesia Gibson, Founder of New Ways, and Ed Hodgson, Deputy Director at More in Common UK, will explore the forces driving polarisation – from mistrust and exhaustion to divisions around identity and free speech. Together, they’ll reflect on what this means for how we approach change, both in society and within our organisations. How can we build workplaces that resist othering, restore agency, and act as microcosms of the more connected Britain we long for?
AI in nonprofits
In September, Data Orchard’s Nonprofit Datafolk Club got together to talk about how they’re using (or planning to use) AI, safe AI and worries about developments. Read the writeup of the discussion and be sure to join on 11 December for the next online meetup!
ESG survey results webinar
Find out the overall results from Eastside People’s 2025 charity & not-for-profit ESG survey on 10 December. Individuals who completed the survey on behalf of their organisations have already received a personalised assessment of their results, including a sector comparison.