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On the first Tuesday of every month we’ll be curating content specifically aimed at helping those in the charity and non-profit sector. We want to inform, inspire and provide relatable information for you in an easy to digest format.
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The archives
Missed out on some of our previous newsletters? Explore our archives to find useful insights and updates within the non-profit sector.
April ’26
Weak branding is harming your fundraising, International Day for Street Children, and a report on fewer funders but more grants.
7th April
We hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend and ate enjoyed too much chocolate 🍫 We’re back with the first edition of April’s newsletter.
March ’26
2026 UK Giving Report, boost your teams productivity, and be courageous with your content
24th March
In today’s edition we’re sharing the 2026 UK Giving Report, building a digital toolkit to boost your team’s productivity, and how you should be courageous with your content.
Accessibility for everyone and helping small charities get the funding they deserve
10th March
Spring has officially arrived and we are definitely here for it!
February ’26
What we’ve been loving at the moment
24th February
Since February is the month of love (and pancakes, we can’t forget the pancakes) we thought we’d share some things that we’ve been loving at the moment.
2026 fundraising insights and the hidden pressures behind charity income
10th February
We’re going to be sharing the hidden pressures behind charity income, 2026 fundraising insights, and what we’ve been up to recently.
January ’26
Ethical AI, digital trends for charities in 2026, upcoming visit to Bibic!
27th January
In today’s edition we’ll be covering ethical AI, digital trends for charities and non-profits in 2026, and more!
Looking back on 2025, celebrating our clients’ wins, and what’s in store for 2026
13th January
We’re starting 2026 well rested and looking forward to picking everything back up where we left off!
November ’25
Fundraising in 2026 and when is the best time to run your Christmas campaigns
18th November
In today’s edition we’ll be looking at the best times to run your Christmas campaigns and what you need to know about fundraising in 2026. You can also learn more about our journey into working with charities and non-profits.
It’s Trustees’ Week and the Charity Commission have launched their first risk assessment!
4th November
In today’s edition we’re pleased to be sharing the Charity Commission’s first Charity Risk Assessment, Trustees’ Week, the benefits of Discovery Workshops, and more!
October ’25
New fundraising regulations from 1st November and how to end your fundraising year on a high
21st October
In today’s edition we’re so excited to share how you can end the year on a fundraising high, new fundraising regulations, and what we’ve been up to in September & October.
Minimise your website’s environmental impact, improve your accessibility and a day in the life with Tash!
7th October
In the first edition of this month’s newsletter you can dive deeper into behind the scenes here at TIB!
September ’25
Common non-profit comms mistakes, 2025 status of UK fundraising, and a day in the life at The Idea Bureau!
23rd September
Our last newsletter for this month provides some great common comms mistakes you could be making and you can follow along with Ben’s day here at TIB!
International Day of Charity, fixing your funding problems and re-introducing ourselves
9th September
We can’t believe that September has arrived already! The weather has changed and autumn is in the air. This time of year feels like a fresh start with the new school year beginning.
August ’25
How AI is changing the SEO landscape, what we’ve been up to and a charity rebrand!
26th August
August is a special month for our newsletter as it means we’ve been doing Bureau for Good for an entire year!
How to create impactful stories with Mapbox, best practices for charity websites, and more!
12th August
This week we’re sharing tips on how to improve your website, how you can tell impactful stories with Mapbox, and more!
July ’25
How to boost your donations, The Charity Commissions latest report, and a project launch!
29th July
Donations are important for all charities so we’re sharing how to boost them, along with a project launch for The Resilience Project!
Impactful data visualisations and how you should be brave when launching fundraising campaigns
1st July
This week we’re sharing how data visualisations can help demonstrate your impact and how you should be brave when launching urgent fundraising campaigns.
June ’25
Diving into The National Deaf Children’s Society rebrand and how the latest spending review is going to affect charities
17th June
This week we’re looking into The National Deaf Children’s Society rebrand and how the latest spending review is going to affect charities.
It’s Volunteers’ Week, and charity falls victim to cyberattack
3rd June
This week we’re celebrating Volunteers’ Week, we have two organsations sharing their 2024 annual reports, and a charity falls victim to hackers who take over their website and emails.
May ’25
Celebrating International Day of UN peacekeepers, a new National Lottery Community Fund strategy, and more!
20th May
We’re celebrating International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, The National Lottery Community Funds Evidence & Impact Strategy, and more!
Why company values matter and changing donor patterns
6th May
Discover company values and their importance, learn how digital carbon emissions are measured, and how donor patterns are shifting
April ’25
Funding opportunities, green hosting and free climate workshops!
22nd April
This week we’re showcasing funding opportunities, green hosting and free climate workshops!
Celebrating international day for street children, Open Contracting Partnership turning 10 and 404 day
8th April
This week we’re celebrating international day for street children, Open Contracting Partnership’s 10th birthday and 404 day!
March ’25
How NHS England closing impacts disabled children, the benefits of resource centres, and more!
25th March
This week we’ve collated even more fantastic resources that we want to share with you, including why your charity or non-profit should have a resource library!
How to keep WordPress secure, and take part in the Charity Digital Skills Report.
11th March
There’s plenty to get involved with in this edition of Bureau for Good, including a call for evidence for the UK Governments Digital Inclusion Action Plan, and how to keep your WordPress secure.
February ’25
Discover a new highly accessible font, small charity week and the importance of your domain name
25th February
This week we’ve collated even more fantastic resources that we want to share with you, including a funding campaign for small charities!
Limiting AI’s impact and upskilling your password management
11th February
Discover UNICEF’s latest report, a new SEND podcast and learn about the environmental impact AI has.
January ’25
How to break up bottlenecks in your team and are you cookie compliant?
28th January
Learn how to improve your internal processes, celebrate 10 years of Open Contracting Partnership, and understand why networks matter for advocacy
Our 2024 roundup, data protection webinar and charity donations boost employee engagement
14th January
Look into how young employees care about their employers supporting charities, a webinar to help charities with data protection and the winner of our website audit competition!
December ’24
The impact of user testing and the growth of Bluesky
10th December
We’re sharing some fantastic charity and non-profit starter packs for Bluesky, demonstrating the importance of user testing, and sharing a new report about vulnerable children in the UK.
November ’24
Learn about Charity Fraud Awareness week, writing your next brief, and Bluesky!
26th November
Guiding you on how to write a brief, why your organisation should consider signing up to Bluesky, and promoting Charity Fraud Awareness week.
Celebrating Trustees’ Week, new initiatives and collaborations!
12th November
Celebrating Trustees’ Week, a new initiative from The Resilience Group, and a fantastic collaboration between Surrey Wildlife Trust and Ecosystems Knowledge Network.
October ’24
Let’s learn about impact and it’s importance in our sector
29th October
Understand the importance of impact measurement, how the public’s trust in charities is on the increase, and understand how to demonstrate your impact with an interactive map!
Attend a free one-day digital fundraising summit and learn why WordPress is the best CMS for your charity
15th October
A free, one-day digital fundraising summit, understanding why WordPress is the best CMS for you organisation, and how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting fundraising.
Discover your next funding opportunity and learn how to create engaging impact reports
1st October
Find your next funding opportunity, learn how to create engaging and accessible impact reports and discover how to increase your fundraising efforts.
September ’24
Announcing our new bespoke website audit service, how Google Fonts violates GDPR, and a competition!
17th September
Discover our new service offering and how to lower your digital carbon footprint
Understanding the importance of branding and how this can impact your fundraising efforts
3rd September
Find out how branding could be impacting your organisation and how to overcome brand inconsistency.
August ’24
Get to grips with your website’s carbon footprint, and how you can reduce your CO2 impact
20th August
We focus on the carbon impact tech has, how big tech companies are not as green as they claim and how you can understand the impact of your website
Understand the state of giving in the UK and learn how to lead a non-profit successfully
6th August
In this edition we share some useful links to a UK giving report, new publications and a fantastic book recommendation for non-profits!
