Cost of living hub
During the cost of living crisis, many more individuals will reach out to charities for vital support. We understand the pressure on services and staff alike, so we've put some of our key resources in one place. From funding guides and staff training, to insightful commentary, articles and links, these are resources designed to help you to help others, especially those seeking welfare support.
Cost of living commentary, updates and useful links
Cost of living crisis – guidance and advice
This document was put together by the internal DSC wellbeing team to provide some guidance and advice to our staff...
Fighting fuel poverty and food insecurity – Armed Forces charities and the cost-of-living-crisis
Rhiannon Doherty, Research Co-ordinator at DSC, explores some of the findings from her new report on the Armed Forces Sector.
Cost of Living Crisis: Grant-Makers Going the Extra Mile
DSC's Researcher, Ross Hardy, talks through some grant-makers who are going that extra mile for individuals in need.
No Minister, the cost of living crisis is definitely not over
Jay Kennedy, DSC's Director of Development and Delivery, looks closely at data from Citizens Advice and The Trussell Trust to...
Supporting your staff in challenging times
Here are some simple actions you can take to make sure wellbeing is a priority in your organisation.
Keep calm and carry on asking: fundraising in the cost-of-living crisis
Fundraising is difficult right now, but keep on going!
Useful cost of living links and external resources
Whether you work at a charity that helps individuals that need help relating to the cost of living, or if...
Key tips and articles
A selection of key funding, and practical 'how to', guides
The Guide to New Trusts 2024/25
Finding new grant-makers is a time-consuming and intricate business. The Guide to New Trusts takes...
The Guide to Grants for Individuals in Need 2024/25
This is the ultimate guide for charities and organisations working on the front line, supporting...
Community Fundraising
Community Fundraising is one of the oldest, best known and most resilient forms of fundraising.
The Complete Fundraising Handbook
Best sellerIf you are a fundraiser or someone who needs to raise money for your organisation...
The Directory of Grant Making Trusts 2024/25
Best sellerWith this guide, you'll have access to key information on over 2,000 grant-makers, each with...
Grants Fundraising
Growing your income from grant-makers is a recipe for charity fundraising success.
A selection of courses and events coming up
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Good corporate support isn't about simply asking hopefully. The best corporate-charity partnerships – and the ones that pay off –...
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This beginner’s course will take you step-by-step through the marketing planning process, from identifying supporter needs to developing objectives and...
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In this webinar you will learn get a crucial overview on the role that core costs play in the fundraising...
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