Third Sector Network

21/04/2026

💼 Corporate Support – The Great “Untapped” Resource for Charities

Every year, businesses give around £5 BILLION to UK charities.
That’s roughly £100 million every single week 🤯

And here’s the reality…
👉 It’s not just going to the big-name charities
👉 It’s far more accessible than most organisations realise
👉 And most smaller charities aren’t even asking

🤔 Why do businesses support charities?
✔️ PR & visibility – Being seen doing good matters
✔️ Reputation balancing – Many want to offset negative perceptions
✔️ Genuine goodwill – Yes, there are people who simply want to help

💡 And it’s NOT just about money…
Businesses can offer:
🎓 Training – e.g. social media, marketing, strategy
🚚 Resources – vehicles, staff time, logistics support
🤝 Connections – access to decision-makers and networks you’d never reach otherwise

⚠️ The biggest mistake?
Not asking.
You are not going cap in hand.
You offer something valuable: impact, story, visibility, purpose.

🚀 If you want to tap into this properly…
We’ve put together practical, no-nonsense online workshops to help you:
👉 Approach businesses with confidence
👉 Position your charity in the right way
👉 Actually secure support (not just send emails into the void)
🔗 https://thirdsectornetwork.co.uk/online-workshops

Third Sector Network’s online workshops support charities facing common, real-world challenges. Covering areas such as social media, communications, volunteer recruitment, engagement, and organisational development, each session focuses on practical issues charities regularly encounter.

14/04/2026

🤔 A thought for charity leaders and teams…

Branding is often treated as a “nice to have” — something to revisit later. But in reality, it plays a direct role in how your organisation is perceived, trusted and supported.

💻 🗨️ We’ve recently put together a new workshop focused on the practical side of charity branding — not theory, but how to build something clear, consistent and credible that reflects the quality of your work.

It’s particularly relevant if:

⌛ Your branding hasn’t been reviewed in years

🙋‍♂️ You’re not sure it helps you stand out

😕 Or it doesn’t quite reflect what your charity actually does

💻 🎦 Available to watch on-demand here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987321074832?aff=oddtdtcreator

Practical guidance to improve your charity’s branding, build trust and create an identity that supporters recognise and trust - WATCH NOW!

13/04/2026

“The charity sector pays badly.”

It’s a widely accepted view — but the data tells a more nuanced story.
According to the Living Wage Foundation:

12% of charity sector jobs are paid below the Real Living Wage
20% in the private sector
5% in the public sector

So what does that actually mean?

Yes — the charity sector lags behind the public sector on pay.

But it also outperforms the private sector when it comes to low-paid roles.

👉 That’s not what most people expect.

The reality is that charities sit in a difficult middle ground:

Balancing tight funding models, public expectations, and a strong values-driven mission — often without the structural support or income stability of the public sector.

💡 The takeaway isn’t that “charities are fine.”

It’s that the conversation around pay in the sector is often too simplistic.
If we want to improve pay and sustainability in charities, we need to:

Move beyond assumptions
Understand the structural pressures
And have a more honest, informed conversation about funding and expectations

Because better outcomes start with a clearer understanding of where we actually are.

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12/04/2026

Visit Third Sector Network’s website to access a wealth of resources tailored for charities aiming to grow and succeed.

Our consultancy and online training services offer unparalleled support for your organization's mission. 🌐💡

Unlock your charity's potential today by exploring our offerings.

05/02/2026

📢NEW BLOG POST💬

“We’ll deal with it later.”

How many times have those words come up in your charity? It feels reasonable — there’s always something more pressing, budgets are tight, and people are stretched. So we put things off… again.

The problem is that in small charities, later often never shows up at all. And without anyone making a bad decision, issues slowly build — quietly, invisibly, and exactly as everyone expected.

If this sounds familiar, take a moment to read this thoughtful piece on why waiting might actually be a bigger risk than we realise.

👉 Read here: https://thirdsectornetwork.co.uk/blog/f/why-wait-and-later-are-dangerous-words-for-charities

💬 Have you ever caught yourself saying “I’ll do that later”? What ended up happening? Let’s share stories below.

“We’ll deal with it later” is one of the most common phrases in small charities.

19/01/2026

📌 Are you part of a charity or non-profit looking to sharpen skills, get fresh ideas, or tackle everyday challenges?

Third Sector Network has a collection of online workshops designed specifically for charities — covering fundraising, governance, strategy and more. Watch on-demand at your convenience!

👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/workshops-for-charities-watch-on-demand-412519

Third Sector Network presents practical online workshops for charities and non-profits. Build skills, confidence and capacity with expert-led sessions designed for real-world challenges. Ideal for staff, trustees and leaders looking to develop and grow.

10/01/2026

💬 Leading a charity can be lonely — and developing good people takes time you rarely have.

Whether you’re a charity leader thinking about how to guide your organisation into 2026 and beyond, or you have staff you genuinely value but recognise may have skills gaps, confidence issues or limited experience, the right support can make a real difference.

Third Sector Network provides experienced charity sector professionals to mentor and support leaders and staff — offering space to think, honest guidance, and practical help grounded in real-world charity experience.

This isn’t generic coaching. It’s credible, sector-specific support designed to help people grow and organisations move forward with confidence.

👉 Learn more via the link below.

https://thirdsectornetwork.co.uk/mentoring-%26-support

07/01/2026

🎯 Before you plan anything else this year… know your audience.

Whether you’re working on your marketing, fundraising, grant funding or community engagement, everything works better when it’s built on a clear understanding of who your audience really is — both the people who already support you and the people you want to reach.

Our on-demand workshop Understanding Your Charity’s Audience Better is designed to help you step back, use the information you already have, and gain practical insight into what motivates your supporters, donors and volunteers.

It’s an ideal workshop to do at the start of the year, before strategies are set and time is spent heading in the wrong direction.

▶️ Watch anytime, at your own pace.
📍 Practical, realistic and built for charities with limited resources.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979718524399?aff=oddtdtcreator

27/09/2025

🌍 Diversity, Equality & Inclusion in Non-Profits

A truly inclusive charity is stronger, more credible and better at delivering its mission.

This workshop gives you:
✔️ Practical steps to improve diversity and equality
✔️ Guidance on embedding inclusive policies
✔️ Ideas for creating a welcoming culture for staff, volunteers and service users

🎓 Download and keep it so you can revisit as your DEI strategy grows.

👉 https://thirdsectornetwork.co.uk/online-workshops/ols/products/diversity-equality-inclusion-in-non-profits

22/09/2025

🏢🤝 Engaging Corporate Support for Your Charity

Businesses want to give back—but you need the right approach to turn interest into long-term partnerships.

In this downloadable workshop you’ll learn how to:
✔️ Identify companies that fit your mission
✔️ Pitch partnership ideas with confidence
✔️ Build relationships that create steady support year after year

🎓 Available to download and keep—ideal for trustees, fundraisers and senior managers.

👉 https://thirdsectornetwork.co.uk/online-workshops/ols/products/engaging-corporate-support-for-your-charity