Author Archives: Aidan Warner
Should charities keep the Presidents Club donations? What the public say
Most people say charities should keep the donations, but what should charities bear in mind about Presidents Club donations? Continue reading
Telling a better story about charities
NCVO's new guide will help charity communicators use language that resonates with the public when discussing tricky issues such as fundraising or pay. Continue reading
Hairdressers: a cut above charities?
What does it mean if 'charities are half as trusted as hairdressers'? Continue reading
Have charities misled the public about how they work?
Do we need to do something to narrow the gap between public perceptions about how charities work, and how they do? Continue reading
What does the case of Olive Cooke tell us about charities?
Attention was focused on charity fundraising last week when direct marketing was said to have contributed to the apparent suicide of a 92-year-old woman. Continue reading
General election 2015 manifestos – what they would mean for charities
How have voluntary sector priorities fared among the parties’ proposals for government? Continue reading
A view from Liberal Democrat Party Conference
The last of our blogs on the 2014 party conferences. Campaigners shouldn't disregard the Lib Dems. Continue reading
The SARAH Bill – is it OK to change the law for a PR stunt?
Is there still value in the social action, responsibility and heroism bill, even if it won't make any difference in a courtroom? Continue reading
Please no ‘safety net’ for charity clichés
The charity sector's crimes against English. Continue reading
