Contents of magazine
David McEvoy – pro bono partnerships can be hugely beneficial for charities.
Lyndon Stickley – mixed messages and sensationalised headlines are creating great confusion about AI.
Viki Bryant – be prepared to adapt to the changing needs and constraints of your corporate partners.
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Contents – No. 162 Early Summer 2025
Page 1 – Charities building lasting, meaningful engagement
Andy Jansons on successful sports event fundraising.
Page 2 – How charities should ask for pro bono support
David McEvoy on making pro bono requests to companies.
Page 3 – Getting the basics right before rushing into AI
Lyndon Stickley on upgrading into digital and the cloud before AI.
Page 4 – A shared purpose and practical partnership
Viki Bryant on achieving successful corporate partnerships.
Page 5 – Making data protection a reality rather than tick-box
Philip Brining on adequate protection for vulnerable individuals.
Page 6 - Ensuring a charity merger is successful
Jonathan Brinsden and Aimee Peacock on having the right focus.
Page 7 – Benefiting most from this year’s Google Ad Grant
Ollie Farrer on how best to utilise the 2025 Google Ad Grant.
Page 8 – A big VAT rebate for charities could be changing
Rupert Moyle and Lucy Hammond on the Capital Goods Scheme.
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