Joe Lepper

Somerset, United Kingdom

Joe Lepper has more than 20 years journalism experience. Clients include @CharityTimes @CharityDigiOrg @Cypnow. Podcasts @FFScout_Joe

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Legal and tech experts join Charity Commission’s board - Charity Times

1 day ago | charitytimes.com | Joe Lepper

The Charity Commission has bolstered its board with the appointments of solicitor Tasnim Kalid and digital government expert Alan Mather.
Ofsted praises 'rare' turnaround at York children’s services - CYP Now

1 week ago | cypnow.co.uk | Joe Lepper

A change of leadership since it was rated as 'requires improvement' by Ofsted three years ago has helped improve support, found inspectors. Senior leaders' “relentless drive" has led to "significant improvements, on a considerable scale", they added. Improvement has included an “unwavering commitment to workforce stability”, which “has allowed the development of skilled workers and improved management oversight”.
UK Youth launches search for permanent chief executive - CYP Now

1 week ago | cypnow.co.uk | Joe Lepper

Since Okezie left, the role has been covered on interim basis by Vicky Browning, who is a former chief executive of charity sector leaders’ body ACEVO and spent seven years leading communications organisation CharityComms. The charity is one of the largest youth organisations in the UK, with an annual income of £16.1m and 130 staff in the year ending March 2024 according to the Charity Commission’s register.
Youth homelessness charity forced to turn away young people due to demand surge

1 week ago | charitytimes.com | Joe Lepper

London based youth homelessness charity New Horizon has announced it is no longer accepting new young people to its services due to a surge in demand. It stresses that the move “is not a permanent change” but has been made to ensure it can continue to support its existing cohort of young people. This is the first time since the Covid pandemic in six decades that the charity has not had an open-door policy to young people in London who are homeless or where their safety is at risk.
Former football charity chief to lead sports and culture charity

1 week ago | charitytimes.com | Joe Lepper

Glasgow City Council’s arm’s length sports and culture charity Glasgow Life has appointed Kay Morrison as its chief executive. Morrison is a former chief executive of Falkirk Football Club’s foundation and will join Glasgow Life in July from her current role as CEO of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture. “It’s a privilege to be joining Glasgow Life at such a pivotal moment,” said Morrison, who replaces Susan Deighan, who is to retire.
Funder offers charities ‘social change’ grants of up to £50,000 to boost training

1 week ago | charitytimes.com | Joe Lepper

Goldsmiths' Foundation, the charitable arm of jewellers’ membership body Goldsmiths’ Company, is offering grants of up to £50,000 to organisations supporting training and vocational skills with a focus on “creativity and social change”. Its Inaugural Grants Fund is open for applications until 5 May and is inviting applications from charities involved in craft, design, art and architecture. It is looking to fund operating costs or support specific projects with grants of up to £50,000.
Navy charity handed £368,500 to support submariners’ families

1 week ago | charitytimes.com | Joe Lepper

Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) has been handed £368,500 by the Armed Forced Covenant Fund Trust to support the families of submariners in the west of Scotland. It aims to help families tackle challenges of separation, support their mental health, foster community connections and enhance their social support.
Jewellers body offers grants of up to £50,000 to boost training

1 week ago | bettersociety.net | Joe Lepper

Goldsmiths Foundation, the charitable arm of jewellers’ membership body Goldsmiths’ Company, is offering grants of up to £50,000 to organisations supporting training and vocational skills with a focus on “creativity and social change”. Its Inaugural Grants Fund is open for applications until 5 May and is inviting applications from charities involved in craft, design, art and architecture. It is looking to fund operating costs or support specific projects with grants of up to £50,000.
Best website builders in 2025

1 week ago | charitydigital.org.uk | Christine L. Chiu |Mary Wessel |Ioan Marc Jones |Joe Lepper

Not just for charities on a small budget, website builders offer low-cost solutions with nearly as much creativity as going custom. We look at the best website builders out there and what works best for different needs. Website builders for beginnersFor charities starting out or charities who have limited experience web-building, going with a platform that offers templates, no coding, and a user-friendly interface is best. Here are some of our favourites for beginners.
Disabled children wait 'over a year' for social care assessments - CYP Now

1 week ago | cypnow.co.uk | Joe Lepper

Without this assessment families are unable to receive vital council support needed, warns disability charity Sense, which has carried out the research. This involved a survey of more than 1,000 parents and carers of disabled children, and compiling assessment delay data from local authorities. Among those surveyed just under half said that “they are struggling to cope” without support, said the charity.