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1 week ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | Mary Wessel |Laura Stanley
More than two million people are living with sight loss in the UK. As well as those who are registered as sight impaired, that includes people waiting for surgery whose visual impairment might be temporary. An accessible website, with effective colour contrast and accessible fonts, means even more people can access your services, support your charity, or volunteer for your organisation. And designing an accessible website helps everyone.
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1 week ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | James C. Corcoran |Laura Stanley |Ioan Marc Jones
Join TechSmart for a day of insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and the latest in non-profit technology advancementsThe world of technology is moving at incredible speed, and the not-for-profit (NFP) sector can’t afford to be left behind.
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1 week ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | Laura Stanley |Jenny Phipps |Mary Wessel
Much has been said about the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform how charities work and improve their efficiency. However, while the hype around AI is very real, it is not the cure all for everything. Unless basic systems are set up, documented, and properly maintained, very little is to be gained by employing AI in the first place. Take, for instance, CRM systems. Research from Blackbaud found that just a fifth of charities say they are getting the most out of their CRM system.
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1 week ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | Mary Wessel |Ioan Marc Jones |Laura Stanley
Hyperlinks are the clickable text that take users to another page on your website, another location on the web, or to a document. They are sometimes also called “anchor text” or “link labels”. They’re the words that are often underlined, in a different colour, or both. The hyperlink text needs to tell people where they’re going if they click on it. Get hyperlink text right and everyone benefits: it’s great for user experience, accessibility, and search engine optimisation (SEO).
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2 weeks ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | Laura Stanley |Ioan Marc Jones |Elaine Taylor |Kellie E. Smith
We explore how fundraisers can collect donations easily with a new app from fundraising experts as you LiveDigital fundraising has become an increasingly fundamental part of a charity’s fundraising strategy, with online donations becoming more popular as society moves towards a more cashless existence.
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3 weeks ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | Ioan Marc Jones |Kellie E. Smith |Laura Stanley
The Charity Digital Code of Practice has been revised and updated to meet the challenges of 2025, with extensive information on procurement, data, and artificial intelligence The Charity Digital Code of Practice (Code) addresses the digital skills gap in charities. The first iteration in 2018 proved immediately useful, as charity leaders navigated the challenges of the pandemic, such as the shifts to remote working and the move to digital service delivery.
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3 weeks ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | Laura Stanley |Helen Olszowska |Kellie E. Smith
Launching your fundraising event is one thing – getting people to join it is another. Charities and fundraisers are always looking for creative ways to promote their events and reach as many people as possible, to inspire more donations and encourage participation. To that end, social media has become an increasingly valuable tool for fundraisers, helping them to grow entire communities around their events and sharing them widely with others, regardless of location or demographic.
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3 weeks ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | Mary Wessel |Laura Stanley
The need for more time in the charity sector is a constant cause for concern, particularly for charity finance teams. As a result of high-pressure funding environments and charities’ determination to do the best possible work for their service users, lack of time has undoubtedly been a key challenge for charity financial teams, especially given the gravity of their work.
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3 weeks ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | Mary Wessel |Laura Stanley
Digital exclusion is a significant issue, and one that 82% of charities are concerned about. There are many reasons that someone could be digitally excluded. That might be having limited access to internet and devices, a lack of digital skills, or a website not being fully accessible for disabled people. According to the , more than 19 million people across the UK face some form of digital exclusion.
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3 weeks ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | Laura Stanley |Kellie E. Smith
Many charities offer a range of digital services to help meet a particular need or to plug a gap in existing services that aren’t fit for purpose. While many of these digital services can be delivered using out-of-the-box technology, many need something more bespoke to meet their unique needs. Here are five steps to developing your own technology for service delivery. Establish your user needsBefore developing your technology, it’s crucial that it actually meets a user need.
