Melissa Moody

1 week ago | charitytimes.com | Melissa Moody

The Fawcett Society has announced Penny East as the charity’s new chief executive. East takes over from interim chief executive, Martha Hannan, who covered the period following Jemima Olchawski’s departure at the end of February. East has worked in the charity sector for the last fifteen years, most recently she spent four years as a director at Think Ahead, the mental health charity that advocates for a social approach to mental health provision throughout the NHS.

2 weeks ago | charitytimes.com | Melissa Moody

Specialist lender Cambridge & Counties Bank has launched a new, dedicated banking service for charities in the UK with deposits over £1 million. The new proposition will include specialist customer support, dedicated contacts, and a straightforward application process. Rates of up to 4.60% gross/AER fixed on the bank’s fixed rate charity savings are currently available.

2 weeks ago | charitytimes.com | Melissa Moody

Youth mental health charity YoungMinds has announced its chief executive, Laura Bunt, will be stepping down this spring. The charity has appointed Abigail Ampofo to be Interim chief executive for a year while they transition into new leadership. Bunt has spent the last two years leading the organisation through a significant period of change, including rebranding the charity and designing a new strategy.

2 weeks ago | charitytimes.com | Melissa Moody

The Fundraising Regulator has today published a new Code of Fundraising Practice, set to take effect on 1 November 2025. It says that the new code delivers a "proportionate approach to regulation that protects the public without placing undue constraints on fundraisers."The new Code, which is 45% shorter than the current Code, has been designed to be clearer and easier to navigate for charities, fundraisers, and the public.

1 month ago | charitytimes.com | Melissa Moody

Cycling UK has today unveiled a refreshed brand. Developed in close partnership with the creative agency elvis, Cycling UK’s new brand is designed to "underpin the charity's commitment to creating happier, healthier and greener communities through cycling". Through its new look and feel, Cycling UK aims to show that more people cycling has far-reaching benefits for everyone, and not just those who cycle.