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Open Working with Tom Youll
Being open, transparent, and vulnerable Third Sector Lab is on the hunt for great examples of open working. By sharing our work, it’s possible to self-reflect, attract funding, and learn from the...
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Open Working Programme with Power to Change
Third Sector Lab is working with Power to Change to help grantees from their Discovery fund to access a new way of working. As part of the Open Working Programme, Third Sector Lab provides fully-funded...
View ArticleCharity Digital Skills Report 2023: 5 Things You Need To Know
The Charity Digital Skills Report 2023 went live this morning. Since its inception in 2017, this annual report has become a barometer of digital needs and trends in the third sector. We’ve put together...
View ArticleScottish Social Housing Charter: Bring Reports to Life with Animation
The Scottish Social Housing Charter establishes standards that all social landlords aim to achieve. All housing associations must produce an Annual Return on the Charter (ARC) measuring how well their...
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Digital Trustees: A Guide for Third Sector Organisations
Third sector organisations can be structured in all sorts of different ways. Most charities are led by a board of volunteers called trustees, who steer the organisation in the right direction. This may...
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How are Charities Using Social Media in 2023?
Social media is not only a “nice to have” for charities, it’s a vital part of their communications. It’s used to raise awareness, connect with donors, and mobilise volunteers. Here are a few innovative...
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Websites Explained: How to Build a House
Third Sector Lab has worked with a wide range of organisations to develop their websites. We’re good at this because we don’t overcomplicate things. Web design and development can be confusing, but our...
View ArticleCelebrating Success: Content Design in the Children’s Sector
On Wednesday, I had the pleasure of attending a roundtable initiative designed to improve content design in the children’s sector. These roundtables started in November 2022 while Third Sector Lab was...
View ArticlePartnering with United Voices Network to Promote Anti-Racist Youth Work
This Black History Month, I’ve handed over my Twitter platform of over 37,000 followers to United Voices Network. Throughout October, they’ll be using it to amplify the voices of Black youth workers...
View ArticleSeven Ways AI Can Streamline Your Video Production Process
With so many AI tools cropping up at once, how can the third sector keep up? Darryl Corner is the Video and Audio Lead at Third Sector Lab, and he’s pulled together a list of AI tools which can make...
View ArticleOpportunity: Communication, Content And Marketing Intern
Please note this opportunity is only available to University of Glasgow students, as it is part-funded by Santander Universities Internship Programme. This role will be paid at £15 per hour – 20hrs...
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A Quick Guide to Digital Transformation
A side-eye from a dog. That was my day yesterday. I spent the afternoon working with Mearns Kirk Helping Hands – an incredible charity reducing isolation for older people. We explored technical needs...
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Digital Trustees, Explained
Digital Trustees started in 2022 in an effort to diversify trustee recruitment in the third sector. Too often, boards recruit within their own networks, leading to homogenous groups of skills and...
View ArticleThe Open Working Programme, Explained
As digital transformation reshapes the third sector, transparent and open communication has become essential. For nonprofits and funders alike, the ability to share progress, challenges, and insights...
View ArticleThe Curve, Explained
This blog post is an overview of the Curve, the training initiative run by Third Sector Lab. It outlines why the initiative began, some of our key findings and contributions, and our next steps. As...
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