Small charities

There is some debate around what constitutes a ‘small charity’. Many would consider a small charity to be any organisation with a turnover of less than £1 million, while others would say less than £25,000. However, while others debate those details, in this showcase you can find examples of smaller organisations that have excelled in fundraising. You will also discover handy tips and articles that might be useful if you work in a small charity yourself. 

We are always looking for more inspiration for this showcase, so if you know of a small charity that has a fundraising success story to share, please let us know.  

Do it yourself fundraising

by Marc Pitman

Start-up nonprofits often ask me, ‘How do we raise money?’. The panic of making budget seems to make raising money impossible without knowing someone rich and famous like Bill Gates or Warren Buffet.

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Morinville and District Hands Across the Seas (HATS) ‘delightful treasures’ event

The organisers of the ‘delightful treasures’ event.

by SOFII

Small local events often raise small amounts of money. But if there are hundreds nationally, or even internationally, they have the potential to raise thousands.

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Goonj..: dignity through recycled clothing

by SOFII

Collecting clothing for distribution or resale is one of the most ancient and venerable of charitable activities. The charity gift, or thrift, shop concept is built upon it. So SOFII is delighted to honour this enterprising initiative from Goonj.., the first organisation in India to address the issue of decent clothing.

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Goderich medical clinic campaign

by SOFII

A really lovely appeal, which shows that it pays to have a couple of direct mail professionals living in your town. In this case, holiday residents Mary Attfield and Steve Thomas set about organising a simple but effective local appeal to make sure local people could have access to their own doctors.

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