Comms checklist for trustees
Trustees have a role to play in effective communication at their charity: a checklist can help them.
How relevant are your communications?
If your communication doesn’t seem relevant to them, your audience won’t engage with it.
4 lessons for crisis communication
At some point, all communicators are likely to find themselves dealing with a crisis – considering possible risks beforehand could make all the difference.
3 communication lessons from dancing
It occurs to me that dance is one of the many, many forms of human communication. It’s a way for individuals and groups to express something for which words might not do the trick.
5 charities that changed my life
As a comms specialist for not-for-profit organisations, charities are a big part of my life. This blog celebrates some of these charities.
3 vital elements for team communication
Last week my family and I were lucky enough to go and see the England Lionesses football team play at the Euros. It was a fantastic experience! It always is when you watch your country’s national side and feel part of the extended ‘team’ in the stadium. When watching football matches, I’m always fascinated by … Read more
3 communication lessons from football commentators
It’s fair to say that I live in a football-mad household. My husband and 14-year-old are both fans. He has been watching the beautiful game for more than 40 years and she is a cracking left back for a local team. While I wouldn’t describe myself as a devotee, I’m happy to watch a match … Read more
A kindness interview with the Mayor of Reading
I recently had the opportunity to talk to my friend and colleague, Rachel Eden, about kindness in public service. Rachel has been an elected member of Reading Borough Council since 2010, has stood as a parliamentary candidate in 2 General Elections and is the current Mayor of Reading. She also runs her own finance and … Read more
What if… people involved in politics are kind?
This month’s guest blog comes from Malcolm Powers, who shares his experiences of kindness in politics. The dominant narrative we have about politics right now, especially on a national level in the UK, is not about kindness, so I’m delighted to read a different perspective. I’m Labour and you’re Conservative so we hate each other. … Read more
You’ve got a comms strategy – now what?
I recently spoke at the NHS Charities Together conference and the LUPC-SUPC procurement conference about how to build a comms strategy.