Beth Upton
@bethupton.bsky.social
high value fundraising consultant | labrador owner | parent | business owner | intersectional feminist | enthusiastic cook | roller blader | flute player | Kent dweller | London longer.
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"The greatest threat to people in the UK is disinformation... People are being radicalised online in days."
Neil Basu tells @lewisgoodall.com about the dangers of social media in the war on terror in the UK.
Neil Basu tells @lewisgoodall.com about the dangers of social media in the war on terror in the UK.
June 30, 2025 at 10:09 AM
"The greatest threat to people in the UK is disinformation... People are being radicalised online in days."
Neil Basu tells @lewisgoodall.com about the dangers of social media in the war on terror in the UK.
Neil Basu tells @lewisgoodall.com about the dangers of social media in the war on terror in the UK.
His son attempted to not pay me for work i had done for his charity (i used the courts to get what i was owed) so this lack of morals does not surprise me.
March 6, 2025 at 9:57 AM
His son attempted to not pay me for work i had done for his charity (i used the courts to get what i was owed) so this lack of morals does not surprise me.
So, the trump gaza video. Wow. I cant unsee that.
February 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
So, the trump gaza video. Wow. I cant unsee that.
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The Wolfson Foundation has pledged to spend more than £200m over the next five years and has retained a focus on funding building projects as part of its new strategy
Foundation pledges £200m in funding over next five years
www.civilsociety.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The Wolfson Foundation has pledged to spend more than £200m over the next five years and has retained a focus on funding building projects as part of its new strategy
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The Barratt Foundation Trust said its £300,000 grant programme would no longer accept applications in a bid to review the efficiency of the programme
Grantmaker closes applications to programme after almost half of applicants failed to meet criteria
The Barratt Foundation Trust’s programme is switching to a multi-year funding model
www.thirdsector.co.uk
January 8, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The Barratt Foundation Trust said its £300,000 grant programme would no longer accept applications in a bid to review the efficiency of the programme
I run a community group in Facebook. The audience was already on Facebook. I have teied in the past to move them to LinkedIn, with no success.
Any pointers on where else I could try moving them to?
Any pointers on where else I could try moving them to?
January 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I run a community group in Facebook. The audience was already on Facebook. I have teied in the past to move them to LinkedIn, with no success.
Any pointers on where else I could try moving them to?
Any pointers on where else I could try moving them to?
They are scared of him, or they like the cut of his jib but didnt want to say so ahead of the election result.
Either way... this is grim!
Either way... this is grim!
ICYMI
Zuckerberg - who earlier this year said he wanted Meta to be politically “neutral” and reduced the prominence of political content across its apps - has had the company donate $1mn to Trump's inauguration fund
It's the first time Meta has donated to an inauguration fund
on.ft.com/4fexOD6
Zuckerberg - who earlier this year said he wanted Meta to be politically “neutral” and reduced the prominence of political content across its apps - has had the company donate $1mn to Trump's inauguration fund
It's the first time Meta has donated to an inauguration fund
on.ft.com/4fexOD6
Meta donates $1mn to Donald Trump’s inauguration fund
First-time contribution shows social media platform and its chief are trying to mend relations with president-elect
on.ft.com
December 13, 2024 at 7:23 AM
They are scared of him, or they like the cut of his jib but didnt want to say so ahead of the election result.
Either way... this is grim!
Either way... this is grim!
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Three Bluesky success stories plus tips about how to grow your charity's account here.
> The growth of charity Bluesky <
> The growth of charity Bluesky <
The growth of charity Bluesky
Examples of charities doing well on Bluesky and tips so you can do the same.
madlinblog.wordpress.com
November 28, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Three Bluesky success stories plus tips about how to grow your charity's account here.
> The growth of charity Bluesky <
> The growth of charity Bluesky <
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All of my six top tips for fundraising in no particular order are now on the blog!
Here they are in summary form:
Listen 1st
Involve & engage
Show your working
Document your processes
Plan, Do, Learn
Use pictures
www.3rdsectormissioncontrol.co.uk/my-six-top-t...
Here they are in summary form:
Listen 1st
Involve & engage
Show your working
Document your processes
Plan, Do, Learn
Use pictures
www.3rdsectormissioncontrol.co.uk/my-six-top-t...
November 26, 2024 at 11:36 AM
All of my six top tips for fundraising in no particular order are now on the blog!
Here they are in summary form:
Listen 1st
Involve & engage
Show your working
Document your processes
Plan, Do, Learn
Use pictures
www.3rdsectormissioncontrol.co.uk/my-six-top-t...
Here they are in summary form:
Listen 1st
Involve & engage
Show your working
Document your processes
Plan, Do, Learn
Use pictures
www.3rdsectormissioncontrol.co.uk/my-six-top-t...
I nearly missed my business-birthday this year... and it's now 14 years I've been plugging away at improving the quality of high value fundraising for charities. I started during the great quango cull of 2010 which had a massive impact on trust fundraising as more orgs entered the market... cont'd
a man from schitt 's creek says fourteen in a car
Alt: a man from schitt 's creek says fourteen in a car
media.tenor.com
November 26, 2024 at 9:21 AM
I nearly missed my business-birthday this year... and it's now 14 years I've been plugging away at improving the quality of high value fundraising for charities. I started during the great quango cull of 2010 which had a massive impact on trust fundraising as more orgs entered the market... cont'd
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#journorequest looking for Global Majority folks in and adjacent to the Philanthropic, Charity, NGO and INGO sector to write for Uncharitable Papers. Particularly pieces critical of the sector and present the experiences & views of marginalised folk. All published pieces are paid! DM me.
November 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM
#journorequest looking for Global Majority folks in and adjacent to the Philanthropic, Charity, NGO and INGO sector to write for Uncharitable Papers. Particularly pieces critical of the sector and present the experiences & views of marginalised folk. All published pieces are paid! DM me.
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Editorial: "It's a unique case but it risks raising public scepticism about the work of a sector that is achieving extraordinary results at a time of extreme challenge"
Andy Ricketts: The sector should beware the fallout from The Captain Tom Foundation saga
It's a unique case but it risks raising public scepticism about the work of a sector that is achieving extraordinary results at a time of extreme challenge
www.thirdsector.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Editorial: "It's a unique case but it risks raising public scepticism about the work of a sector that is achieving extraordinary results at a time of extreme challenge"
I am watching Captain Tom: What Went Wrong on BBC iPlayer. I tuned out of the circus at the time so I missed this gem at the time...
Cliff Richard AND Russ Abbott!
Cliff Richard AND Russ Abbott!
November 21, 2024 at 5:27 PM
I am watching Captain Tom: What Went Wrong on BBC iPlayer. I tuned out of the circus at the time so I missed this gem at the time...
Cliff Richard AND Russ Abbott!
Cliff Richard AND Russ Abbott!
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Frank Water is a small but mighty charity. Now they are looking for a CEO to take them to the next stage in their evolution. Check out this fabulous opportunity.
www.frankwater.com/frank-water-...
www.frankwater.com/frank-water-...
Frank Water seeks a new CEO - Frank Water
Hours of work: 25 to 28 hours per week , flexible. Hybrid working in Bristol office. Closing date 25 November.
www.frankwater.com
November 20, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Frank Water is a small but mighty charity. Now they are looking for a CEO to take them to the next stage in their evolution. Check out this fabulous opportunity.
www.frankwater.com/frank-water-...
www.frankwater.com/frank-water-...
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If you want to understand the #farmers inheritance tax issue you only need to read this.
Thanks to @duncanstott.bsky.social for sharing.
All content available in the alt text too.
Thanks to @duncanstott.bsky.social for sharing.
All content available in the alt text too.
November 20, 2024 at 10:48 AM
If you want to understand the #farmers inheritance tax issue you only need to read this.
Thanks to @duncanstott.bsky.social for sharing.
All content available in the alt text too.
Thanks to @duncanstott.bsky.social for sharing.
All content available in the alt text too.
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So, I've just created a new group on LinkedIn, to help diversify speaker panels at Charity events, so that we don't see the same faces everywhere on repeat. Please help spread the word: www.linkedin.com/groups/13127...
We are also here on BlueSky: diversespeakers.bsky.social
#DiversityMatters
We are also here on BlueSky: diversespeakers.bsky.social
#DiversityMatters
November 19, 2024 at 9:04 AM
So, I've just created a new group on LinkedIn, to help diversify speaker panels at Charity events, so that we don't see the same faces everywhere on repeat. Please help spread the word: www.linkedin.com/groups/13127...
We are also here on BlueSky: diversespeakers.bsky.social
#DiversityMatters
We are also here on BlueSky: diversespeakers.bsky.social
#DiversityMatters
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Another million new users here yesterday. My starter pack of UK charities is now up to 127.
Expecting another flurry today. Do say hi if your org is new.
#BlueMonday
Expecting another flurry today. Do say hi if your org is new.
#BlueMonday
November 18, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Another million new users here yesterday. My starter pack of UK charities is now up to 127.
Expecting another flurry today. Do say hi if your org is new.
#BlueMonday
Expecting another flurry today. Do say hi if your org is new.
#BlueMonday
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#StarterPack for UK Charity Chief Execs, Trustees & Directors here.... many thanks to @howardlake.bsky.social for pulling this together :-)
bsky.app/starter-pack...
bsky.app/starter-pack...
November 17, 2024 at 8:02 PM
#StarterPack for UK Charity Chief Execs, Trustees & Directors here.... many thanks to @howardlake.bsky.social for pulling this together :-)
bsky.app/starter-pack...
bsky.app/starter-pack...
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One for my fellow fundraisers: a little insight into the Henry Smith Charity's likely new grant programmes now they're recruiting to three Programme Director positions for the programme areas:
A Safer Future
Parenting & Early Years
Transitioning into Adulthood
www.hsc-opportunities.org/how-to-apply
A Safer Future
Parenting & Early Years
Transitioning into Adulthood
www.hsc-opportunities.org/how-to-apply
November 9, 2024 at 8:14 AM
One for my fellow fundraisers: a little insight into the Henry Smith Charity's likely new grant programmes now they're recruiting to three Programme Director positions for the programme areas:
A Safer Future
Parenting & Early Years
Transitioning into Adulthood
www.hsc-opportunities.org/how-to-apply
A Safer Future
Parenting & Early Years
Transitioning into Adulthood
www.hsc-opportunities.org/how-to-apply
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November 5, 2024 at 9:08 PM
I'm prob not going to be talking charity/ philanthropy/ fundraising/ politics much on here for a while because I'm currently obsessed with this new tiny human - Emily, whonarrived two weeks ago.
I will probably just lurk for a bit and watch this new platform develop!
I will probably just lurk for a bit and watch this new platform develop!
November 5, 2024 at 10:26 PM
I'm prob not going to be talking charity/ philanthropy/ fundraising/ politics much on here for a while because I'm currently obsessed with this new tiny human - Emily, whonarrived two weeks ago.
I will probably just lurk for a bit and watch this new platform develop!
I will probably just lurk for a bit and watch this new platform develop!
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Open letter to the chancellor on the impact of increased employer National Insurance Contributions for charities
2100+ signed already.
2100+ signed already.
Open letter to the chancellor on the impact of increased employer National Insurance Contributions for charities
www.ncvo.org.uk
November 1, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Open letter to the chancellor on the impact of increased employer National Insurance Contributions for charities
2100+ signed already.
2100+ signed already.
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Josh Simons is completely right www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Westminster’s reliance on Elon Musk’s X is ‘totally wrong’, says Labour MP
Exclusive: Josh Simons, close ally of Starmer, suggests Musk manipulates platform’s algorithm to boost his own interests
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2024 at 8:18 PM
Josh Simons is completely right www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Added a load more people to this starter pack. Let us know if we've missed you and you should be on it.
go.bsky.app/41CRePg
go.bsky.app/41CRePg
October 13, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Added a load more people to this starter pack. Let us know if we've missed you and you should be on it.
go.bsky.app/41CRePg
go.bsky.app/41CRePg
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Perspective is always helpful.
September 21, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Perspective is always helpful.