This week we ask some of our Rocket Scientists What is important for services working with young people? Over the last year, we have evaluated a range of programmes supporting young people. Our clients include the Wise Group, Venture Trust, Scottish Waterways Trust, Princes Trust, and Centrepoint. This work has given us the opportunity to […]
London and philanthropy – an opportunity for the Mayor of London?
Heather McLoughlin looks at what Rocket Science is doing to help the Mayor of London and the GLA understand the importance of civic philanthropy to London. Read here to find out what you can do to get involved. London is a city of contradictions. Home to more billionaires than any other city in the world […]
What makes a charity strong? (Hint: it’s not the computers…)
Rocket Science has helped many charities understand their strengths and weaknesses through our Organisational Strengths Review service. James Turner highlights what we have learned about their needs. What makes a charity strong? Is it the people? The ethos? The work that they do? Just possibly the resources that they have? Over the past two years, we […]
2017 Rich List . Challenges and opportunities for London
John Griffiths reflects on the opportunities for London by rethinking philanthropy in the capital. The Sunday Times’ publication of the Rich List 2017 shows that the rich are getting richer. The wealthiest 1000 individuals, who enjoy a combined total wealth of £685 billion, saw this increase by 14%, or £82.5 billion, in the last year.[1] […]
Funders fix your forms! Here’s how
Forms, forms, forms – a necessary evil in grant-making, but how can we make them less frustrating for applicants and funders? James Turner gives his advice! Endless questions. Impossible questions. Pointless questions. These are the Big Three faults of funding application forms. I’ve been on both sides of the fence – both designing the forms […]
Charities – down to the wire
Small and medium charities are struggling to survive. In this article, Caroline Masundire reflects on the reasons why and what needs to be done to support them in the future. Many small and medium sized charities are bearing the brunt of austerity – losing grants and contracts whilst managing increasing demand for their services which […]
