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Misinformation: the fight of our professional lives

March 29, 2021

Tackling misinformation and disinformation will be the fight of charity communicators' lives over the next ten years.

21 years on from the Section 2a fight

February 17, 2021

How the media covered the repeal of Section 28 / Section 2a in Scotland.

One in ten firms engage in Pridewash

July 1, 2019

Over 10% of companies delivering a Pride-themed campaign scored less than 80% for their steps to improve LGBT+ rights.

Watchout for Pridewash season

June 24, 2019

Like polluting brands that "greenwash" their reputation by embarking on meaningless environmental corporate social responsibility, so we are starting to see Pridewash. These brands have a dodgy track record on LGBT rights, but are now celebrating Pride.

Will Extinction Rebellion mark the start of more direct action?

April 26, 2019

Environment protests have reached a new level with Extinction Rebellion in 33 countries. Now, the tactics used could inspire a new wave of radical protest.

Can people power save the United Kingdom?

March 27, 2019

The impact of the United Kingdom's crooked 2016 referendum to leave the European Union is fast unravelling as "Brexit" looms, but there's a chance that people power could just save the country from an uncertain future.

Campaigners mustn’t feel chilled by the Lobbying Act

July 16, 2018

The turmoil in British politics increases daily – and with it the possibility of a General Election within the next 12 months. Such an election would mean that any activity currently underway which could be seen as influencing the way people vote would be covered by the Lobbying Act and Electoral Commission’s regulations. Recent research from the Sheila […]

Charities must have the freedom to campaign

January 17, 2018

Charities have a vital role to play in campaigning for positive social change as they are well placed to spot the unintended consequences of legislation and can highlight gaps that risk leaving sections of our society behind. Even the Charity Commission for England and Wales acknowledges that while charities must be independent from party politics […]