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Digital marketing insights for UK charities.

Practical guidance on Google Ad Grants, websites, video, and charity marketing — from people who work in the sector every day.

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26 June 2026 · 4 min read

The Real Cost of NOT Using Your Google Ad Grant

If someone offered your charity £90,000 every single year with no strings attached, you wouldn’t walk away. Yet, thousands of UK charities are effectively doing exactly that by ignoring the Google Ad Grant.

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19 June 2026 · 6 min read

7 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Donation Journey (and How to Fix Them)

Every time a potential supporter clicks your "Donate" button, they are making a choice to trust you with their hard-earned money. They’ve seen your impact, they believe in your mission, and they are ready to help.

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17 June 2026 · 6 min read

Does Website Accessibility Really Matter in 2026? (The Truth About WCAG 2.2)

In the world of UK charities, we often talk about "reaching everyone." It’s a core part of the mission for any organization working in social care, mental health, or community support. But as we move through 2026, there is one place where many charities are still unintentionally closing their doors: their own websites.

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16 June 2026 · 5 min read

Create Unforgettable Supporter Connections with These 5 Video Storytelling Tips

For most UK charities, the challenge isn’t finding a story to tell, it’s finding the right way to tell it. Every day, your team sees life-changing moments, from a child receiving specialist support to a community coming together to save a local landmark.

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15 June 2026 · 6 min read

Charity SEO 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering AI Search and Google Overviews

For years, the formula for charity digital marketing felt relatively stable: you’d write a blog post about your cause, pepper it with relevant keywords, and hope to land on the first page of Google. If you did, the clicks, and the donors, followed.

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12 June 2026 · 6 min read

The £90,000 Opportunity: A Simple Guide to Google Ad Grants for Charities

If someone told you there was a £90,000 annual marketing budget waiting for your charity, no strings attached, you’d probably ask where to sign. Yet, for thousands of registered charities across the UK, that exact pot of money sits untouched every single year.

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12 June 2026 · 5 min read

The Social Media Struggle: Why Consistency is King (And How We Handle It For You)

If you’re running a charity, you already know the "social media guilt." It’s that nagging feeling when you realise your last Instagram post was three weeks ago, or your Facebook page looks like a ghost town despite the incredible work your team is doing every single day. You want to be seen.

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12 June 2026 · 5 min read

Why Donors Don't 'Get' Your Mission: And How to Change That

You know exactly what your charity does. You see the late nights, the breakthrough moments with beneficiaries, and the quiet victories that happen in your community every single day.

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12 June 2026 · 5 min read

Your Charity Website is Outdated: The Hidden Cost of Looking 'Old'

Your Website is Your Charity’s Digital Front Door For many supporters, your website is the first place they meet your charity. Before they donate, volunteer, or get in touch, they look at your site to decide whether you feel trustworthy, active, and well run.

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