Posts by Robyn Barclay

This blog post is an overview of the Curve, the training initiative run by Third Sector Lab. It outlines why the initiative began, some of our key findings and contributions, and our next steps.  As digital skills became more essential during the pandemic, many in the third sector faced significant knowledge gaps. To help bridge…

As digital transformation reshapes the third sector, transparent and open communication has become essential. For nonprofits and funders alike, the ability to share progress, challenges, and insights openly builds trust and fosters collaboration.  The Open Working Programme was launched in 2022 to support the sector in embedding open working practices, making digital communications a powerful…

A comprehensive recap of our Digital Trustees Initiative – aiming to get digital on the agenda of boards across the UK.

September’s Roundtable event on content design for children was co-hosted by CELCIS and Our Hearings, Our Voices. Read to hear about their innovative work with children and young people.

Confused about how website design, development and hosting work? And where does your content fit in? We’ve put together a short guide to help explain how it works. 

Third Sector Lab has compiled a list of some of our favourite ways charities are using social media this year. This includes specific campaigns, and more general online presence and activity. Get inspired with our round-up of great content in 2023 so far.

Third sector organisations can be structured in all sorts of different ways. Most charities are led by a board of volunteers called trustees, who steer the organisation in the right direction. This may also be referred to as a board of directors. Community Interest Companies (CICs), housing associations and social enterprises have all approached us…

Third Sector Lab is working with Power to Change to help grantees from their Discoveries fund to access a new and transparent way of working.