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Ian McLintock

@charityexcellence

Charity Excellence founder, opens mouth to change feet, builds things.

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CAF Bank has created a free guide to charity banking, bringing together practical, straightforward information tailored to the sector and offering clear, dependable insight. www.cafonline.org/home/caf-ban...

06.03.2026 09:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our free online AI Safety for Everyone course includes keeping yourself safe from deepfakes but boys are targeted too. I know it's not AI per se but we're now adding a Sextortion Help Guide and an infographic. learning.charityexcellence.co.uk/courses/AISa...

05.03.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join our free Charity AI Training Skills Fest from 16 to 20 March, with events each day from 10am to 11am. Hear from AI experts on the key issues for charities and from sister charities on how they are making AI work really well for them. msit.events.teams.microsoft.com/event/msit.c...

02.03.2026 16:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our free Smarter Meetings with AI course (20 mins) is live. Note takers are game changers in making your life easier but there are key things you must know and do to make these work well. We give you everything you need including downloads. learning.charityexcellence.co.uk/courses/Smar...

02.03.2026 15:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Lancet study has made clear the huge cost in human lives of decisions made about International Aid, which could result in 22.6 million preventable deaths by 2030 β€” including 5.4 million children under five. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

27.02.2026 08:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our 2nd free #CharityExcellence Board and Management course is live – how AI will impact your charity and how to support your people to use AI confidently and well, rather than generating the poor quality, questionable work too many are creating. learning.charityexcellence.co.uk/courses/Maki...

24.02.2026 16:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're lagging behind other sectors in responding to AI, so please spend a few minutes completing this #CharityExcellence AI survey. It will be used to identify the additional support that charities want to help them adapt to AI and keep everyone safe. www.surveymonkey.com/r/3CJ7ZPQ

24.02.2026 16:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We now have 11 free online AI courses but we always try to give you more. At the end of each there between 1 and 7 downloadable tools, policies and checklists, plus another download with links to further training and resources produced by others. learning.charityexcellence.co.uk

20.02.2026 11:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Veterans’ Foundation – Major Grants Programme: Β£200,000–£500,000 in revenue funding for partnership‑led projects supporting UK serving personnel, veterans and their families, over one to two years. Open 2 Mar to 20 Apr. Yes it's me. Gulf Conflict 1991. www.veteransfoundation.org.uk/apply-for-a-...

18.02.2026 10:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our free online, certificated AI Bid Writing course is 45 mins, completed at your own pace, using engaging bite size lessons, demo videos, practical tasks, and fun quizzes. Plus checklists and infographics to download. learning.charityexcellence.co.uk/courses/Writ...

17.02.2026 11:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Free AI training for Trustees & Management. Many charities say they’re β€œnot using AI” β€” yet 76% already are. 45 mins, no prior knowledge needed, practical - keep you & your charity effective and safe. Online. Self‑paced. Just 2 of our 11 free AI courses. learning.charityexcellence.co.uk

16.02.2026 10:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Armed Forces Day Event Funding up to Β£10,000 for events for Armed Forces Day (27 Jun 26). Deadline 30 Mar. I know, it wasn't Churchill who said it or about the SAS but I like the quote. www.armedforcesday.org.uk/get-involved...

10.02.2026 08:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The latest Charity Excellence You Tube video (15 mins), How to Stay Safe from Deepfakes - what deepfakes are, how to spot them and how to keep yourself safe. The link to access any of our 11 free AI training courses, is in the You Tube description youtu.be/Oou71Hc2LfE

30.01.2026 09:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another masterclass from our friends at the HR Livery Company. From Command to Connection: Evolving Leadership Models in the Charity Sector. 20 Feb, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. hrprofessionals.org.uk/event/from-c...

26.01.2026 17:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our 2nd of 3 online AI fundraising courses is live. How to Use AI to Write Funding Bids. Our 11 AI courses are free, certificated, require no prior AI knowledge, and are completed at your own pace. learning.charityexcellence.co.uk

26.01.2026 12:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In 2024 the #CharityExcellence website had 680k active users and, despite AI significantly driving down web traffic for many, in the last year we reached 781k. That's OK. We've begun building Charity Excellence 2.0 data and infrastructure, so you can't see anything - yet.

16.01.2026 06:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Funding Finder - Free Charity Grant Finder The free Funding Finder connects charities to more charitable grants than any other charity grant finder - UK & globally

Top Tip - check out the @charityexcellence.bsky.socialΒ Funding Finder for grant finding, with free help and resources too!.

Register for access to their AI Bunny to help you find whatever you're looking for.

25.11.2025 13:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our 11 free AI online courses (including 3 fundraising ones) are now available. These require no prior AI knowledge, are completed at your own pace, using engaging bite size lessons, demo videos, practical tasks, fun quizzes, plus checklists & infographics learning.charityexcellence.co.uk

12.01.2026 11:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here are your #CharityExcellence Christmas presents 2025, plus our plans for 2026. Do these have anything to do with getting you funding? These do indeed. Enjoy, and we'll see you in 2026 for lots more. r1.technology-trust-news.org/t/cr/AQim7hI...

25.12.2025 11:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We have 100 stalls from the smalls in this year’s #CharityExcellence Christmas Market. Feel good about doing good by buying from a small charity; every penny goes directly to the charity. You’re guaranteed to find a cause you’ll love. Prices start at Β£1. www.charityexcellence.co.uk/uk-charity-g...

15.12.2025 12:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In association with Microsoft, our latest free AI course has been published - Understanding AI Risks - the growing scale & sophistication of attacks is getting scary and charities are very much targets and, individually, we're all personally at risk too. learning.charityexcellence.co.uk

08.12.2025 15:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join Blume Founder and Qualified Personal Trainer Alexander Stevenson for a free Xmas-cise workout on Friday 19 Dec! Take 30 minutes just for you – boost your body, lift your spirits, and get ready for all the festive indulgences to come! www.eventbrite.com/e/free-xmas-...

08.12.2025 15:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Will the Autumn Statement fire the starting gun to the next fundraising crisis? Our Charity Data Store has identified serious concerns regarding fundraising resilience and indicates that, if it does, it could be deeper and longer than previous crises. www.charityexcellence.co.uk/charity-fund...

24.11.2025 09:40 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#CharityExcellence Small(s) Christmas Market - 90+ amazing stalls from small charities. Feel good about doing good. From cards and a huge range of gifts and sponsorships, to all sorts of online shops, you’re guaranteed to find a cause you love. πŸ’™ www.charityexcellence.co.uk/uk-charity-g...

21.11.2025 10:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In association with Microsoft AI Skills, we launched #CharityExcellence Learning today. Our first live course is an Introduction to AI, with the others available to pre-order. Usual price obviously, Β£0. Click the link to order your own courses. learning.charityexcellence.co.uk

18.11.2025 13:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I've been thinking for a while about where where AI will ultimately take the Internet and woke up at 4am with an idea. I had a chat with my mate Co-pilot, had a bit more of a think and got to work. It's taken me a few hours but welcome to Charity Excellence 2.0.

13.11.2025 09:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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SPOILER ALERT. Launch announcement 11 Nov. Usual price Β£0.

06.11.2025 18:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Charity Christmas Gift Ideas & Presents 2025 Find fabulous charity Christmas gift ideas - buy your presents online, with a huge range of choice and charities, starting as low as Β£2.

πŸŽ„ It's that time of the year, which means the Small(s) #Christmas Market is back, thanks to @charityexcellence.bsky.social

Small #charity? There's still time to sign up for a stall! Email ian@charityexcellence.co.uk

πŸŽ… Start shopping early this year: www.charityexcellence.co.uk/uk-charity-g...

22.10.2025 06:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The next Benefact Group special draw is for the arts. It opens today (10 Oct) to 19 Oct. Ten charities will receive Β£5,000 each. All you need to do is nominate a charity whose core charitable purpose is arts, culture or heritage. culture.movementforgood.com

10.10.2025 08:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join @charityexcellence.bsky.social for the agentic AI launch event on 23 September at 1 pm.

The new AI bunny has been built pro bono by Exquitech Group UK. πŸ‘

To reserve a space, email Nikki: marketing@exquitech.com

This is going to be big! ‡️‡️‡️

18.09.2025 13:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0