Social media is often described as fast-paced, but what if we thought about it as decision-heavy? Every day, social media professionals make judgements that influence trust, reputation, accessibility and relationships, with much of this work is invisible to others.

Would a charity think of you when they need a freelancer? In our latest blog, comms and brand strategist Abi Aldridge shares how a clear personal brand, built without burnout, has kept work coming in, plus her top tips for others. Read the blog: https://bit.ly/4hJArlc

Looking for your next role? Whether you’re new to the sector or looking to climb the career ladder, our jobs boards connect talented communicators with meaningful causes: https://bit.ly/CCSectorJobs

As charity communicators, it's easy to carry the weight of everything that's happening around us. The circle of control can help you focus on what you can act on, where you can have influence, and what may be outside your control. Which circle gets most of your energy?

No matter how long you've worked in social media, there are some resources you'll find yourself coming back to time and time again. Here are three evergreen resources worth bookmarking to help you find inspiration, create more accessible content and demonstrate the impact of your work.

As AI changes search and more people get answers without clicking, charities can't rely on search traffic alone. Madeleine Sugden shares three practical ways to help more people find, value and visit your website in her latest blog. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bgFfut

Practical actions for the AI search era – how to drive traffic to your website

Tips and examples to help drive traffic to your website despite the growth of AI search.

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What support do you value as a freelancer? In our latest blog, freelance copywriter Matt Chittock shares practical tips on building your support network, finding business support and protecting your wellbeing while working for yourself. Read more: https://bit.ly/45vdNWo

As the debate around a social media ban for under-16s continues, our CEO Adeela Warley explores what this shift could mean for charities and how we can continue to support, engage and amplify young people's voices beyond algorithm-driven platforms. Read here in Third Sector: https://bit.ly/4hi9EMX

🚨 Brand new episode! 🎙️ We chat to CharityComms CEO, Adeela Warley OBE, about #charity burnout & the findings of a recent report into the #ThirdSector workplace 🎧️ Listen in: podfollow.com/the-charity-... #CharityComms #TheCharityShow #TheGoodStudio @charitycomms.bsky.social @awarley.bsky.social

Salary transparency is in the spotlight as the government consults on requiring salaries in job adverts. At CharityComms, we've long championed fair and inclusive recruitment. Every role on our jobs board must include a salary and avoid unnecessary qualification requirements. #MembershipMonday

Sponsorship opportunities are available for CharityComms AI Conference: Leading Strategy, Building Skills on 26 Nov. For sponsors, it's a chance to build visibility and demonstrate your expertise to an engaged audience of decision-makers. Get in touch with emma@charitycomms.org.uk to find out more.

Our CEO Adeela Warley joined Tim Beynon and Piers Townley on a recent episode of The Charity Show podcast to talk about burnout in charity communications, the drivers behind it, and what charities can do to support their teams, based on findings from our 2025 #CCSalarySurvey: https://bit.ly/4fs4Lyd

The Charity Show: Why charity comms professionals are burning out - with Adeela Warley, Chief Executive, Charity Comms

One in three charity comms professionals is currently burnt out, and an equal number are planning to leave the sector altogether. In their landmark 50th episode, Tim Beynon and Piers Townley are jo...

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Our latest blog by Athar Abidi, Head of Social Media at Cancer Research UK shares how you can get a clearer view of your organic social media performance and ways to be more strategic in the reporting process. You'll also get access to a free template to help you get started: https://bit.ly/4wVaIKS

The latest Charity Digital Skills Report is out. It shows AI adoption continues to grow, with 79% of charities now using AI. At the same time, building digital skills is now a top priority for 59% of charities Read here: https://bit.ly/4gNHjh3

Charity Digital Skills Report PDF

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As part of our #SocialMediaMatters conversations, we're championing the people behind the channels. Explore nine ways to protect your social media team's wellbeing from the CharityComms network in this blog from our Knowledge Hub: https://bit.ly/4fc20lD

Email is a cornerstone of charity fundraising and supporter engagement, but newsletters can easily become a round-up of updates. Join our #CommsPracticeStudio on 23 July to workshop your newsletter, get expert feedback and leave with practical ideas. Book your place here: https://bit.ly/49QBOdi

One of the best things about being part of the CharityComms community is learning from each other. Our members are constantly creating brilliant resources for charity communicators. Here are a few recent reads worth bookmarking👇

Our Next-Level Digital Engagement Conference is available on demand. Catch up on practical insights, expert perspectives and the conversations behind these key takeaways. Discover actionable ideas to help strengthen your charity's digital engagement. Find out more here: bit.ly/4wIoIYD

Conference: Next-Level Digital Engagement for Charities

This online conference, brings the sector together to share best practice, support one another, and strengthen digital communications across charities. Discounted rates for members and group booking d...

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That's a wrap on our Next-Level Digital Engagement Conference! We spent the day exploring what's next for digital engagement in the charity sector, hearing from experts and sharing ideas with peers. Here are three headlines. We would love to hear your takeaways from the event. Comment below.

It's #WorldEmojiDay, so here's a quick accessibility reminder for anyone creating social media content. Emojis aren't experienced in the same way by everyone. Here are six tips for using emojis more accessibly.

Did you miss this read all about planet positive printing? We spoke with Derek McRae Commercial Director at Seacourt about what it means to be a net-positive printing company and the brand benefits for charities who want to print more sustainably: https://bit.ly/4paLw0p

Did you miss this read all about planet positive printing? We spoke with Derek McRae Commercial Director at Seacourt about what it means to be a net-positive printing company and the brand benefits for charities who want to print more sustainably: https://bit.ly/4paLw0p

Looking to create a social media policy for your charity but not sure where to start? Our template is here to help you establish an effective and compliant policy. It provides a clear framework grounded in sector best practices, making it simple to tailor to fit your needs: https://bit.ly/3UfFL2Q

Social media policy template

Guide your staff on social media, whether they’re promoting your charity’s work or publishing in a personal capacity, with this policy template.

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Social media, search and AI are more connected than ever. Google's latest Search Console update lets organisations see how social content performs in Google Search and Discover. In our latest blog, James Armstrong at Social Firefly explains what this means for charities: https://bit.ly/3SUAJeV

Many charity newsletters fall into the same cycle of updates and links. But the best ones build trust, create connection and inspire action. Join Alex Fearon for our next Comms Practice Studio and rethink your charity newsletter with practical, hands-on guidance. Book now: https://bit.ly/49QBOdi

Social media is so much more than what gets posted. As part of #SocialMediaMatters, we're celebrating the unseen work behind every post – from strategy and planning to creativity and community management. What would you add beneath the surface? Share in the comments.

Ready to climb the career ladder? Check out the latest opportunities on our jobs board and see where your skills could take you next: https://bit.ly/CCSectorJobs If you're a CharityComms organisational or corporate member, add your jobs for free here: https://bit.ly/3IVEuMu #MembershipMonday

How you deliver your communications says just as much as the message itself. Our latest blog by Derek McRae at Seacourt explores how planet-positive printing can build trust, align with audience values and cut through content overwhelm. Read more: https://bit.ly/4paLw0p

Planet Positive Printing: Benefits for sustainability and brand | CharityComms

This blog shares how we can all print without the guilt by using solutions that are net positive and deliver big brand benefits beyond sustainability goals.

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That's a wrap on our Next-Level Digital Engagement Conference! We spent the day exploring what's next for digital engagement in the charity sector, hearing from experts and sharing ideas with peers. Here are three headlines. We would love to hear your takeaways from the event. Comment below.

How many open loops do you have? They're the unfinished tasks or decisions that quietly take up headspace, making it harder to focus on what's in front of you. For charity communicators already juggling competing priorities, that mental load soon adds up. Here are four steps to close your loops.

Data is only useful if it helps you make better decisions. To help charities do just that, the social media team at Cancer Research UK have created a free social media reporting template to measure performance consistently, identify what's working and demonstrate value: https://bit.ly/3RiYfBL