Quote from Kirsty Marrins, Digital Communications Specialist, and Inspiring Communicator 2016, that reads: At the time, I had only been a freelancer in the sector for just over a year and winning the award was an immense honour. It’s one of my proudest career achievements. The standout quote in my award write-up was ‘She brings people together in a way that nobody does’. And that’s something I still try to do every day, almost ten years on.
Quote from Kirsty Marrins, Digital Communications Specialist, and Inspiring Communicator 2016 that reads: I’d urge anyone who believes they or someone they know deserves to be recognised as an inspiring communicator, to put them forward. I have nominated someone in the past who went on to win an award and I know the pride and joy they felt at being recognised and honoured by their peers. There’s no better feeling.
@kirstywrites.bsky.social, digital communications specialist, reflects on the impact of winning one of our Inspiring Communicator Awards in 2016. She shares how this achievement shaped her early freelance career, inspired peer nominations, and its lasting significance today: https://bit.ly/4lzpmCD
06.08.2025 09:00 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
Eleven pictures of our Inspiring Communicator Awards panel of judges in bubbles. From left to right there is: Elahe Ziai, Dave Nichols, Saskia Konynenburg, Janelle Butterfield, Heather Fanning, Lauren Ambrose, Joy Baker, Katie Kinsella, Vishnee Sauntoo, Kat Akiss and Ipek Leni Candan. To the right of the images in text that reads: CharityComms Inspiring Communicator Awards 2025. Introducing your award judges. Make a nomination.
Who better to recognise inspiring communications than those who champion it every day? Meet our Inspiring Communicator Awards panel of judges who will help us crown the inspiring communicators of 2025 -going above and beyond in the charity sector.
05.06.2025 13:30 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Why we’re rebuilding our content strategy
With the content conference on the horizon, our comms manager reflects on why content matters for charities right now and what we’re doing about it as an organisation.
Rising content levels and technological shifts require us to reexamine our approach to content as charities and our role in helping people proactively engage with societal issues. Our comms manager reflects on why your content strategy matters and how we’re rethinking our approach: bit.ly/4k9BqJU
29.05.2025 15:59 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Adeela Warley: How can charities better nurture their comms professionals?
Our survey of people working in marcomms demonstrates a mixed picture
How do we ensure charity communicators feel valued and supported? In this @thirdsector.co.uk article, our CEO @awarley.bsky.social explores insights from our latest #CCSalarySurvey and the critical role of effective leadership in recognising the contributions of comms professionals: bit.ly/4j4ePOc
03.04.2025 09:03 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Huge thank you to Mark Russell for his support and a warm
welcome to Jackie O’Sullivan who will be working with me and the trustees to sustain the vital work of @charitycomms.bsky.social
02.04.2025 09:25 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Such an inspiring and hopeful chat about the value of strategic communication. Thank you for the opportunity @acevo.bsky.social
25.03.2025 10:09 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
'Leadership Worth Sharing,' a podcast by ACEVO x CharityComms, featuring headshots of three speakers against a green background.
![Quote from James Harris, Director of Communications and Campaigns at Rethink Mental Illness, in white text, reads: “Comms people [are] the radically candid ones who will pipe up if you can’t explain that really important, complex thing you’re doing to your imaginary 15-year-old son, niece, or mate down the pub, then you’re in trouble. You need people like those in your organisation.” At the bottom is ‘Leadership Worth Sharing,’ a podcast by ACEVO x CharityComms on a turquoise background.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:a352ucw7exz6q4pzgzqwx6ks/bafkreif6v3bigm5n5x3rqmdqu7kccvllppetgmj3ggledoejleoozh64km@jpeg)
Quote from James Harris, Director of Communications and Campaigns at Rethink Mental Illness, in white text, reads: “Comms people [are] the radically candid ones who will pipe up if you can’t explain that really important, complex thing you’re doing to your imaginary 15-year-old son, niece, or mate down the pub, then you’re in trouble. You need people like those in your organisation.” At the bottom is ‘Leadership Worth Sharing,’ a podcast by ACEVO x CharityComms on a turquoise background.
![Quote from Jenni Regan, CEO of IMIX, in blue text, reads: “Communications is leadership. It’s not about just visibility. It’s really about shaping how people think, how they act, how they feel. [Don’t be] afraid to make mistakes and change if something is not working...don’t be afraid to just take a bit of a step back and then get back to it when you know what you’re doing better.” At the bottom is ‘Leadership Worth Sharing,’ a podcast by ACEVO x CharityComms on a turquoise background.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:a352ucw7exz6q4pzgzqwx6ks/bafkreidlep2ckyjyxzkauhzjoq4uixw66pfx7p4uzrqxkeg4oxhlxakoum@jpeg)
Quote from Jenni Regan, CEO of IMIX, in blue text, reads: “Communications is leadership. It’s not about just visibility. It’s really about shaping how people think, how they act, how they feel. [Don’t be] afraid to make mistakes and change if something is not working...don’t be afraid to just take a bit of a step back and then get back to it when you know what you’re doing better.” At the bottom is ‘Leadership Worth Sharing,’ a podcast by ACEVO x CharityComms on a turquoise background.
CharityComms takes over @acevo.bsky.social Leadership Worth Sharing podcast! Our CEO, @awarley.bsky.social, is joined by speakers from IMIX and @rethinkcharity.bsky.social as they explore the role of strategic communications in addressing today’s biggest challenges. Listen here: bit.ly/4hAHf13
25.03.2025 10:00 — 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0
A big thank you to Tommy’s and Hospice UK for giving us an inside track on their alignment experiences.
04.03.2025 16:52 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
PR Network: Effective PR: plan smart, pitch strong
CharityComms’ PR Network is for those working in PR and media in UK charities and not-for-profits. All members are eligible to attend.
What makes a media pitch impossible to ignore? Join our next #PRNetwork event on 13 March to master the art of pitching stories that truly connect with journalists and audiences. Gain real-world insights and actionable tips. Stay tuned for the full agenda and book your place today: bit.ly/41pvBRD
24.02.2025 09:59 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
A page from the Notes app on a green background with a list of questions under the title: Could you be a mentor? Checklist. The list of questions includes: Do you have experiences others could learn from? Have you faced challenges in taking a step up in your career? Do colleagues or peers turn to you for advice or guidance? Do you want to help others make an impact in the sector?
Wondering if you have what it takes to be a mentor? If you said yes to any of these questions, you already have the qualities to be a mentor. Our mentoring scheme connects experienced charity communicators with those seeking guidance and support. Find out more on our website: bit.ly/4c6bNVN
18.02.2025 16:06 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Support a small charity this #CharityTuesday.
There are many to discover in my latest starter pack.
They need a boost to their follower numbers in order to grow here. Follow and promote them.
21.01.2025 09:56 — 👍 28 🔁 13 💬 9 📌 0
Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.
17.01.2025 17:37 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
“Adeela” in text with a visual representation of the braille above, separated by a pink line. The text “Remember -braille is read by touch, this is just a visual representation of braille, RNIB and EBU logos.
Today is #BrailleDay and @rnib.bsky.social will generate your name in Braille. See their account for more about how you can join in. Here is my name “Adeela” in Braille!
07.01.2025 11:57 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Adeela
07.01.2025 11:11 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Enormous THANKYOU to the many @samaritans volunteers across & UK & Ireland who are giving their time over these Christmas days to ensure that there is always someone to listen should you need it. You are wonderful people, I am proud to be part of our Samaritans family 🙏💚
25.12.2024 11:47 — 👍 12 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
The festive period can be a tough time for many people, for many different reasons. If you can help support organisations supporting others please do, and, if you need support, hopefully some of the organisations below can help.
This is far from comprehensive so please do add more at the end. 👇
15.12.2024 13:13 — 👍 81 🔁 36 💬 5 📌 3
Thank you - hope this proves to be a constructive space for us all.
21.11.2024 17:40 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
UK Senior Advocacy Manager at Malaria No More UK. Previously policy and public affairs for NCVO and FSB, and worked in parliament
#Justice, that's the thing.
No time for selfishness.
Ignorance isn't bliss.
I support social justice warriors to strengthen and build their impact-> http://PivotPoint.rocks
Plus: Fast growing #twin children...
#NUFC // #CrossFit.....
Too sardonic //
Digital campaigns & strat comms @AmnestyUK | She/Hers | Views my own.🍃
Scotland’s national charity for single parent families. We support family wellbeing, empower parents with the right information and advice, enable access to work, training + education, and campaign against poverty. Free helpline: 0808 801 0323.
Online Fundraising Officer - Alzheimer's Research UK
Anti-poverty charity working to end UK poverty together with people who experience it. Join us: https://bit.ly/Z2K-mailing-list
https://linktr.ee/z2k.trust
We work with donors to support London's small, local charities and community groups. Helping you make a difference to London. Where it matters most. £127 million in grants distributed since 2010 to local, London, community organisations.
Donations, fundraising and event reg tech, all under your cause’s own brand. Official online fundraising partner for London Marathon Events and Great Run.
Influencer and videogame fundraising specialist for CoppaFeel!
Mental health advocate. Northerner. Cat lover. Cosy gamer. Crochet. Dancer. Reader. Geek. Feminist.
All views are my own.
Head of Marketing & Planning NSPCC. Coach, www.jamesbarkercoaching.com London Marathon runner @ciofundraising Convention Board member. Views my own 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
> Chief Facilitator: #ZeroSuicideSociety #JoinTheDots Programme
> Founder: #TowardsZeroSuicide CIC
> Co-Creator: Baton of Hope UK
> Trustee: Age UK York
Passionate about social & economic justice + involving people in decisions that affect their lives.
Working in the voluntary sector in Reigate & Banstead, climate campaigner, filmmaker, photographer, gardener, cellist.
Views my own.
Chief Executive Officer of the Halpern Charitable Foundation and Nucleus Arts.
Trustee MVA
Trustee Medway Sculpture Trust
Director Medway Pride
Director Kent International Arts Conference
Director Creative Medway
www.nucleusarts.com
He/Him
We support LGBTQI+ people through the UK asylum and immigration system.
Co-founder of award-winning #socent Supply Change
Working on some interesting things with REALML, SOSAD & Digital Opportunity Trust
Thinking/reading/writing about the role of culture & religion in the experience of diasporic communities
Philanthropy Director at Make A Wish UK / Art of Wishes / Mentor / Trustee
Philanthropy - Fundraising - Leadership - Arts - Heritage - Health - Wellbeing - People
CEO of Health Poverty Action & campaigner. (Posting personal views.)
Poverty/health... drugs policy... electoral reform & Labour. (he/him)
healthpovertyaction.org
We see health differently. We do what’s needed, not what’s easiest, to stop health being denied.
https://www.healthpovertyaction.org/
