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Menstrual Leave & Menopause Policy
Following the announcement by the UK Government to reject recommendations to consult on making menopause a protected characteristic and pilot a workplace menopause leave policy in England, the Directors at REAL Fundraising disagreed with this decision in the strongest possible terms

The REAL Ethical Fund secures two new charity partnerships
REAL are pleased to announce that the REAL Ethical Fund will now be contributing regular donations to two new charities. We have found two that perfectly complement each other; helping victims of prejudice and tackling prejudice itself.

REAL launches fertility treatment policy for REAL Family members.
According to the Harvard Business Review 1 in 6 couples require fertility investigations or treatment in order to conceive a child. For many couples, it’s an incredibly personal and sometimes painful experience, and one that’s difficult to share even with close friends and family.

Earth Day — 10 tips to show the Earth some love.
REAL Family members share their top tips as to show the Earth some love this Earth day. 🌍

Committed to fight for #BetterBusiness
As a B Corp since 2018 it makes us really excited to see the launch of the better business act. The Better Business Act ensures all businesses start balancing shareholders interests with wider society and the environment.

REAL Ethical Fund — Foodbank Partner.
REAL has partnered with The Parish of the Isle of Dogs Food Bank to initially offer funding for the first 6 months of the year. As part of our ongoing commitment to community from the REAL Ethical Fund REAL is proud to be able to announce that our first partner for 2021 will be an incredibly local one.

REAL Partnership or REAL Preneurship?
What’s the difference between REAL’s two agency partnering models. REAL Fundraising have been leaders in Face to Face Fundraising for 11 years. Over the past few years we have been helping grow the sector through our REAL Partnership & REALPreneur schemes.

5 ways to reduce your business’s carbon footprint and start the journey to NetZero2030
Focussing on the Environment for week 3 of B Corp Month Many of us will have heard the term NetZero especiually as the UK have set formal targets for businesses to be NetZero by 2050. However, 2050 is a long way away and the planet does not have 30 years for businesses to be Carbon NetZero. As a B Corp REAL and 500+ other businesses globally have committed to being NetZero by 2030.

Digital Fundraising Top-Tips No#1: Stop Asking For Money.
The surprisingly effective approach to higher donor revenue Every charity is at a different stage in their digital journey, and there is no one-size fits all approach to what will work, but every charity knows it is a vital part of their fundraising and marketing strategy.

An Introduction to our new Head of Digital
Hello, When I was offered the opportunity to join the REAL family and launch their digital offering, I jumped at the chance. I have 20+ years’ experience in digital (starting back when they called me a ‘new media consultant’), but if there is one thing I love about it, it’s that you can never be stagnant — the constant developments in digital and social always keep you on your toes.