Welcome To The Thinking Space

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This is where we unpack the operational pressure points charities are dealing with right now.

You will find practical pieces on volunteer strain, stakeholder noise, data and insight, and how to make people-led systems visible before you add tools or automation.

Whether you’re here to learn, sharpen your strategy, or borrow a good idea or two, we’re glad you found us. So grab a coffee and dive in.

Map, measure, magnify: Ai adoption in charities part 4/4

Measure, Magnify: How to Lead Safe AI Innovation in Your Charity (Part 4/4)

Learn how charity service owners can lead low-risk AI innovation. Use the Map, Measure, Magnify framework to automate admin without losing the human core.

3 hours ago7 min read

Fund capacity, not tech AI adoption part 3/4

Fund capacity, not tech: Building a business case for AI in charities (Part 3/4)

"We can't afford it." If that’s your Board's reaction to AI, you might be pitching it wrong. In this final installment, learn how to reframe AI costs from 'IT overhead' to 'service capacity' to build a business case that Treasurers and Trustees will back

1 day ago6 min read

Map your relational core: AI adoption for charities part 2/4

Map the Trust, Then Buy the Tool: The Relational Core Strategy for Charity AI (Part 2/4)

AI adoption in charities often fails because it ignores human relationships. Learn how to map your "Relational Core" to build an AI strategy that protects trust and improves governance.

1 day ago7 min read

From hype to help: practical AI adoption for charities part 1/4

From Hype to Help: Responsible AI Adoption for Charities 2026 (Part 1/4)

How can charities move past the AI hype and start delivering real impact? It's the biggest question in our sector, and it requires a thoughtful, human-centered approach. Get your practical guide here.

1 day ago11 min read

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The 2026 Charity Impact Measurement Tool Cheat Sheet: Track Results Without the Admin Overload

Want to track impact without the admin overload? This practical guide to impact measurement tools for charities shows how to pick one tool per bucket, keep data light, and turn stories and stats into decisions. Human-first, trustee-ready, and designed to make change visible, trusted and weekly.

Jan 55 min read

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Beyond the Buzz: Where AI Fits in Your Charity's Service Lifecycle

Feeling overwhelmed by AI? Learn how to strategically implement AI for charities using your existing service lifecycle framework. A practical guide for non-profit leaders on using AI to enhance services, from discovery to delivery.

Dec 28, 20254 min read

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