Cost of sending direct mail could rise by £18m, Direct Marketing Association warns

Mike Lordon, its chief of operations, says this could be the last straw for some charities

Charities face an £18m annual increase in the cost of sending direct mail when bulk mail becomes subject to VAT this year, the Direct Marketing Association has warned.

Bulk mail, used by many charities when sending direct mail for fundraising purposes, is currently exempt from VAT charges....for more

Working from home might save on more than tea bags

It's time to look at whether rent is a necessary expense, says Helen Simmons of the Diocese of London

In these frugal times, many charities are looking at the rent they are paying and questioning its value for money. Rent can be one of the largest contractual commitments an organisation has and, apart from market testing the amount being paid, it often feels like there is no way to reduce that budget line in any significant way........for more

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