Marie Curie Support Line
3rd Sep 2015
Living with a terminal illness, or caring for someone with one, can be overwhelming. Many people find themselves faced with questions and worries about a wide range of issues, including day to day care needs, financial matters and coping with feelings. How the Support Line can help The Marie Curie… Read More
Why risk matters for helplines
27th Aug 2015
Identifying and effectively managing a range of risks is critical for your helpline to survive and thrive. Charities have been in the news constantly this summer, and not always for the best reasons. Debates about how charity fundraising operates following the death of Olive Cooke, ongoing conversations about charity pay,… Read More
StepChange Debt Charity
25th Aug 2015
Struggling with debt? Contact StepChange, a member of Helplines Partnership. We’re the UK’s leading debt advice charity, helping over 500,000 people each year who are struggling with money worries. We’ve been helping people for over 20 years now, so we know debt. We understand the causes and see the consequences…. Read More
The Scope Helpline
25th Aug 2015
Bringing you another member showcase: The Scope helpline is part of the national disability charity, Scope. We offer free, confidential information and emotional support around living with disability. We provide a confidential and safe place for people to talk through their concerns and aim to empower people to get the… Read More
The importance of measuring outcomes
14th Aug 2015
ManKind Initiative, a Helplines Partnership member, recently submitted a funding bid to a well-known funder. Although unsuccessful in the bid, ManKind’s experience highlights the important factors to consider when placing a bid to support a helpline and gives great insight. Guest blog post from Mark Brooks, Chair of Trustees (The… Read More
