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How to apply for funding if you’re not a registered charity

How can you apply for funding if you're not a registered charity?

How does fiscal hosting work at The Social Change Nest?

So, you’ve heard about fiscal hosting but how does it actually work at SCN?

What are the benefits of using a fiscal host?

Our top 3 reasons why movements, groups and projects can benefit from using a fiscal host.

What is fiscal hosting?

Heard us bang on about fiscal hosting, but not sure what it actually is?

Collective Care As The Path And The Goal

Two women in a room doing a mirroring exercise, both with their arms above their heads

Strong Movements Start With Community

An illustration of a nest, filled with diverse characters that represent the SCN community

Latest blog posts

The 3 Biggest Myths About Funding Grassroots Movements (And Why They’re Wrong)

Many funders want to support grassroots movements, lived experience leaders, and community-led initiatives, but long-standing myths often hold them back.

Wandering the Eerie Path to Incorporation: A Halloween Guide for Grassroots Movements and Community Groups

The idea of incorporating can feel a bit... scary.

Flying the Nest: How Faith and VAWG Became A Legally-Registered Charity

A conversation with Huda Jawad from the Faith and VAWG Coalition.

Ref/use Lab: Shifting the Dial on Waste and the Circular Economy

A conversation with Becky Whittle from Ref/use Lab.

Celebrating Goodbyes: How 3 Groups Flew the Nest

It’s unusual for businesses to celebrate when their clients leave. But we don’t see it as a bad thing. Here's why...

What do Grassroots Groups Need to Thrive?

How funders can protect the grassroots.