Sarah Rowley writes for Charities Management on what charities should keep an eye out for this year

The last few years have ushered in an era of unprecedented change for all organisations. The charity sector has certainly not been immune to these, navigating the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic with reduced reserves, dealing with ever increasing costs, and managing an exponential increase in their beneficiaries’ need for funding, services or advice.

At the same time, organisations, including charities, however indirectly, have been dealing with the shifting sands of the geopolitical environment, including new governments, worldwide cultural and ideological shifts, the climate crisis and rapid technological advancement. This has meant that even the most experienced charity trustee is expected to invest more time and attention in their voluntary role than ever before.

With so much change on the horizon, it can be difficult to plan and prepare for what is coming next. However, there are several key themes, changes and challenges which charities can prepare for during 2025.

Sarah Rowley, Partner and lead of our Charity, Philanthropy and Not-for-Profit team writes for Charities Management on what charity trustees should keep an eye out for this year and how they should be preparing to respond to emerging challenges.

In the article she covers:

• The impact of worldwide events
• Governance
• Rachel Reeves' budget
• Digital transformation
• Data breaches and cyber crime
• Increased regulation

Read the full piece in Charities Management here.