Directory of Social Change
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The Directory of Social Change (DSC) exists to support charities in the work they do. A charity itself it provides training, books, funding sources, online resources, bespoke research, and it campaigns to make the UK a better environment for charities to thrive in.[1] Led by chief executive Debra Allcock Tyler, DSC’s activities bring it into contact with around 20,000 voluntary sector organizations each year.[2] DSC is largely self-sustaining and earns around 95% of its income through the sale of publications and training. DSC is a registered charity, limited by guarantee. The trustees of the charity are also members and directors of the company.[3]
DSC’s main activities include:
- Training in the areas of fundraising, management and leadership, personal development, finance, law, governance, marketing and communications, policy, campaigns and research
- Researching and publishing reference guides and handbooks
- Providing subscription funding websites detailing sources of funding for the voluntary sector from trusts and foundations, the government and companies
- Running conferences, seminars, briefings and fairs including Charityfair
- Campaigning and policy work,[4] focusing on championing the needs of small and medium voluntary sector organizations[5]
- Undertaking bespoke research projects to inform charities
- Providing free resources, top tips and best practice articles on its website