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New guidance from FR to support charities using AI in fundraising
15 December, 2025Last updated16 December, 2025Many charities are exploring using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support their fundraising. As more adopt AI, The Fundraising Regulator (FR) has published new guidance on the use of AI in charitable fundraising. This is a Blog from FR introducing the new AI guidance.
Changes to Microsoft software donation programme
22 February, 2022Last updated2 August, 2024Microsoft are ending their donation programme for on-premises licenses on 25 March 2022. Charities using on-premise Microsoft software should take action before then to maximise donated licenses.The Digital Divide in Northern Ireland: Horizon scan of digital policies
26 January, 2022Last updated2 August, 2024The aim of this article is to provide an overview of current policies and initiatives aimed at closing the digital divide in Northern Ireland. The article also provides a synopsis of digital priorities within the political arena.Are Your Passwords Secure?
10 April, 2014Last updated2 August, 2024With internet security vulnerabilities, malicious software and hacking on the increase, the security of our personal information and exactly what information is being held on us, is being thrown into the spotlight once again.