ACO News Update

Press Release: ACO publishes latest research around benevolent funds

‘Benevolent funds and their professional associations: Seizing opportunities and mitigating risks’, authored by Caroline Aldred, explores the relationship between occupational benevolent funds and their related professional associations.
ACO News Update

Event: ACO Festive Quiz and Social

Thursday 17 December 5pm - 7pm.
ACO News Update

Event: CEO Forum

Thursday 3 December 2020. 2020 has been an incredibly demanding year for the charity sector as it seeks to support increasing numbers of beneficiaries and service years in the face of severe organisational restraints.

Welcome to the ACO

The Association of Charitable Organisations is the national umbrella body for charities that give grants and welfare support to individuals in need. Founded in 1946 we are a powerful and growing network of over 100 members, all joined by the common goal of offering support to help people in need.

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What does the ACO do for its members?

We encourage best practice and collaboration within the charity sector and offer a variety of services for our members including:

Regular networking events attended by top sector speakers
Specialist meet-up group for small charities
Knowledge sharing and benchmarking
Monthly member newsletter
Training events
PR and communications - including raising the profile of grant-making charities amongst the public and key referral agencies.
Lobbying and campaigning
Online resources, services and member forum

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Press Release: ACO publishes latest research around benevolent funds

‘Benevolent funds and their professional associations: Seizing opportunities and mitigating risks’, authored by Caroline Aldred, explores the relationship between occupational benevolent funds and their related professional associations.