Update to Personal Support Pack Charges as of 1st June 2022
From the 1st of June 2022 we will be returning to logging and tracking internal support time. We’re making these changes in order to better support both our own team and yours, and to keep monthly costs as low as possible for customers.
How You Celebrated International Women’s Day 2022
We work with incredible organisations nationwide who support and celebrate women. We’ve rounded up some examples of how different organisations celebrated International Women’s Day this year and it’s inspiring to see the work of those who every day work towards equality around the world. Carers Count “🎬 Take a look at how we celebrated the […]
Why Prioritising A Cyber Security Health Check Is Worth It
We take a look at how increased digital working, the risk of cyber security breaches and the need for greater confidence in approaches to cyber security are impacting charities. Increase In Digital Working The accelerated digitisation experienced by the charity sector over the past few years has been embraced not only in the UK but […]
Welcoming our newest apprentice to the Lamplight team permanently
On completion of his apprenticeship as Digital Support Technician (Firebrand Training), we’re delighted that Sam Rimmer has agreed to remain with Lamplight. Conducted remotely from 2020 to 2022, the broad purpose of this apprenticeship was to maximise the effective use of digital office technologies, productivity software, digital communications, including collaborative technologies, and digital information systems […]
Why it’s important to review your operator security policies
Have you checked recently that the right people have the right level of access to the systems you use including Lamplight? And that anyone that shouldn’t have access, doesn’t? When an employee leaves, you’re probably careful to stop paying them, and take back their keys to the office. But you need to be just as careful to […]
Is It Time To Digitise Your Data?
We look at how organisations who are yet to manage their data digitally can effectively consider whether their current data processes could be improved. We know it can feel like an overwhelming decision to make and so we’ve put together some of the practical guidance that’s out there. impact The power of story is never […]
Home-Start HOST achieve flexible reporting with Lamplight
Two years ago, a need for a single database system that could meet Home-Start HOST’s comprehensive data management and reporting needs led them to Lamplight. Home-Start HOST is a local charity of trained volunteers and dedicated, experienced staff who work across Tameside & Glossop, Oldham, Stockport and Bolton. They promote the welfare of families with […]
Meet Our New Team Members
We’re delighted to introduce seven new members of the Lamplight team who join us to support you, and more vital charities like you, as you reach those who need you most. We always have and always will take great inspiration from the impact you have on society by making people’s lives better and campaigning for […]
Supporting The Real living Wage Movement
This week was Living Wage Week 2021 when the Living Wage Campaign celebrated its 20th year. We’re pleased to have raised awareness and to have shared ways for others to find out more. What is the real Living Wage? The real Living Wage is a wage rate that is higher than the minimum wage set […]
Top Tips for Success as You Go Digital
We wanted to share some of the ways that we have seen charities successfully overcome some of the challenges that can occur when moving to a new digital system. Change brings challenge and company culture is part of how we meet and overcome it. That’s why a shared vision is the crucial first step as […]
Post-Pandemic Staff Development
GDPR FAQs
On 25 May 2018 most processing of personal data by organisations will have to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation. You will need to do some work to ensure that you comply. This is not legal advice; you may need to seek specialist advice from a third party to help you. We hope that […]
