Gone are the days when a charity or community initiative could rely on donations and the occasional sponsored cycle ride to raise funds.
The growing trend is for charities to offer professional services which generate revenue through the quality of their offering rather than relying on the emotional sell.
Charities now compete commercially - and it just so happens that the profits go to a good cause.
An example of this is the professional corporate catering service offered by the The Bridge Kitchen In Brighton. PBM spoke to Sam Courtney, Events Manager at The Bridge to find out more...