This report looks at the key trends in how the public engage with politics and how they perceive charity engagement with the political process. It draws on nfpSynergy’s research with a range of audiences, including the general public, MPs and journalists.

The report includes the following sections:

1. Majority of public find challenging government acceptable for charities
2. MPs are divided along party lines. Journalists are supportive of charity campaigning
3. Charity campaigns encourage active citizenship
4. Implications for charities