Short, snappy and regular messages are the key to building public understanding of modern charities and how they work, according to a new report.

In 2006, we wrote a first edition of Getting the Message across, but eight years later it is clear that the gap between how 21^st century charities work and how the public think they work remains substantial.

Charities exist to do great work and a large part of that is having great trustees make the big decisions. But this is easier said than done, so what is the secret of success?

Most volunteers are now motivated by the chance to develop new and existing skills, according to a new report.

Parts 4 and 5 of our volunteering report look at motivations,engagement and retaining your volunteers.

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A comprehensive look at the history of Gift Aid and how a few changes could make it even better.

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The charity sector has a great opportunity to reform Gift Aid and maximise donations if it speaks to the next government as a combined force, a new report argues.

Finding information on charity expenditure can take more than three times as long as making a donation or getting details of their services, a new report suggests.