The third sector is poised for huge changes. There is an upcoming general election, government budgets are about to shrink, and the economy remains fragile. So research such as this, which tries to understand the dynamics and concerns of the third sector, is even more important.

A survey and the results on all things fundraising, answered by people in the sector.

Versions from 2007 and 2010 are available.

• “Small, local charities especially well-placed to harness goodwill of loyal hardcore donors,” vies nfpSynergy’s Molyneux

The public are more likely to perceive smaller charities as being “friendly” but “amateurish”; and larger ones as be