Mission impossible- a report and reference collection of charity mission and visions (report only)
A 20 page summary of the full report.
Virtual Promise 2006 - Full Results
Results from our 2006 annual survey of how charities are using the internet. The most recent edition is 2008.
Who gives to charity? nfpSynergy briefing
Who gives to charity? An analysis of the most recent Family Expenditure Survey, which asks over 6,000 UK households about how much they give to charity, and how often. This report was updated with new charts and analysis on the 28th June 2007.
Typical young people - A study of what young people are really like today
Much of the social dialogue about young people is focused on the behaviour of a minority of troubled young people. While this is understandable in some respects, there is a danger that these individuals are taken to be representative of all young people in Britain.
Running for the money
Running for the Money started out as research into the possible demand for a second marathon in London. However, as results came in, it became clear that the interest in a second London marathon was in fact part of a wider yearning for more accessible, more strategically-planned charity runs throughout the UK. We prospected for a nugget of fundraising potential and discovered a whole mine.
21st Century Donor- Executive Summary
This report is the conclusion of several years of work by nfpSynergy researching and understanding donors in a whole variety of guises. We hope that the report will enable charities of all sizes to think about the future and the fundraising strategies they will need to maximise income so as to meet the challenges ahead.
The power of dreams, the burden of leadership: Report on the Barclay's "Britiain 's Most Admired Charity" Survey- October 2008
"The power of dreams, the burden of leadership" is a report disseminating the "Britain's Most Admired Charity" survey data. It concentrates on a number of important issues for any charity that wants to increase its effectiveness including: the key attributes of successful charities; skill and expertise shortages; government initiatives that have impacted (or not impacted) the sector; and the key challenges for effective charities and charity leaders.
Review and development of the Code of Good Governance
The Code of Good Governance had been in existence for a number of years helping to improve the governance practices of organisations in the Voluntary and Community Sector. The Governance Hub asked us to review the impact of the Code, and to look at changes that might be needed to improve take up and usage. We held consultation events nationwide with large and small organisations, interviewed experts, wrote case studies, and summarised it all in this free report.
Code of Good Governance Case Studies
Case studies from our evaluation of the Code of Good Governance. You can also download the full report - Review and Development of the Code of Good Governance.
Virtual Promise - 2007 results
Results from our 2007 annual survey of how charities are using the internet. The most recent edition is 2008.