Exploring the gender divide among UK charity supporters.

This guest blog from Vanessa Holmes, Head of Fundraising at Milton Keynes Hospital Charity, explores the challenges and benefits of fundraising for a hospital charity

Our guest blog this week is essential reading for charities whose fundraising activities extend into foreign markets. How do fluctuations in foreign exchange rates affect the amount of donor's money that actually reaches causes overseas? And how can you make sure you're getting the best deal for your charity on foreign exchanges?

The C word: Christmas of course! Tips on creating an outstanding Christmas campaign

People most often associate raves with substance abuse, outrageous outfits and aggressively loud music. But, with more dance nights and warehouse projects raising money for charitable causes, could this stereotype be out of time? This week's blog explores how the electronic dance community is supporting charities, and could provide further opportunities for non-profits to engage young people.

Our latest blog looks at the challenges of being a whistle-blower in the charity sector.

Almost two years ago, the Fundraising Preference Service (FPS) was launched. This blog explores a little of what we have heard from the sector about the take-up of the service and what this tells us about communication in the sector.

Joe Saxton explores what full transparency might look for charities.

Our new report with the People's Postcode Lottery highlights how fundraising limits affect charity lotteries- and ultimately hurt smaller charities. It explores the fundraising environment for small charities, examines charity lottery regulation and its impacts, as well as analysing attitudes toward charity lottery limits among MPs and the general public.

Some key figures:

The common threads and differences in public attitudes to fundraising and charities around the globe