In light of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh's recent 20th anniversary, this week's blog sees Research Officer Peter Dawson reflect on the some of the political differences between Westminster and Holyrood. Look back and learn from some significant policy wins for charities in Scotland, and consider what Brexit will mean for the third sector there.

Our Facts & Figures reports are free, bite-sized offerings chock full of interesting statistics for the charity sector. In our latest report, we're drilling down in to charities and their relationship with the UK Government. Download the full report below.

Joe Saxton is talking to WCVA’s conference gofod³ on March 21 in Cardiff, and the thrust of his talk is simple: It’s time to have a separate Welsh charity regulator.

Mae Joe Saxton yn siarad yng nghynhadledd gofod³ Cyngor Gweithredu Gwirfoddol Cymru yng Nghaerdydd ar 21 Mawrth, ac mae prif neges ei sgwrs yn un syml: mae'n hen bryd i gael rheoleiddiwr elusennau yng Nghymru i Gymru.

In response to the pressures of eight years of efficiency savings, last week the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport released “the first Civil Society Strategy in 15 years”. The plan aims to bring together charities, business and the public sector to empower communities.

With so many organisations working to gain political attention, how can charities use framing to increase the impact of their campaigns? 
 

The shock waves of Theresa May's decision to call a snap general election on 8 June are still being felt. As political parties spruce up their battle buses and fine-tune their slogans, we're thinking about the effects that a new parliament may have on charities.

Joe Saxton addresses the uncertain future of UK individual giving in this new free report. Discover why Gift Aid is not as widely taken up as it might be, and reflect on what future solutions to this problem may look like.

The time has come again to reflect on the last 12 months and thank our clients and partners for inspiring us to keep researching topical issues in the sector with 12 free reports.