What is it like to be working with MPs and trying to influence change in the current political and social climate? We interviewed 7 people from a range of charities who are working with MPs at the moment to discover the challenges (and opportunities) they are facing.
This week's blog focuses on the results of our latest wave of research into the impact of Covid-19 on the charity sector. We highlight the changing public perceptions of the crisis as well as looking at the government and charity response, drawing out key conclusions about what this could mean for the sector.
Do politicians trust charities? In this week's blog from our second report with ACEVO, we examine what trust means in politics and explore how charities can develop a more trusting relationship with the new government.
What does the reaction to the green movement reveal about the relationship between charities and the state?
The general public largely supports charities’ campaigning, with higher support from younger people. Read more about this in our blog this week.
The last 5-10 years has seen a significant decline in the popularity of children's charities across the UK. This report reveals the declining levels of voluntary income experienced by these charities along with a slide in awareness and attitudes amongst the public and politicians alike. It also explores the possible reasons as to why this is happening and most importantly what can be done about it.
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This blog explores our research with MPs helping to understand the wider context that charities are working in at Westminster.
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 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:
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.