Trust in Charities and the Overseas Development Sector

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Stories in the media continue shaking the sector. We ran this survey to measure the level of trust in the charity sector shortly after the controversies around Oxfam and other charities, as well as the President’s Club fundraising event, hit the news. Below are some key research findings. The full data charts along with the summary and conclusion are available to download for free below. 

Boys Don't Cry? The public's understanding of children's issues and the gender gap

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We asked the public if they thought that given issues affect boys more, girls more, or both equally. At least half of the public thought that most issues affect boys and girls equally. Discover what issues the public felt weren't equally borne between girls and boys, and recommendations for how to create a more fair society for everyone.

The lull between the storms: why there are tough times ahead for charities in the media

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It is feasible to suggest that critical media stories about the charity sector have taken a back seat due to the unprecedented political dramas we've seen unfold over the the last year. However, 71% of journalists expect the level of critical stories about charities to increase (or stay the same) over the coming year. Why is this the case? 

How can overseas aid and development charities better understand what drives their support?

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This week's blog explores some findings from our Brand Attributes research on qualities the public believe the "ideal" charities possess, and how International Development charities may be able to utilise these qualities to mobilise public support more effectively.

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