In this week's blog we tackle the important question of our emotional responses to the climate crisis and the differences in response according to gender.

Conversations about charity expenditure often lack the nuance and detail required to make fair assessments about the performances of different charities. How can we change this?

What does the reaction to the green movement reveal about the relationship between charities and the state? 

Joe Saxton gazes into his crystal ball and makes a few predictions about what the charity sector will look like in 20 years. Do you agree with his visions?

Some campaigning teams may dream of mobilising the kind of action and support we've seen for the Extinction Rebellion movement; but what is a movement, and how can campaigning charities hope to start one? Can the loose limbed and disruptive nature of movements fit in with the strictures of traditional charity models?

This week's blog looks at journalists' favourite causes and how they compare with the general public and MPs.

In this weeks blog, Rei reflects on the environmental charities, their role in the latest climate marches, and looks at the other attributes of 'ideal charities' as defined by the general public. 

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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With the popularity of children's charities in worrying decline, our guest blog this week takes a look into the branding history of four of the biggest children's charities in the UK. What can be learnt from these charities and are there any solutions to the challenges facing children's charities?

As celebrity endorsement is questioned across the sector, this blog explores this complex relationship between charity and celebrity.