Just what the doctor ordered: dissecting public attitudes towards science and medical research charities

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In our blog this week, we're starting a conversation about how the Covid-19 pandemic may affect the public's attitudes towards science, scientists and science policy and, in turn, medical/health charities whose work relies on scientific research.

Percentage giving at lowest level since nfpSynergy started polling

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In our blog this week, we're highlighting some worrying findings from our research with the UK general public. Only 54% of the public report having given in last 3 months, and 28% say they’ve given less in last 12 months than previous years; we've never seen so many people say they have given less. It's not all doom and gloom though; read the blog to find out why.

New research: understanding the perspectives of the UK LGBT+ population on their engagement with the Third Sector

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This week's blog highlights the importance of making LGBT+ voices heard and the fact that this audience remains largely under-researched in the charity sector. It also analyses our LGBT+ research and what an ideal LGBT+ charity would look like.

Researching minority communities is a key precursor to change

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In recent days and weeks, we have all been witness to a huge moment in the fight against racial inequality across the world. In the charity sector, questions are now being confronted as to how we better reflect the societies that we live and work in. Research carried out with the BAME community by nfpSynergy at the end of last year seeks to contribute to this discussion.

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