According to the Charities Aid Foundation, girls are more likely to show an interest in working for a charity than boys; girls are also more likely to say that they intend to raise money for charities than boys.What are the implications of this supposed gender gap? How can we better engage boys and build a more equal support base from a young age?

Most of the work we publish contains some data from either quantitative or qualitative research. Evidence for our assertions is typically a pre-requisite before we create ideas or recommendations about what we think is happening.

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.

Charities trying to reach families are operating in a competitive market. Explore the channels that work most effectively when trying to reach parents/children, and read why building a support base from a young age could benefit your charity.

Is our collective desire to 'be part of something' really on the decline? We're launching new large-scale research into membership for charities, so we've written this blog exploring factors affecting sign ups to various charity membership schemes. Can the charity sector hope to replicate the success of commercial membership schemes?

Comic Relief acknowledged the challenge of keeping 16-24 year olds 'emotionally connected' in the run-up to this year's telethon. The way the charity chose to meet this challenge reflects a broader trend which can be observed among both profit driven and non-profit organisations - but how successful were they?

With numerous organisations working towards similar goals, it is becoming increasingly difficult for charities to distinguish themselves. How to combat this? Create a brand with a clear personality that donors and potential donors are sure to connect with; but this is easier said than done...

The public want transparency when it comes to charity spending. In our new free report, we uncover what our most recent Charity Awareness Monitor research revealed about how the public think the ideal charity would spend its money.

Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are a great idea in theory - but the reality is that they are often cash-strapped and struggling under their workload. So how can charities help? 

An increasing number of charities are using smartphone apps to fundraise, provide services and connect with supporters. But - are apps feasible for all charities to utilise, and can the third sector hope to keep up with fast-paced and constant changes in technology and user expectations?