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?

At nfpSynergy, we understand that breaking things down into achievable steps improves chances of success. That's why we help charities of different sizes set manageable targets through both our tracking and bespoke research. In this week's blog, we explore how by adopting this approach, charities could grow their audiences, step by step:

The time has come again to reflect on the last 12 months and thank our clients and partners for inspiring us to keep researching topical issues in the sector with 12 free reports.

The RCT is often considered the gold standard for a clinical trial - but can this methodology be applied successfully in the charity sector for impact and evaluation measurement? Joe Saxton explores the challenges and complexities of trying to replicate this method.

The parallels between Brexit and Trump are plain to see and are constantly being made, but what does this say about the divisions in our society? What can we learn, and can charities help to heal the divide?

Our latest research looks at what encourages people to give to charity – the flip-side of our last research two weeks ago which looked at what put people off giving.