We've published a mini-report sharing our data on the way that the pandemic has affected charity donation patterns.

A charity's logo is an important part, but not the only part, of its brand and visual identity. Each element of a logo, down to its shapes and colours, shares something about a brand - perhaps its beliefs, values or activities. This week we analyse some popular charity logo elements, discuss potential pit falls of rebranding and explore what makes a strong charity brand. 

Our blog this week from Co Managing Director Cian Murphy asks - what has gone wrong for overseas charities? While it would be easy to simply say that Britain is becoming more insular, the blog explores why the story is more nuanced than that. We include three simple suggestions to help charities working in this area on their journey.

With over 20 years since power was devolved to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, it’s a good time to find out how well charities have adapted their structures, strategies and staffing to respond to devolution. Take our quiz and read, about the pros and cons of devolution for your charity.

Loneliness is at the forefront of the public’s mind when they think about old age; but loneliness is not limited to older people. Our blog explores the impact of Covid-19 on older people charities, with a focus on how the issue of loneliness can be leveraged.

This week's blog may be a bit of a controversial read for some. Joe Saxton casts a critical lens on the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the work of Fundraising Directors, and suggests the role needs an overhaul.

Our blog this week explores the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on minority ethnic communities and grassroots organisations. We also share some data from our work with under-researched audiences (including Black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups).

We're thinking ahead to what the media landscape may look like post Covid-19, with suggestions for what charity media teams might want to be aware of in the coming months to best leverage their relationships with journalists and the media.

This week's blog summarizes the key findings from our free report looking at the pros and cons of charging for your charity services.

This free report explores the (at times controversial) issue of charging for your charity services. We ask: Can (and should) charities charge their beneficiaries to make up for falling fundraising income?  And what happens when they do?