Satisfaction remains high among volunteers but lower among younger age groups
Most volunteers (92%) are satisfied with many saying they enjoy it and that it improves their mental health and wellbeing,…
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Only 55% of charities confident they can meet current overheads
Charities are continuing to struggle to meet costs and the need for their services, new CAF research shows.
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Some challenges starting to ease but volunteer numbers a rising concern, Barometer finds
Some challenges are starting to ease for charities, with optimism on financial position and recruitment growing. However, volunteer numbers are…
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Around 1 in 5 plan not to give this year – & an almost equal proportion intends giving more
Almost 1 in 5 people (18%) in the UK are not planning to donate to charities at all in 2023,…
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Public sees supporting mental health as priority for Armed Forces charities, report suggests
The public sees providing mental health support as a key priority for Armed Forces charities, according to new research from…
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People who volunteer & donate more likely to feel optimistic, research indicates
Ahead of next week’s World Mental Health Awareness Week, research commissioned by Benefact Group and conducted by the Centre of…
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Cost-of-living crisis highlights need for greater funder support for BAMER-led nonprofits – report
The vast majority – 96% – of BAMER-led nonprofits surveyed on the fallout of the cost-of-living crisis say it has…
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1 in 4 Wills written by solicitors & professional Will-writers now include a charitable gift
Almost a quarter (24%) of Wills handled by UK legal advisers now include a donation to charity; up from 16% in 2014, according…
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UK legacy income reached £3.85bn in 2022 – & is set to remain resilient
Charity income from legacy giving for the whole of the UK reached £3.85bn in 2022, and is set to remain resilient…
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Mind saw highest level of Google searches among top 10 charities in 2022, report finds
Out of the UK’s top 10 charities for spontaneous awareness, Mind saw the highest level of searches on Google last…
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Combined income of Scottish charities reaches £14bn
Figures from the Scottish charity regulator OSCR show that there are almost 25,000 charities on its register, with a combined…
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Volunteering numbers down since pandemic, NCVO reports
With a week to go until the Big Help Out, the NCVO has released new data on volunteering, showing that…