Charities ‘cautiously optimistic’ about year ahead, report suggests
Almost a third of charities saw income drop in 2022 – but two thirds maintained or increased it, with the…
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Pledged legacy donations to homelessness & housing charities up 75% YOY
Legacy giving pledges included in wills increased by 8.7% year on year in 2022, according to Farewill, with a 75%…
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2022 saw charities receive highest number of bequests on record
Almost 16% of wills processed by Smee & Ford in 2022 included a gift to charity – 36,992 out of…
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Charity membership remains steady at around a fifth of UK adults
Charity membership has remained relatively steady over time, with around a fifth of UK adults paying members, according to nfpResearch.
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European nonprofits increase focus on fundraising as crisis conditions continue
Nonprofits across Europe faced continued crisis conditions in 2022 with the economic downturn increasing the need for their services and…
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More relaxed approach to grant making driven by pandemic must continue, says report
The pandemic drove funders to take a ‘lighter touch’ to grant making that has benefitted third sector organisations and should…
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Retention & income improve for hospice sector but more challenges on horizon
Hospices in the UK have seen income levels from new and repeat donors along with retention improve since 2020. However,…
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Majority of people predict rise in need for community services this year, survey suggests
People across the country are predicting rising pressure on local community-run services due to the impact of the cost-of-living, according…
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UK’s over 50s spend 807mn days a year caring or volunteering
Over 50s in the UK give a total of 807 million days of unpaid time a year caring or volunteering for others,…
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Almost 4mn less gave to charity in November
Statistics from Charities Aid Foundation show that 3.8 million fewer people gave to charity during November, normally the peak month for…
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Small charities: win a free research project
Charity research specialist nfpResearch has introduced its first Small Charity Research Award. One small charity will receive a research project…
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Half of people more inclined to give at Christmas, despite many feeling worse off
Half (48%) of people say they are more likely to give at Christmas than during the rest of the year,…