UK downgraded in latest global civic freedoms report
The UK has been downgraded from ‘narrowed’ to ‘obstructed’ in the latest report by the CIVICUS Monitor, a global research collaboration…
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Evidence of benefits of unrestricted funding becoming hard to ignore, review finds
The evidence on the benefits of unrestricted funding is becoming hard to ignore, according to a review from the Institute…
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Report urges funding model changes to help Scottish charities navigate challenges
A new report from Cranfield Trust outlining the challenges facing charity leaders in Scotland is calling for funding models to…
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Changes needed to boost sector’s productivity & unlock full potential, Commission finds
Unlocking the sector’s full potential requires a productivity boost, which in turn requires improvements to charity financing, better evidence and…
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Worth a read: talking about overhead to donors
The first in a series about books, journal articles, and reports that fundraisers might find inspiring. The discussion of core…
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Micro-upskilling pilot shows it offers more benefits than traditional training methods
The Data & Marketing Association (DMA UK) has published findings from its UK-wide pilot into micro-upskilling, revealing that it offers…
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Economic & social progress in UK dependent on sectors working together, Commission concludes
Economic growth and social progress in the UK is dependent on the public, private and social sectors “firing on all…
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Volunteering intentions from young adults could see extra 2.5mn give their time this year
Charities could see up to 2.5 million new volunteers aged 18-34 across the UK this year, according to research by…
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Charities struggling with soaring energy bills & service need
Charities are cutting back on their energy and fuel use and using their reserves as they struggle to cope with…
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Recruitment problems biggest in the north of England – & among larger organisations
Over the last two years, 20% of Third Sector employers have found it harder to retain staff and 43% have…
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Dr Beth Breeze receives OBE for services to philanthropic research & fundraising
Director of the Centre for Philanthropy at the University of Kent, Dr Beth Breeze, has received an OBE from the…
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Crisis for charities set to be deeper than expected, data suggests
The crisis will be deeper than originally thought for the sector, data from Charity Excellence suggests.