News from the UK Charity Sector
“Go beyond the daily headlines with our Sector Analysis. Here, we take a deep dive into the trends, data, and policy shifts shaping the UK’s voluntary and community sector. From fundraising benchmarks and legislative updates to economic forecasting, we provide the actionable insights charity leaders and trustees need to navigate a changing landscape.”
The Enduring Power of the Plate The charity bake sale is an image etched into our collective memory—a trestle table laden with fairy cakes and Victoria sponges, all in the name of a good...
The UK charity sector continues to see remarkable fundraising achievements, from the celebrity-packed ICAP Charity Day, which raised a staggering £5.7 million, to Buzz Bingo’s community-focused partnership with The Stroke Association, which smashed its...
Recent headlines from across the UK charity sector paint a picture of dynamic activity: a new chief operating officer here, a major fundraising appeal there, an innovative community service launched elsewhere. Viewed in isolation,...
The Charity Commission for England and Wales has painted a picture of a year defined by “continued change and challenge” in its 2024-25 Annual Report. The regulator is grappling with a record-breaking and increasingly...
How football clubs are becoming key players in dementia care and community health initiatives For Peter Randall, a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in 2023 changed everything, prompting his wife, Josie, to become his full-time...
As a challenging winter deepens across the UK, The Health Lottery Foundation has announced a £300,000 funding injection for four national charities, providing a critical pre-Christmas boost to frontline services. This significant grant arrives...
Why Christmas Corporate and Community Action is a Lifeline for UK Charities The festive season invariably triggers a nationwide surge in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and community-led charitable initiatives. From office toy drives to...
Inside the Charity Sector’s Fight for Survival A Sector at a Crossroads The UK’s charity sector is being fundamentally reshaped by a pincer movement of external hostility and internal regulatory revolution. Organisations are...
Reality A Sector Divided Over New Accounting Rulebook The finalisation of the new 2026 Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) marks the most significant overhaul of charity accounting in years. Regulators have championed the...
The Tipping Point for Fundraiser Safety For too long, the inherent power imbalance in the relationship between fundraisers and donors has been an uncomfortable, often unspoken, reality of the charity sector. Now, a stark...
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