Research / statistics

The average online donation in the UK has risen by 21% since 2010, according to analysis of the last three years of online donations by software and services firm Blackbaud.

The Irish Cancer Society has reported a like for like increase in fundraising activity of 11% between 2011 and 2012, according to the society’s latest annual accounts.

Visceral Business is once again studying how charities are connecting with supporters and stakeholders through digital technology and social networks.

Oxfam's Annual Report for 2012/13 reveals that the charity has experienced a drop in income of £17.6 million (4.6%) in the latest financial year compared to 2011/12.

The Alliance for Useful Evidence has published a report that looks at how a small group of UK grantmaking organisations use and share evidence on how their funding works.

Fundraising magazine has published this year's 50 Most Influential in Fundraising list, featuring the 50 people whom its readers judge to have the greatest influence in the sector.

HMRC report that donations to charity direct from pay have risen by £6 million to £124 million a year.

Global children's charity Plan UK has raised over £53,000 from its outdoor fundraising campaign to end child marriage.

Online giving service Virgin Money Giving has now raised over £201 million (including Gift Aid) for charities since it was established in 2009.

Online fundraising service Give as you Live is extending its Donor Survey to cover giving in the workplace.