Research / Statistics

But does this mean it is raining in our hearts?!

The people of Britain are obsessed with the weather, some of us more so than others (you know who you are, Penny Stephens).

Thanks to those who completed the recent survey.  As promised, this blog highlights some of the core findings and a few extra thoughts the results catalysed in my mind.  You may or may not agree; either way, do let me know what you think. 

There is too much for a readable blog so I've posted a pdf under the same name on my workspace the which contains more detail and some points for discussion!

The March 2009 newsletter from Ledbury Research includes an artcle on “The Fall of UK Fortunes”.

How many charities are there? Far more than most people imagine. But while there are new charities being registered every week, other charities go out of business or close down.

Hard economic times have been dominating the news and the fundraising blogs for some time now. So what will donors do next and what can your charity do about it?

The Times' headline today reports that "charities across Britain are being forced to cut staff and services following a dramatic fall in donations from businesses and the general public."

Wow!  A veritable whirlwind of accusation and counter-punching has blown up over the last week or so following the publication of Intelligent Giving's research on face-to-face fundraising and the subsequent media coverage recommending that the public should avoid all chuggers. 

Apparently, charitable giving is going to decrease by some 5% in 2009 then fall another 3% the following year. It’s expected to recover in 2011.

If it’s nearing Christmas it must be A Time for Virtual Gifts.

The online questionnaire for Virtual Promise is now open. Since 2000 this excellent research project by nfpsynergy.net has worked to provide an insight into the use of the Internet by UK charities.