Category Archives: Research
Funding round-up: November 2020
This month we look at the results of the first Covid-19 Voluntary Sector Impact Barometer, and look ahead to the upcoming spending review. Continue reading
‘Times like these’: 2020 Voluntary Sector and Volunteering Research Conference: selected highlights
For the first time ever the annual Voluntary Sector and Volunteering Research Conference, held by VSSN, NCVO and BVSC on 7–8 September, was run entirely online. Continue reading
Volunteering: A family affair? Our research findings
Today we share our findings on our family volunteering project where we explore the links between family and volunteering. Continue reading
The Kruger report: The start of a serious conversation about charities and volunteering
With new restrictions in place and a second wave confirmed, Sarah Vibert, director of public policy, reflects on the ‘Levelling up our communities’ report from Danny Kruger MP. Continue reading
Beyond charities: Looking at wider civil society
Today we published our civil society briefing which gives a fuller picture of the size, scope and finances of civil society in the UK. Here we explore some of the key trends identified. Continue reading
What can the UK civil society almanac tell us about charities’ challenges now and in the future?
The latest edition of our comprehensive overview of voluntary sector facts to help better understand the challenges charities face now and in the future. Continue reading
Coronavirus and charity funding: the latest developments
Our regular funding round up with a special focus on what's being done to support the sector financially during coronavirus. Continue reading
Charity policy round-up: January 2020
Our regular summary of charity policy developments in the last month. Continue reading
The Road Ahead – 20 things for charities to think about in 2020
A look at the key political, economic, social and technological drivers that will have an impact on charities and their work in 2020. Continue reading
Volunteering in the public sector: What we’ve learned
Today we are launching our new research report on volunteering in the public sector. Here are some of the findings that stood out. Continue reading
