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Research materials

We're known for our research – it informs decisions. We provide up-to-date analysis and information on the charitable sector for donors, policy-makers, decision-makers and journalists, nationally and internationally.

New Media fundraisingNew Media fundraising: 21st Century innovations

This new briefing paper provides information about the new media fundraising routes currently available to charities, and what experiences charities have had raising money this way.

 

Key barriers to the adoption of Gift AidKey barriers to the adoption of Gift Aid

This joint research, funded by HMRC and CAF, examines the main opportunities surrounding the adoption of Gift Aid.

 

Social Enterprise in PracticeSocial Enterprise in practice

Findings from an in-depth, long term qualitative evaluation of a handful of Social Enterprises, looking at the realities of juggling social benefit with commercial reality.

 

UK Giving 2006/07UK Giving 2007

This new survey provides the latest research on individuals' giving to charity – how much is given, and who the donors are.

 

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