Resources
We publish our research because we think the sector benefits when evidence is shared openly. Below you'll find our free reports, presentations and blog posts covering everything from public attitudes and fundraising trends to governance, campaigning and funder practice. Use the search to find what's relevant to you, or browse to see what catches your eye, or you can view our old reports on our archive page.
Politics and the Charity Sector - We don't do politics, we give people a voice
Does the public think charities should get involved in politics? A survey and focus groups with charity supporters, run with the Sheila McKechnie Foundation ahead of the 2024 election, on awareness of charity campaigning, its legitimacy, and how campaign language shapes opinion.
Good Cop, Bad Cop: How environmental charities can take advantage of direct action
How environmental charities can respond to the rise of direct action groups. Looks at the impact of non-violent civil disobedience on public concern for the climate, and how mainstream environmental charities can engage with a changing landscape rather than compete with it.
Into the Corridors of Power: how charities can campaign effectively at Westminster
A guide to campaigning effectively at Westminster, drawing on 20 years of research with MPs. Covers what MPs think of charities and their campaigning, how to approach them and what they expect, the effect of culture-war politics on the sector, and the outlook for charity campaigning.
Building trust with the new parliament - nfpSynergy and ACEVO report
How charities can build trust with a Conservative-dominated parliament. Produced with ACEVO after the 2019 election, it uses our Charity Parliamentary Monitor to show where the relationship is stronger than the headlines suggest and gives practical guidance on engaging Conservative MPs.