Research / statistics | UK Fundraising

Face-to-face requests 34 times more effective than email, research finds
By Melanie May on 12 May 2017
Research conducted in the US into the power of persuasiveness in written communication versus face-to-face methods has found that face-to-face...
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Don’t ask, don’t get: research finds 8 out of 10 people donate after being asked
By Howard Lake on 12 May 2017
People are far more likely to give to charity if they are asked to do so, according to new...
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Record breaking chicken nuggets tweet triggers $100k donation to charity
By Howard Lake on 10 May 2017
The record-breaking success of a US teenager’s tweet asking for a year’s supply of chicken nuggets from a fast...
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Donating prompts 63% to take further positive action, says IoF & YouGov research
By Melanie May on 10 May 2017
Donating has a positive effect on the majority of people with nearly two thirds (63%) of donors taking further positive...
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Trust in charities up 4% since October, nfpSynergy research shows
By Melanie May on 9 May 2017
Trust in charities has risen by nearly four per cent since last October, from 60% to 64%, and charities...
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Money from dormant assets could boost charities, says NCVO
By Melanie May on 9 May 2017
Charities can expect to see little rise in income from donations or government, so local charities should be helped...
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Sunday Times Rich List 2017 analysed
By Howard Lake on 7 May 2017
The Sunday Times Rich List 2017 has been analysed by regional, gender, industry, age and more. Here is our...
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Donations to UK universities rise above £1bn for first time
By Melanie May on 4 May 2017
Philanthropic income to UK universities rose a record-breaking 23%, reaching over £1bn for the first time last year. The...
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Record £3.2 billion donated by Sunday Times Giving List members
By Howard Lake on 2 May 2017
The amount donated by the wealthiest philanthropists in the UK has increased by 20% in 12 months, resulting in...
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Irish fundraising totals €725m, survey finds
By Howard Lake on 30 April 2017
Nonprofits in the Republic of Ireland derive 7% or €725 million of their income from fundraising and donations, according...
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Tesco’s partnership with Cancer Research UK hits £40m mark
By Howard Lake on 26 April 2017
Tesco’s 16 year partnership with Cancer Research UK has now raised £40 million, making it one of the biggest...
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Fundraising events: 10 factors that contribute to outstanding success
By Howard Lake on 26 April 2017
Success in fundraising events requires a focus on the psychological benefits both to participants and organisers, according to research...
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