Big Issue: State of the Sector survey: the results

More than 700 charity professionals responded to our biennial State of the Sector survey.  Their opinions on money, politics and relationships are analysed in two features by Tristan Donovan

State of the Sector survey: who do you want to form the next government?

State of the Sectory survey

An outright Labour victory would be the sector's preferred outcome from the general election

State of the Sector survey: how well does your organisation work with others?

Relationships with trustees fared badly

State of the Sector survey: how has the recession affected your charity?

Charities report falling income, job losses and cuts to services

State of the Sector survey: what impact has state help had?

Charities have lost confidence in the Compact, the results suggest

State of the Sector survey: what policy changes are on your wish list?

More lottery or government funding is top of the list for small charities

State of the Sector survey: funding is the sector's main worry

In part two of our special series, Tristan Donovan examines Third Sector's findings on the internal challenges faced by charities

State of the Sector survey: what are the main challenges for charities?

A sustainable funding base is the main difficulty, particularly for small charities

State of the Sector survey: what's essential for success?

Quality of services, leadership and strength of values are regarded as vital

State of the Sector survey: which skills and talents do charities lack?

Fundraisers, trustees and strategic planners are in short supply

State of the Sector survey: what will matter in the future?

Income remains charities' principal worry

 

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