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Charity fundraising in 2026: lessons from the latest sector reports

No single report can tell you the whole story and status of charity fundraising. But when you step back and look across the latest sector research, clear patterns begin to emerge. Recent findings highlight not only how charities have performed but…


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Soft opt-in for charities: the guidance is now complete

The guidance picture is now complete. Here’s what charities should do next. When the ICO published its final guidance on the charitable purposes soft opt-in in April (2026), I wrote about what it meant in practice: fix your data capture, treat…


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The Donor Demographic Shift: Who’s Giving, Why It’s Changing, and What Charities Need to Do Now

The donor landscape is shifting. The reliable “regular givers” who powered decades of fundraising success are aging, while a new, more diverse generation of supporters is emerging with different expectations, motivations, and communication habits.…


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How Charities can grow Legacy Giving

Legacy giving has long been one of the most powerful drivers of charity income in the UK. Gifts in Wills contribute over £4bn annually, and demand is only set to grow as more people look for meaningful ways to leave a lasting impact. Yet despite…