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A representative sample of the UK population was asked to identify which of a variety of groups involved with charities was paid or unpaid.

Results from our 2005 annual survey of how charities are using the internet. The most recent edition is 2008.

This study represents a snapshot of how well charities' Regional-HQ relationships are functioning, according to charity employees. The aim of this study was to develop some hard data on this important issue - the first public study of its kind in the UK that we are aware of.

A 20 page summary of the full report.

Results from our 2006 annual survey of how charities are using the internet. The most recent edition is 2008.

Who gives to charity? An analysis of the most recent Family Expenditure Survey, which asks over 6,000 UK households about how much they give to charity, and how often. This report was updated with new charts and analysis on the 28th June 2007.

Running for the Money started out as research into the possible demand for a second marathon in London. However, as results came in, it became clear that the interest in a second London marathon was in fact part of a wider yearning for more accessible, more strategically-planned charity runs throughout the UK.

This report is the conclusion of several years of work by nfpSynergy researching and understanding donors in a whole variety of guises. We hope that the report will enable charities of all sizes to think about the future and the fundraising strategies they will need to maximise income so as to meet the challenges ahead.

"The power of dreams, the burden of leadership" is a report disseminating the "Britain's Most Admired Charity" survey data.

Case studies from our evaluation of the Code of Good Governance. You can also download the full report - Review and Development of the Code of Good Governance.

The Code of Good Governance had been in existence for a number of years helping to improve the governance practices of organisations in the Voluntary and Community Sector. The Governance Hub asked us to review the impact of the Code, and to look at changes that might be needed to improve take up and usage.

Results from our 2007 annual survey of how charities are using the internet. The most recent edition is 2008.

Charities have been waiting 10 years for the internet to revolutionise their fundraising. It's finally happening, in unexpected ways. Our new report looks at the most effective (and ineffective ways) to fundraise using the internet, using case studies from successful charities and data from our Virtual Promise reports.

Charities have been waiting 10 years for the internet to revolutionise their fundraising. It's finally happening, in unexpected ways. Our new report looks at the most effective (and ineffective ways) to fundraise using the internet, using case studies from successful charities and data from our Virtual Promise reports.

This updated report is a must-read for everyone who is interested in charity branding. It looks at how to create a strong, belief-based brand for voluntary sector organisations.

This report looks at strategic decision making when database marketing to supporters. Download it for a decision making tree, useful tips, and examples of what to do.

Whilst in reality charity marketing strategies are carefully crafted and multidimensional, in the public eye they all too often appear simple and unsubtle. Recent debates about incentives in mailing and media dislike of face-to-face fundraising on the street has only served to heighten the negative image of charity marketing.

In late 2006, the Samaritans commissioned nfpSynergy to design and conduct a research study into the state of stress today in the UK. One of the key findings was the extent to which people’s work contributed to their stress levels and impacted on their lives.

This is an external report from Clinks, a registered charity.