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Charity Forecast: a quarterly survey of sector leaders

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Second Charity Forecast Survey Report launched

Wednesday 11 June 2008 - The second charity forecast survey is now available.

The results show that Chief Executives and other Charity Leaders have falling confidence in the outlook for their organisations, and that confidence in the economy of the UK as a whole and the Voluntary Sector in particular has also fallen heavily.

All respondents have receive their free copy of the final report when it is launched. Two respondents have also won a £50 voucher for NCVO services or publications, and will be notified shortly.

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Subscribe to four editions (special offer)
The second report is available free to NCVO members. You can find your report by visiting the Your Resources page in the Member's area.
Read the press release

The report is kindly supported by Chantrey Vellacott DFK.

All participants were entered into a prize draw to win one of two £50 NCVO vouchers (see rules below). The two winning participants were:

Cecilia Taylor-Camara, Catholic Association for Racial Justice
Brian Archbold, The Ear Foundation

If you would like to take part in the next survey, which will be open from 5 August 2008, please email charityforecastsurvey@ncvo-vol.org.uk.

First Charity Forecast Survey Report available

Wednesday 5 March 2008

For more information on the Charity Forecast: a quarterly survey of sector leaders please email charityforecastsurvey@ncvo-vol.org.uk.

NCVO’s Charity Forecast: a quarterly survey of sector leaders

What is a Confidence/Trends Survey?

A confidence/trends survey questions sector leaders on current trends and future expectations. Survey results are used to make predictions about changes within the sector ranging from economic issues to changes in staffing or volunteering levels.

NCVO’s Charity Forecast Survey canvasses sector leaders quarterly to determine how optimistic they feel about the sector and what development plans they have for the coming quarter.

Confidence Index

Over time we will build up an index of the level of confidence within the charity sector and track fluctuations in confidence against external indicators such as policy changes and Gross Domestic Product.

Charity Forecast Report

In addition to the confidence index, the Charity Forecast uses questions from the survey on development plans to provide sector leaders with up-to-date information on what their colleagues are planning in terms of expenditure, staffing and service development.

The survey data also shows trends in collaboration and competition and how charity leaders feel about their funding situations and the economy.

See our confidence index
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Prize Draw

All Chief Executives, Trustees or Directors who complete the survey on or before the closing date (20th May 2008) will be entered into a draw to win one of two £50 NCVO vouchers for their organisation.

The voucher can be redeemed against an NCVO event booking, conference suite hire, publication or fee for membership.
The voucher must be presented or unique number quoted at the time of booking. Vouchers can not be redeemed retrospectively.
The voucher needs to be redeemed before the expiry date highlighted on the voucher (6 months from date of issue)
The voucher cannot be exchanged for cash and it can only be used once. It may be exchanged for goods of a higher price than the face value, on payment of the difference. If used for a product of a lower value no refund will be given.
The two winning respondents will be notified by email within one week of the closing date of the survey (20th May 2008), and the vouchers posted to them.
The name of the two winning organisations will be posted on this website when they have been notified.