1 in 4 committed to participating in a charity event in the next 12 months

One in four (23%) people are committed to participating in a charity event in the next 12 months. This is being fuelled by 18-34 year olds, with 14% already signed up and 19% planning to, according to the annual Mass Events research report from Enthuse, the digital donations, fundraising and event registration platform. This research launches after London Marathon Events announced a 10 year partnership with Enthuse, giving long-term stability to the future of mass participation events.  Rising to the challenge Raising money for charity is a key motivator for those who take…

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Run 4 Wales announces Enthuse as official online fundraising partner

Run 4 Wales has named digital donations, fundraising and event registration platform, Enthuse as its official online fundraising partner. The partnership takes effect next year, with Enthuse supporting all Run 4 Wales events from 2025, including the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon – Wales’ largest mass participation and multi-charity fundraising event.  The announcement sees Enthuse further grow the list of mass participation events that it supports with fundraising technology. This includes the full portfolio of London Marathon Events and Great Run events, including the TCS London Marathon, AJ Bell Great North Run, Brighton Marathon…

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UK public trusts charities twice as much as other institutions

Three quarters (73%) of the public has moderate or high trust in good causes (scoring them 6 out of 10 or higher), making charitable organisations the most trusted UK institution, according to the latest research from Enthuse, the digital donations, fundraising and event reg platform.  The Donor Pulse research series provides insight into people’s giving habits, trust levels in charities, and how the gradually improving economic background is impacting the third sector.  A matter of trust Charities are twice as trusted as the next most trusted institution; faith groups and religious institutions, which…

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Springing into fundraising events with a sense of fun

It’s spring, the days are getting lighter, potential fundraisers are looking for events that capture their sense of fun and the latest Donor Pulse research is here. This is the fifteenth edition of Enthuse’s quarterly Donor Pulse research and this one takes a look at people’s changing giving habits and how they’re feeling about fundraising events. And as we’re in a general election year, there’s also a look into how people feel about political parties and their likelihood to help those in need.  Let’s take a look at the latest…

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Over half of charities maintained or increased fundraising income in 2023

More than half (55%) of charities maintained or increased their fundraising income in 2023 despite the challenging economic backdrop, according to new research from Enthuse, the donations, fundraising and event registration platform.  The Charity Pulse report surveyed leaders at over 200 UK charities to find out how their organisations fared in 2023, reasons for optimism and potential challenges in 2024, as well as insight into how good causes are embracing technology.  A brighter picture The cost of living crisis has cast a long shadow over the public’s disposable income but the overall picture…

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