The first report of Third Sector Trends 2025 shows partnership working among third sector organisations and relationships with local government are weakening. Third Sector Trends, the groundbreaking study of the sector facilitated and co-funded by Community Foundation North East, surveys the sector every three years to explore patterns and changes. The research, carried out by Professor Tony Chapman from St Chads College, Durham, engaged over 8,600 organisations across England and Wales, from large charities to small local community groups. The Relationships, Influencing and Collaborative Working report shows most organisations (72%)…
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