Tag: YouGov

GOOD and YouGov release Wave 2 of the “Cost of Giving Monitor”

Stuart Mitchell

As the cost of living crisis tightens its grip on the UK public, wave 2 of the Cost of Giving Monitor finds that 3 in 5 (59%) of Britons feel that their finances are worsening. This is an increase from just over half (53%) in the first wave. The majority are more conscious of their outgoings, with 81% agreeing that they are paying more attention to their outgoings than they did three months ago. However, charitable giving is one of the last things people want to cut back on. The…

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Forty per cent of Brits think the UK’s influence and standing in the world would decrease if the Government fails on its climate commitments to poorer nations – YouGov

Stuart Mitchell

Forty per cent of Brits think the UK’s influence and standing in the world would take a hit if the UK Government failed to meet its commitments to developing countries on climate change, a WaterAid survey published recently reveals.    Half the British population (52%) support giving money to poorer nations to help them cope with the impacts of climate change, the poll conducted by YouGov found, with 42 per cent of people saying they thought developed countries had done more to contribute to the causes of climate change.  The results of the survey are reported just a day before an open letter signed by more than 19,000 people – including actors Amanda Mealing and Thandiwe Newton, author and broadcaster Lemn Sissay and a cross-party group of MPs – will be delivered to Boris Johnson and Liz Truss by…

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The Kite Factory report reveals five key factors contributing to decline in charitable giving

Stuart Mitchell

New research by The Kite Factory and YouGov reveals the five barriers contributing to the decline in giving, including intrusive comms, transparency of progress and ease of donation, as well as lack of proximity to the cause and value exchange. In the UK there are now 12% fewer individuals donating directly to charities than in 2014 (TGI: 2014 Q2 – 2019 Q2) and recruiting new donors has become increasingly expensive for many charity organisations. Independent media agency and charity specialist, The Kite Factory has teamed up with YouGov to produce…

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PRCA and PRWeek launch PR and Communications Census Asia-Pacific

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA and PRWeek are today launching the first PR and Communications Census for the Asia-Pacific region, in conjunction with research partner YouGov. The PR and Communications Census Asia-Pacific survey is open from today. Click here to take part: https://start.yougov.com/refer/vdg4HPLDz21ybk The results, which will be launched this Autumn, will provide the most comprehensive and authoritative analysis of the PR and communications industry across Asia Pacific. The PR and Communications Census 2019 Asia Pacific will reveal authoritative demographics and diversity figures, salaries, the gender pay gap, industry prospects, and the industry’s…

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The Prince’s Trust and LDC join forces to back new generation of young entrepreneurs deterred by lack of funding and support

Stuart Mitchell

Almost two thirds (65 per cent) of young people hope to start their own business but say a lack of funding and practical experience is putting them off, according to new research by YouGov commissioned by The Prince’s Trust and LDC. The research, which polled over 2,000 18-30 year olds on their future ambitions, found that a lack of funding (57 per cent), a lack of practical business experience (49 per cent) and ‘fear of failure’ (48 per cent) were the most commonly cited barriers to becoming their own boss.…

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