🚨 New report out now: (to what extent) is the UK NGO sector under pressure? We are excited to share the first findings of the Resilient Civil Society project! 

Based on a survey of 250 UK NGO professionals who have faced external challenges over the past two years, our report offers a timely “health check” on the UK civil society sector. What are the key takeaways?

💡 Over 60% of surveyed UK NGOs and charities report being affected by recent crises – from COVID-19 and rising energy prices to climate change and the threat of recession

💡 While 83% of organisations say the strategies they adopted to tackle these challenges were successful, a majority remain concerned about their long-term sustainability

💡 Measures typically regarded as contributing to organisational resilience may also present challenges. Fundraising, for instance, often provides only temporary relief, while digitalisation – if not managed effectively – can become a vulnerability rather than a strength

This report is part of our broader effort to understand how civil society organisations across Europe adapt and stay resilient during times of political turbulence and overlapping crises. 

Download the FULL REPORT (.pdf)

In the context of the Open Government Partnership Global Summit 2025, our research team together with The Good Lobby hosted an event “Resilient Voices, Strong Organisations: Redefining the Future of European Civil Society” where the report was launched and presented to key stakeholder of the global civil society.