A new report published by the Charities Regulator gives a snapshot of the charity sector in Ireland today, including its operations and funding, pinpointing ongoing challenges, and offering valuable insights for those working in or engaging with charities.
The report summarises the results of the latest biennial survey of Irish charities commissioned by the Charities Regulator, which was carried out by Ipsos B&A and is now available to read in full on the Charities Regulator’s website.
Key findings
Staffing and finances
- For those survey participants from charities with employees, four in ten say staff numbers have gone up, while almost half say staffing has stayed the same.
- Significantly fewer charities are reporting staff reductions than in previous years.
- Most charities rely on a mix of funding sources, with government and local authority funding as the main source. Fundraising events and other public bodies were also commonly mentioned.
You can watch the recently held webinar on the research or download the report in full from our website.