96%

of the UK’s 166,000 charities are small

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Source: NCVO

£9.5 billion

the economic footprint of the small charity sector

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Source: NCVO

Four

volunteers for every member of staff in small charities

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Source: Locality

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Government income is the 2nd largest source of income for small charities. Central government is the largest source of income for small charities, followed by local government.

Government income is the 2nd largest source of income for small charities. Central government is the largest source of income for small charities, followed by local government.

Government income is the 2nd largest source of income for small charities. Central government is the largest source of income for small charities, followed by local government.

Government income is the 2nd largest source of income for small charities. Central government is the largest source of income for small charities, followed by local government.

In 2020, 58% of small charities had a service user on their board of Trustees

Small charities were more likely to have a service users on their board of trustees compared to large or major charities.

Source: NCVO

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22% of small charities make a loss on their public sector contracts, and 61% of small charities subsidise public service contracts with income from other sources

22% of small charities make a loss on their public sector contracts, and 61% of small charities subsidise public service contracts with income from other sources

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30% of charities with a pre-covid income of under £100k experienced a loss of more than half of their income in 2020, compared to 2019.

30% of charities with a pre-covid income of under £100k experienced a loss of more than half of their income in 2020, compared to 2019.

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We use the latest data from a wide range of organisations that hold data and evidence on small charities

We use the latest data from a wide range of organisations that hold data and evidence on small charities

We use the latest data from a wide range of organisations that hold data and evidence on small charities

We use the latest data from a wide range of organisations that hold data and evidence on small charities

Take a look at what other organisations have to say

“The Small Charities Coalition helps small organisations with a social purpose to change lives, improve communities and broaden people’s opportunities…

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Insights

In 2017/18, small charities received £1.9bn from the public sector

Government income is the 2nd largest source of income for small charities. This amount represents the lowest amount since 2013/14.

Source: NCVO/CCEW
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79% of small charities have lost funding since the start of the COVID-19 crisis

Funding and income is the most urgent challenge for charities, with only 18% projecting that their annual income will not be affected.
Source: Small Charities Coalition, 2020
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In 2019, 58% of small charities had a service user on their board of Trustees

Small charities were more likely to have a service users on their board of trustees compared to large or major charities.
Source: NPC, 2019
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One in five charities make a loss on public service contracts

Half of small charities break even on public service contracts they deliver, with only 30% making a profit.

Source: Locality, 2016
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