Take The Third Sector Trends Survey
8th July 2025
London Calling’s site partner, London Plus, has shared the latest opportunity to put London’s voluntary sector on the map with this year’s Third Sector Trends Survey.
What Is The Third Sector Trends Survey?
The Third Sector Trends Survey is a nationwide survey organised by Durham University. This survey is a fundamental part of an ongoing study of voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises, cooperatives, societies and amateur sport clubs (sometimes called the ‘third sector’. ‘voluntary sector, or ‘civil society sector’). It takes place every three years, and was started in 2010. The aim of the survey is to gain insights into how the voluntary and community sector works, achievements made, and future plans.
While the survey is nationwide, it is particularly important that all geographic locations are represented, including London.
Why Take The Survey?
Durham University has been building a picture of how charity organisations and groups work, what they achieve and how they feel about their future. This helps policy makers, funding bodies and CVSs to make good decisions on how to support the voluntary sector.
The survey is open to all third sector organisations – whether your organisation is large or small, thriving, struggling or just going along as normal.
By taking part in the survey, you will help to create a more transparent picture of the third sector in London, covering strengths and challenges, which will ultimately better steer future funding and resources.
The survey itself is available online in English or Welsh, and it only takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete.
You can take the survey here: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/durham/third-sector-trends-in-england-and-wales-2025-4th-draft
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