Charitable giving

NICVA's Charitable Giving Survey researches how much money people in Northern Ireland donate. It looks at what charities individuals donate to, how they donated and why. For more information on research undertaken by NICVA, visit our Research page.

Giving to charities drops amid Covid pandemic

25 Mar 2021Shauna O'Neill Research, COVID19 UpdatesState of the Sector, Charitable giving

People in Northern Ireland gave significantly less to charity during the last 12 months compared to the same period in 2019.  That’s according to new research from NICVA into charitable giving in Northern Ireland.

As charitable giving in Northern Ireland falls, charities are going digital to fund their vital work

24 May 2019Research, Policy & Public Affairs, Value to SocietyCharitable giving, State of the Sector

NICVA’s latest survey of Charitable Giving in Northern Ireland shows that donations have fallen since 2017 but that digital giving through electronic means appears to be becoming ever more popular.

More People Giving to Charity Compared to One Year Ago

26 Jan 2017Rachel Shannon RISPResearch, Individual Giving, State of the Sector, Charitable giving

People in Northern Ireland are more likely to give money to charity compared to one year ago, according to NICVA's latest Individual Giving survey.

Individual Giving in Northern Ireland 2015

11 Feb 2016Rachel Shannon ResearchSector Issues, Charitable giving, State of the Sector

NICVA's latest research into charitable giving in Northern Ireland examined who donated to charity, how much they gave and the causes they supported. This year's Survey also examined participation in social media fundraising campaigns. 

State of the Sector Survey Goes Live

14 Oct 2015Rachel Shannon ResearchState of the Sector, Charitable giving, Employment, Funding, Fundraising, Sector Issues

NICVA has launched its 7th State of the Sector survey. The survey has been circulated to nearly 4,500 voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations and we need to hear from you. 

Individual Giving in Northern Ireland 2014

4 Sep 2014Andrea Thornbury Research, FundraisingCharitable giving, Fundraising

NICVA’s latest research into charitable giving in Northern Ireland examines change in the percentage of individuals that donate, donation by age, the causes donated to, fundraising techniques, methods of donation and legacy giving.

Charitable Giving in Northern Ireland 2013

20 Nov 2013Andrea Thornbury ResearchFundraising, Charitable giving

NICVA’s latest research into charitable giving in Northern Ireland examines who donates to charity, how much they donate and where they donate from.

Top Ten Findings State of the Sector 6

4 Apr 2012Rachel Shannon ResearchState of the Sector, Charitable giving, Employment, Funding, Fundraising, Sector Issues, Volunteering

State of the Sector VI provides high level statistics on the various types of resources available to the sector and the relationship between voluntary and community organisations, government, funders and the general public.

Northern Ireland Giving Survey 2010

1 Oct 2010Andrea Thornbury ResearchFundraising, Charitable giving

NICVA’s latest research into charitable giving in Northern Ireland suggests that the number of individuals giving to charity, and the amounts donors are giving, have remained steady despite the recession.

Charitable Giving in Northern Ireland 2008

10 Nov 2008Andrea Thornbury ResearchFundraising, Charitable giving

This research into charitable giving in Northern Ireland reveals a changing picture and poses a number of challenges for fundraisers at a time when prevailing economic conditions are worsening.