Research into public trust in charities and trustees' experience of their role
Annual Charity Commission research on public trust in charities and what trustees think about their duties and public expectations.
Applies to England and Wales
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Public trust headlines
Following a post-pandemic rise last year, overall trust in public institutions has fallen.
In this context, public trust in charities has held up, relative to other institutions.
Public expectations of charities remain consistent; it remains vital for charities to respond to these expectations.
Trustee research headlines
Charities are continuing to respond and adjust to the post-pandemic context.
Trustees’ understanding of their role and responsibilities has not changed since 2020.
Most trustees are aware of key responsibilities, but there are some gaps around decision making and financial oversight
Most trustees continue to recognise the importance of taking public expectations into account and feel a collective responsibility to uphold the sector’s reputation.
Trustees who engage with the Commission and use its guidance
About the reports
This research was conducted on behalf of the Charity Commission by our research partner, Yonder.
The research was conducted in Spring 2022.