How has the proportion of earned income changed over time for small charities?

Since 2013/14, small charities have experienced a shift in where they get income from, with the overall trend towards receiving the largest share of their income from voluntary sources (43%).
The share of small charities’ income through investments has also increased from 2013/14 (12%) to 2019/20 (16%).

We define a small charity as a voluntary or community organisation with an annual income of less than £1m.

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

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