Good Data Series

The Good Data Series turns the hundreds of thousands of data points held by Charities Services into something useful for small non-profits. This data already exists, but it’s rarely translated into something clear and practical.

Through simple analysis and plain-English explanations, the series helps small organisations and their supporters understand:

  • what “typical” looks like
  • how they compare to others like them
  • what healthy (and risky) financial patterns look like

The goal is to build confidence, context, and better decision-making, because your numbers don’t exist in isolation.

Read more about the Good Data Series, including how many returns we’ve analysed so far, and how we analyse them.

May 11, 2026
Good Data Series - Part 2

Questions guiding this part: For more background on the Good Data Series, read this post first: About the Good Data Series. 📥 Download the full report > Contents: How many paid hours do charities have? And how has this changed over time? Each year, charities report on the: Analysis focused on the second question, hours […]

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April 15, 2026
Good Data Series - Part 1

The Good Data Series turns the hundreds of thousands of data points held by Charities Services into something useful for small non-profits. This data already exists, but it’s rarely translated into something clear and practical. Through simple analysis and plain-English explanations, the series helps small organisations and their supporters understand: The goal is to build […]

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April 14, 2026
About the Good Data Series

The Good Data Series turns the hundreds of thousands of data points held by Charities Services into something useful for small non-profits. This data already exists, but it’s rarely translated into something clear and practical. Through simple analysis and plain-English explanations, the series helps small organisations and their supporters understand: The goal is to build […]

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