Our latest UK VCSE 2025/26 Pulse Insights Paper, based on responses from Idox GrantFinder customers in our 2025/26 Pulse Survey, provides a clear snapshot of the sector’s current challenges and opportunities.

Here’s what it uncovered:

• High Impact: 82% of organisations report strong impact, with impactful programmes as their biggest success.
• Skills Gap: Demand for guidance on grant writing, fundraising strategies, impact reporting, and AI skills.
• Collaboration Matters: 97% welcome peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and sector partnerships.
• Funding Pressures: 74% say grant funding is essential amid rising costs and income concerns.
• Volunteering Trends: 57% rely on volunteers, with a focus on engaging youth.

Benchmark Your Organisation Against 2025 VCSE Insights, gain a picture of shared challenges, and identify opportunities.